I' ve had one for about 10 years and you do need to oil them once in a great while. I use a light sewing machine oil and have never had a problem with it. They are great hunting releases and have 4 of them now for mine and my wife' s use
I oiled my last release and ruined it,go figure.Nice release too.After I oiled it I would have surprize releases.They are wicked hard on the jaw!Ron
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