Have a question about nocks?
07-05-2007, 02:33 PM
#1
Typical Buck
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Charleston, SC.
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Have a question about nocks?
The nocks seem to fit very loose on my string. The little catch at the very end of the nock is all that holds the arrow on the string. Hope this make sense? Do the made different sizes of nocks meaning the inside where the string goes?
07-05-2007, 03:10 PM
#2
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Eureka, MO
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RE: Have a question about nocks?
If your arrow doesn't fall off the string if you hang it perpendicular to the ground and a light tap will unhook it from the string, your nock fits fine. You don't want them too tight. Also if they are too loose and fall off on their own, you can reserve with a larger diameter serving.
07-05-2007, 03:17 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kodiak, AK
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RE: Have a question about nocks?
You want it a bit tighter than that. Some nocks, like the Easton "G" nock come in different throat sizes but their "x" nock doesn't. If you can't get a smaller throat size then you'll need to reserve with larger diameter serving thread.
07-05-2007, 03:55 PM
#6
Giant Nontypical
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RE: Have a question about nocks?
I had loose nocks on my XX75s that I use with my recurve. I boiled a pot of water, dipped the nock in for a few seconds, placed it on the string and pinched it a bit, (use pliers, HOT). Don't make them too tight or you will have to start over. This way is easier than reserving to me.
07-05-2007, 03:58 PM
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RE: Have a question about nocks?
ORIGINAL: txjourneyman
I had loose nocks on my XX75s that I use with my recurve. I boiled a pot of water, dipped the nock in for a few seconds, placed it on the string and pinched it a bit, (use pliers, HOT). Don't make them too tight or you will have to start over. This way is easier than reserving to me.
I had loose nocks on my XX75s that I use with my recurve. I boiled a pot of water, dipped the nock in for a few seconds, placed it on the string and pinched it a bit, (use pliers, HOT). Don't make them too tight or you will have to start over. This way is easier than reserving to me.
07-05-2007, 04:01 PM
#8
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RE: Have a question about nocks?
ORIGINAL: KodiakArcher
Fine for traditional shooting but not the greatest for accuracy. It's too easy to pinch one ear more than the other.
ORIGINAL: txjourneyman
I had loose nocks on my XX75s that I use with my recurve. I boiled a pot of water, dipped the nock in for a few seconds, placed it on the string and pinched it a bit, (use pliers, HOT). Don't make them too tight or you will have to start over. This way is easier than reserving to me.
I had loose nocks on my XX75s that I use with my recurve. I boiled a pot of water, dipped the nock in for a few seconds, placed it on the string and pinched it a bit, (use pliers, HOT). Don't make them too tight or you will have to start over. This way is easier than reserving to me.
07-05-2007, 04:04 PM
#10
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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RE: Have a question about nocks?
ORIGINAL: KodiakArcher
Fine for traditional shooting but not the greatest for accuracy. It's too easy to pinch one ear more than the other.
ORIGINAL: txjourneyman
I had loose nocks on my XX75s that I use with my recurve. I boiled a pot of water, dipped the nock in for a few seconds, placed it on the string and pinched it a bit, (use pliers, HOT). Don't make them too tight or you will have to start over. This way is easier than reserving to me.
I had loose nocks on my XX75s that I use with my recurve. I boiled a pot of water, dipped the nock in for a few seconds, placed it on the string and pinched it a bit, (use pliers, HOT). Don't make them too tight or you will have to start over. This way is easier than reserving to me.
