My friend uses a d-loop and was wondering where the brass nock is supposed to go (inside D-loop, above it...)? What is the most common way to install it?

Thanks,

Dave

Most are shot without a nock at all

Most brass nocks I've seen are above the arrow, inside the string loop. I prefer a tied-in nock set on both sides of my arrow, inside the string loop.

take the brass nock off IMO

It goes in the trash, defeats the purpose of using a string loop. If he still needs the brass nock the string loop is not tied correctly or the set up is wrong. There should be no pressure on the arrow, so you don't need the brass nock.

Paul

Amen! I think this every time I see someone do that...

Thanks for the replies...

How does the string loop stay put without the brass nock?

Does it bind into the serving?

Is it movable? I mean for tuning purposes.

Thanks again.

If tied properly your d-loop will not move up or down without a whole lot of effort on your part. Can it be moved after you tie it in? Yes, but you'll have to work with it quite a bit to loosen your knots.

If tied in correctly the loop should not slide when tension is put on it, like when you are drawing the bow. However you should be able to thread it up and down the serving for adjustments. This is why a loop or tied in nock is a bit better than a clamped on brass one. They are easier to make small adjustments to.

Make sure when you tie one you use opposing knots on the top and bottom.

Another thing that helps with string loops is proper form and drawing properly. You should draw your bow straight back, not up at angle. This could over time move your nocking point, or if not tied in properly the first or second time you draw your bow.

Paul

voz,

Here's how I tie mine... Look at Matt's picture at the top of the page. I was shooting a 3d tourney today with one of Mathews' pro-staffers, and we got to talking about D-loops and he fell in love with the way this technique centers the release exactly behind the arrow... He said his release pulled up on his arrow and could possibly be causing nock pinch, which is one of the purposes of shooting this setup; it's supposed to remove that pinch. He was going home to retie his nocksets.

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2042376&mpage=2&key=loop