How to Install a Kisser Button on a Bow

The kisser button is an optional tool added to the bowstring. The button is a small, round piece of plastic that touches your lips when the bow is in full draw. The position of the button is used to create a consistent anchor point in the draw position. Shifting the anchor point causes accuracy issues but the kisser ensures you draw to the same position on each shot. Installing the button requires a pair of pliers and crimps. The crimps are typically included with the button.

Things You'll Need

  • Tape measure
  • Pliers
  • 2 Bowstring crimps
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pull the bow string into your normal draw position. Pay attention to the anchor point and have a friend measure the distance from the nock to the corner of your mouth.

    • 2

      Mark the measured position on the bowstring with a temporary marker. Place the kisser button on the bowstring by pushing the string against the small opening on the string. The button will hold itself on the string. Draw the bow to test the position and make small adjustments until it sits on the corner of your mouth.

    • 3

      Hold a crimp on the bottom stem of the kisser button. Use a pair of pliers to secure the crimp on the button and to secure the button to the string. Hold a second crimp on the top stem of the kisser button. Use the pliers to secure the crimp and hold the button in position.

    • 4

      Draw the bow to your anchor point and note the exact position of the button. Return the button to the same location on every shot.