Lighted nocks??
03-19-2005, 03:43 AM
#12
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RE: Lighted nocks??
ORIGINAL: BGfisher
I know for a fact that best shots I've ever made I never saw the arrow go. And I didn't need to. Where did the arrow go? Exactly where my pin was aiming at the point of release. To that end I prefer black nocks and black fletching.
At $10 each that makes each hunting shot worth about $30+. Kind of overkill on the wallet don't you think?
I know for a fact that best shots I've ever made I never saw the arrow go. And I didn't need to. Where did the arrow go? Exactly where my pin was aiming at the point of release. To that end I prefer black nocks and black fletching.
At $10 each that makes each hunting shot worth about $30+. Kind of overkill on the wallet don't you think?
What's that quote about old dogs?
It does get out of hand and wallet!They are entertaining. Kind of like shooting a flaming arrow. Make a nice archers 4th of July display for any grandkids.
The wieght is another draw back.
03-19-2005, 12:01 PM
#14
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RE: Lighted nocks??
ORIGINAL: BowHuntingFool
What weight? I see no difference. jmo
The wieght is another draw back.
I have some tracer lighted nocks and they are quit a bit heavier than a normal nock. I have not tried them on my new setup but on the old it showed up in my shots. I suppose if all your arrows were equipped with the lighted nocks and your bow was tuned accordingly then all would be fine. But shooting to different shafts was not possible with my old setup. They are cool I just couldn't get it to hit the same spot as a regular nock. I have been thinking of giving them another try with the new set up. It maybe possible to create 2 shafts with the same weight and foc using a combination of feathers, vanes and nocks.
03-19-2005, 09:11 PM
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RE: Lighted nocks??
Sorry I guess I should of explained myself!
I use the new Burt Coyote Lumenoks! I believe the lumenoks are 22 grains and the nocks I switched from are 13 grains. I save all my old lumenoks that are dead and put those on my practice arrows. When I switched 2 seasons ago I replaced my old nocks with the lumenoks and my arrows fly true, paper tuned and all. I guess thats what I meant about "seeing no difference" I do put alot of time fletching & tuning each arrow with each broadhead. I shoot cx 300's with 100 grain muzzy's! I'm never going back to regular nocks! JMO
I use the new Burt Coyote Lumenoks! I believe the lumenoks are 22 grains and the nocks I switched from are 13 grains. I save all my old lumenoks that are dead and put those on my practice arrows. When I switched 2 seasons ago I replaced my old nocks with the lumenoks and my arrows fly true, paper tuned and all. I guess thats what I meant about "seeing no difference" I do put alot of time fletching & tuning each arrow with each broadhead. I shoot cx 300's with 100 grain muzzy's! I'm never going back to regular nocks! JMO
03-21-2005, 04:21 PM
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RE: Lighted nocks??
Mike from texas can you email me how to make the nocks cause im a cheapo.
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03-24-2005, 09:52 PM
#18
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RE: Lighted nocks??
Home made lighted nocks
Only thing I did different is use the regular Easton Super nock and drilled a small hole in the back of the nock. Works like a champ. You also do not have to use black nocks if you ant them to be brighter but since you have to turn them on manually and leave them on while in the stand you may want to use black.
Only thing I did different is use the regular Easton Super nock and drilled a small hole in the back of the nock. Works like a champ. You also do not have to use black nocks if you ant them to be brighter but since you have to turn them on manually and leave them on while in the stand you may want to use black.
03-27-2005, 08:17 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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RE: Lighted nocks??
I went to a local shop and askedabout them and heard 10 bucks a nock and we had a good laugh. Actually check your states game laws. This guy talked to Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks and they are illegal. Something about it is illegal to have a light on your bow, and they consider an arrow on your bow for a time. Might want to check it out. 2point
04-01-2005, 05:48 PM
#20
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: tillson new york USA
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RE: Lighted nocks??
I just got back from texas hog hunting and i used lighted nocks.... I shoot gold tip arrows and what i did cause I'm cheap is take the new gt nocks in flo. green or orange without havin to to drill them, inseted with a dab of superglue bobber lights in them. Yes they really put off some light but the hogs didn't notice them at all, till they were through them... total cost lights $2.00/ ea or $24/ dozen + tax nocks were $8/ dozen = tax or $32 / dozen oh i forgot $1 = tax for superglue gel $33 total thats 3 retail lights!!!