On Thursday I got my new Hoyt Rintec XL which shoots beyond awesome! On my previous bow I was using an aluminum Ultra-Nok XL which works fine for me. On this new bow I currently shooting off the string with a brass crimped nock and a cushion/eliminator button between the arrow and release. I am using a TruBall Cyclone release and I am shooting pretty good. I'm trying to decide though if I should stick with shooting off the string or put the Ultra-Nok back on? What are your thoughts/opinions/suggestions? My concern with shooting off the string is serving wear, and my concern with putting the Ultra-Nok back on is lengthening my draw which is is 26" and just right I'd say, andm essing up my anchor. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thanks!
I would put a string loop on. The ultra noc's work fine, but are heavy and slow your arrow down. The loop is awesome because it eliminates pinching your nock allowing a smooth release. You are also drawing from directly behind the arrow keeping everything in a nice line.
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I have shot both string loop and off the string ,so here is my take on it .I prefer to shoot a string loop apposed to shooting off the string .I agree it does damage the serving ,but if your in the habit of replacing your string every year,as I do .Shooting off the string isn't too much of a concern unless you shoot alot .I've never tried the loop your speaking of ,but I don't think I'd care for it because it add's weight to your string slowing down your max FPS ,but if it doesn't bother you to lose a few FPS then maybe it'll be fine . You can also learn to reserve your string which can also be a plus if your shooting off the string .
But either way you need to decide which way you feel most comfortable shooting ,off the string or the loop .
I would not recommend using the ultra nock forfour reasons:
It is bulky andheavy.
Metal on Metal=It will eat up your release jaws.[:@]
I've been told theycancause more string wear and noise.
It can also cause string torque.
I recommend the string loop.
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i have shot both ways, and once i went to a string loop, seems like my shot placement is much better, and as he said about drawing from directly behind the arrow keeping everything in a nice line, also save on your string life, but everyone is different, go by what u shot better with
good luck this season
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I've done it both ways. The loop is the way to go. Less string wear, and more accurate. Plus your arrow stays securely on the string with a loop. You can draw, let down, and draw again without worrying about the arrow falling off the string. Try this without a loop and your arrow will definitely fall off the string, especially with a short ata bow. That's due to string pinch. I just feel better having my arrow on there nice and secure when a buck comes by instead of barely hangin on.
The metal loop is a POS IMO. On my Hoyt it would hit the tec riser and scratch it all up. It chipped the paint right off my bow.
I have shotwith a string loop, a metalloop andoff the string. The string loop is by far the best way to go IMHO.
No serving wear like you get when shooting off the string. THe loop weighs less then either the brass nock or metal loop, no release wear like you can get with the metal loop, no screws to work loose, Very easy to adjust up and down the string for fine tuning, very easy to replace when getting worn, easy to see when it needs replacing, release pulls from directly behind the string utilizing all of the bows stored energy unlike when you hook directly to the string (the bows string under the arrow instantly has slack and snatches the arrow downward as the cam rotates foward when you hook up to the string), and a bunch of other benefits.
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I personally shoot off the string directly. I shoot a hand held release that has a 360 degree rotating head. I take 60lb powerpro fishing line, or strands from an old bowstring and TIGHTLY wrap over the serving, and it last just as long as it did with a loop.
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Using a loop vs. shooting off the string
