Release Mechanism

I use a simple post lift release mechanism in my crossbows.  It's not as smooth as a rolling nut, but it is much faster, easier to cock, and plenty accurate for the task required.

Lever A is pulled upward by the shooter, raising the spring-loaded bolt B through the hole C, pushing the string D out of notch E so that the prod F can pull the string forward, slinging bolt G down the bolt channel H and off on its merry way.

Last updated: January 06, 2003.