![]() Sometimes you may have to repeat this step a few times. This allows the exposed screws to drive the two halves of the casings apart. (As a rule of thumb, I know my wife doesn’t really appreciate doing this step on the kitchen table!). Believe me, it is really frustrating to have a spring shoot across the room and have to find it! Now that the release is in the bag you need to hold the release flat with the exposed screws facing down and slam it down onto a very hard surface. I would recommend working on your release in this bag during the entire duration of your maintenance. The first reason is that it contains all your parts once the release is opened. There are two reasons for the plastic bag. Once you have all screws in this position, it’s wise to place them in a plastic zip-lock baggy. This will leave about 90% of the screw out of the casing. The trick here is to give the screws only ¼ turn at the most. Now that you have the screws all the way out, you have to put them back in. There should be any thing from three to four screws. All these screws should be on the same side of the release. Then, take your release and loosen the screws that are holding your casing together. First take off the trigger post or adjust the trigger knob. ![]() Opening the release or separating the casing is really easy. Now that you understand the internal parts of your release, let’s talk about how to open it up to see these parts first hand. By pushing in the cocking lever you activate the sear which allows you to close the hook onto the bow It also loads the trigger, making it active to fire. The four other components all work together to make the release function. First, they hold the release casings in alignment.They also allow for the trigger, cocking lever, sear and hook to pivot on them. The releases that are purchased off the shelf are most likely to have 43# springs. The sear spring have two weights: light and heavy. The most common weight springs are 30#, 43#, 95# and 125#. They allow for different tensions or pressures, causing the release to fire. That’s it! The function of the springs is pretty obvious. The internal components of your release comprise of pins ( 1), springs ( 2), screws ( 3), trigger ( 4), cocking lever ( 5), sear ( 6) and the hook ( 7). Before getting into cleaning and adjustments, let’s first take a look at the guts of your release aid and get familiar with the parts and name of parts for your Carter trigger releases. You can do this yourself with some guidance, and it will help you in your mental game knowing that your equipment is perfect for your event. The reality is that they are NOT that hard to maintain and adjust. If I wanted to try a new spring tension, or need to clean my release aid, I used to send it back to Carter to do this for me. I know that at one time I thought that the release aid was such a complex mechanism that to open it up seemed taboo. The success of Carter’s releases over the last decade proves that. In my opinion Jerry Carter is the best release aid designer and manufacturer in the world. I have used and supported Carter Enterprises for the majority of my competitive career. My goal here is to show you how to properly set and maintain the 'guts' of your release aid. We have all also heard the saying 'no guts, no glory.' I want you to keep this saying in mind and remember it. Whether you are willing to admit it or not, how your release functions dictates the execution of the rest of your shot sequence. ![]() The mechanical release is arguably the most important accessory of all for compound shooters if not the release itself, then the process of what happens in the back half of your body at full draw until shot execution. You know, in an archery tournament that is a pretty accurate saying as your equipment is very important to your archery success. There is a song that I once learned at Sunday School: He has the whole world in his hands. If your warranty is past term and you are interested in self maintainence then this is the recommended method. For any release needing maintainence that is still under warranty, it's best to send back direclty to Carter. Opening any Carter Release will void the original warranty and release Carter from any liability due to personal tamperment. ![]()
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