Did I lose?

jcrayford2001 · 02-04-2003, 09:06 AM

Changed from a single nock point with floss to secure it, to a string loop. I'm trying to get better/cleaner arrow flight from the release. Just from experience of all here, did I lose speed by doing this? I know that before, I clicked straight onto the string below the arrow with my release, and now that I'm hooking up straight behind the arrow, I had to do some minor sight adjustments. But with those sight adjustments, I'm wondering if I lost speed.

I used to shoot at 255 fps and I don't have easy access to a chrony, so just wondering...

Thanks,

Jim.

Bees · 02-04-2003, 09:13 AM

I have never actually weighed a string loop but I don't believe that they are heavy enough for you to worry about any loss in speed.

ChiefHeadhunter · 02-04-2003, 09:48 AM

Probably not enough to worry about. Any minor loss is out weighed by the positives, IMO.

You have actually changed where the back end of the arrow is in relationship to your eye by a small amount so that will probably account for some change to your sight settings. You didn't have to change the pin gap did you? I am thinking it would only be a tiny amount if so.

-Chief

jcrayford2001 · 02-04-2003, 01:57 PM

Chief, it never even occured to me that I didn't have to change the relationship of the pins to themselves (ie: NO, I didn't have to change the pin gap)

All I did to adjust my pins was a vertical gang movement of my whole sight block...

So in retrospect, all that changed was indeed the relationship between the nock and my anchor point....

Thanks very much for the help... <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_blush.gif border=0 align=middle>

Jim.

ChiefHeadhunter · 02-04-2003, 03:11 PM

You sir, are very welcome. I love it when I can give something back in the manner in which so many have given to me.

I hope you like using a string loop, I really do.

Later-

-Chief

Jerry/NJ · 02-04-2003, 05:11 PM

Jim, I hope I read your question right (tired here). I would say that if you didnt change the draw length on your bow when you added the string loop you wont lose any FPS but your anchor point is off now hence your draw too long. I shorten my draw by a half an inch using the loop so in that case, yes you will lose a few fps. But this could pay off in better accuracy, better groups, etc. I have weighed my loop and a brass nock and there is like 1 - 2 grain difference if memory serves me right. I really dont think my shooting improves either, the loop just plain saves my serving!
I would say if your shooting has improved, that is more important than losing a few fps IMO. Good shootin

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