RE: Drop zone question
I agree. The pinch factor leads to some crazy flight.
I serve a nock then nock my arrow above it. I've got a knotless loop and attach it below the served nock and above the arrow (obviously). The tendancy for me is to lift up slightly on the loop so nocking the arrow above the served nock gives me all the relief I need.
This combined with a release desinged for loops will give you the purest releases possible and is probably one of the most important attributes leading to tight and consistent groups. You simply have to try it.
Boldt