Releases: Guides, Reviews & Top Picks

Everything we've tested and written about releases — ranked picks, in-depth reviews, head-to-head comparisons and how-to guides.

Best Releases Right Now

Best Overall

★★★★★ 8.8

Comfortable buckle-strap index release with adjustable trigger travel — set it and forget it.

$59Index / buckle

Best Value

★★★★☆ 8.3

Simple split-finger tab for recurve shooters — protects your fingers and smooths your loose.

$12Finger tab

Best Premium

★★★★★ 9.2

A forgiving thumb-button that cures trigger punch and doubles for hunting and 3D.

$189Thumb button

Product	Rating	Key spec	Price	Buy
Scott Archery Sigma Thumb Release	9.2/10	Thumb button	$189	Check Price
TruFire Hardcore Buckle	8.8/10	Index / buckle	$59	Check Price
Damascus Leather Finger Tab	8.3/10	Finger tab	$12	Check Price

Plenty of hunters are migrating from wrist-strap calipers to handheld thumb releases for the cleaner break and the ability to keep the…

Adjustable trigger travel, adjustable length, a quiet fold-back design and a buckle that hits the same spot every time — the Hardcore…

Start on the Hardcore — it builds fundamentals and lives on your wrist. Graduate to the Sigma when you get serious about…

Measure your wingspan fingertip to fingertip, and we'll calculate your draw length using the industry-standard wingspan…

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