I was wondering who files there nocks to get a smoother release of the arrow?I file mine on my target arrows but not my hunting arrows because I dont want them to accidently fall off when shooting at a steep angle.I was at a proshop yesterday and we were talking about this and only 2 guys out of sevensaid they fitted there nocks.If you do fit your nocks do you use the string thump test to check fit?

I've never done anything of the sort. I'd rather choose the proper serving material thickness on the string and a high quality nock component than compromise the nock by removing material.

I'm with Matt on this one. I've never filed my nocks. I have changed out nocks in the past if the stock ones were too tight/loose, but never filed them down. I'd be too afraid of inconsistency.

I think the nock fit is a little more forgiving on a compound. But on traditional they have to be just right. And yes, I serve, file, and compress whenever it is needed. I also use a pressure type nock like a mercury and not a snap on nock. And yes, mine will fall off easily with just a tap on the string. I've dropped more then one out of a treestand. [:@]

I don't file, but I get boiling water and put my nock (with arrow) in it to get soft and fit on my serving just so nock holds the arrow wieght on the string and I can bounce off.

I didn't even know there was such a thing a a nock that didn't fit.[&:][&o] So how do you know if the nock fits properly?

Thats a real good idea big country.Like I said earlier I filed my target nocks and I have never had one fail and I shoot 70#.As for consistancy I really havent noticed any difference.I only take a few swipes at each side.I have noticed a significantly better arrow release and quieter release doing this.

I would never even consider doing this. Simply get things to fit properly from the start.

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Thanks for the input guys.When I buy my strings I have never specified serving diameter to fit my nocks.I also have always just used the nocks that came with the arrows.