D-Loop or Brass Knock.

[Whitehorn]

Which is better and why?

I currently have a brass knock and I am curious as to why the D-Loop is better.

Thanks.

[jeremy3303]

The loop is better because it elimnates nock pinch, reduces added weight on the string to increase speed, and there is no serving wear from your release.

[archer 2]

For all the reasons Jeremy stated,not sure about the weight difference between nock and string loop though as I have never weighed them. One other reason is that with a brass nock over time and shooting can tend to cause the string fibers underneath the serving to sever.

[jeremy3303]

ORIGINAL: archer 2

For all the reasons Jeremy stated,not sure about the weight difference between nock and string loop though as I have never weighed them. One other reason is that with a brass nock over time and shooting can tend to cause the string fibers underneath the serving to sever.

The loop weighs slightly less than a single brass nock. Then you add the eliminator button that is needed, it is roughly twice the weight of a rope loop. With my short draw length, I try to find speed whereever I can.

[eagleye]

Does the loop move up or down after shooting to change your knock point? That's what I'm affraid of, I was goign to crimp a brass knock on then put the loop above/below it. [align=right]
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[Roskoe]

There are some folks who do that, but it isn't necessary. The loop, when first tied, can be moved up/down a little with smooth jaw pliers. But after ahundred shots or so, it is very secure.

[jeremy3303]

ORIGINAL: eagleye

Does the loop move up or down after shooting to change your knock point? That's what I'm affraid of, I was goign to crimp a brass knock on then put the loop above/below it. [align=right]
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No, the loop is tied in a way where the more you shoot it, the tighter it gets. I haven't had one slip yet. If your worried about it, you could tie on a nock point using serving thread instead of using the brass. But I have never seen a need to do this, the loop itself has always stayed in place for me.

[burniegoeasily]

weight is irrelavent. I like a loop because it pulls from both top and bottom of the arrow and you get no pinch.