In early cast iron crossbow trigger mechanisms, which consequence occurred when exceeding the metal's yield strength?

💡 Explanation

Permanent deformation occurs because exceeding yield strength causes irreversible crystal lattice slip within the metal, resulting in plastic deformation and jamming the sear through a mechanism of plastic yielding. Therefore, the sear loses tolerance, rather than improving accuracy, due to the material change.

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