A bowstring release is described herein. The bowstring release has, in an embodiment, a grip portion. The grip portion includes a front and sides. The front and sides are contoured or configured to be engaged with a plurality of fingers.

Embodiments include a release aid for an archery bow. In an embodiment, the release aid comprises a fixed end configured to be fixed relative to an archer; a grasping element configured to grasp and release a drawstring; and a trigger element disposed between the fixed end and the grasping element. The trigger element is linked to the grasping element. When the grasping element is retaining the drawstring and the trigger element is activated the grasping element releases the drawing. A distance between the trigger element and the grasping element is at least 3 cm and not more than 25 cm. Other embodiments are also included herein.

A handheld archery release includes a handle having hinged first and second members and a longitudinal axis. The second member, which is connected with the first member via a pivot pin having an axis normal to the handle longitudinal axis, is rotated relative to the first member to operate the release. An adjustable sear assembly is connected with the first member and is operable between hold and fire positions by rotation of the second member to hold and release a bowstring, respectively.

A trigger release system includes a trigger release that is magnetically-actuated. The trigger on the trigger release is coupled to a mechanical release such that a predetermined amount of force on the trigger causes the mechanical release to trip. A first embodiment uses magnetic repulsion between a magnet on a wearable article worn by the shooter and a magnet on the trigger. A second embodiment uses magnetic attraction between a magnet on a wearable article worn by the shooter and a magnet on the trigger. A third embodiment uses magnetic attraction between a magnet on a wearable article and a trigger made of magnetic metal. All three embodiments provide a magnetically-actuated trigger release. Providing a trigger release system with a magnetically-actuated trigger release provides a surprise actuation of the trigger release, thereby improving accuracy of the shooter.

An archery release aid mount includes an attachment mechanism configured to rigidly attach the archery release aid to a bow. A securing device is configured to receive an archery release aid. The securing device includes a securing device that upon the archery release aid mount receiving the archery release aid, holds the archery release aid securely, and that is configured to allow a user to without tools remove the archery release aid from the archery release aid mount when the user wants to use the archery release aid during archery.

A crossbow can include a de-cocking system to allow a bowstring to be transitioned from a drawn mode to an undrawn mode. The de-cocking system can include a sled that engages the bowstring to draw it to a drawn mode and/or lets down the bowstring to the undrawn mode during a de-cocking operation. The sled can include a stop that prevents the sled or bowstring from engaging a safety and/or interfering with transition of the safety from a safety on mode to a safety off mode. The safety can be manually actuated from the safety on mode to the safety off mode. With the safety in the off mode, upon actuation of a trigger assembly, the sled assists transition of the bowstring to the undrawn mode. The stop can be reconfigured to a neutral mode so the sled can be used to draw the bowstring. A related method is provided.

An adjustable finger support for an archery release includes a handle having a longitudinal axis, top and bottom portions and interior and exterior side surfaces. A pair of finger beds are configured for pivotal connection with the handle. A drive assembly connects the finger beds with the handle and displaces the finger beds relative to the handle to a desired width. The drive assembly includes a pair of brackets pivotally connected with the handle. The angle of the finger beds is further adjustable relative to the brackets, so that the finger beds are adjustable in both width and to provide variable finger support and an optimal fit for the archer to better positions a head portion of the archery release toward a target.

An adjustable finger support for an archery release includes a handle portion having a longitudinal axis, top and bottom portions and interior and exterior side surfaces. A finger bed is pivotally connected with the handle portion for movement about a pivot axis at the top of the finger bed parallel to the longitudinal axis. Preferably, the finger bed is arranged in a recess in the handle portion exterior side surface for pivotal movement therein relative to the handle portion. The bottom portion of the finger bed is spaced from the handle portion at an angle desired by the archer and locked into place. Angular adjustment provides an optimal fit for the archer and better positions a head portion of the archery release toward a target.