Mateo1994

Hi,

I'm new here. I bought a used bow the other day, and took it to my local pro-shop to get it adjusted (draw length). Now, when I nock an arrow, the arrow sits at an angle, with the point higher than the nock. I would have thought the arrow should be level. This is at ready position (not drawn). I would think that would make the arrow point want to raise when it is shot. I haven't shot it, is it safe?

At a resting state the arrow point is about 1/2" higher than the nock. Should I raise the nock 1/2"?

Trapper_Hunter

I would take it back and have them fix it again!!!!!!!!


Trap

zak123

I would have them fix it. The arrow should be pointed down if anything. (This is because some people use a drop-away rest)

Mateo1994

Whisker Biscuit rest.

Jeepnut

It should be set pretty close to 90 degrees to the string with the Biscuit.

Arthur P

Your nock point should never be below square on a bow that's set up correctly. Might be your tiller needs adjustment. Check the measurement from the base of the limbs to the string at each end of the bow's riser. If it checks the same, then you need to move your nock point. If the measurements are different, especially if the top limb measures closer to the string than the bottom, you need to adjust the limb bolts till they check the same. Then reset your nock point.

To start out, I usually set my nock point so that the nock end of the arrow is about 1/16" - 1/8" higher than the point, depending on whether I'm shooting release or fingers, making sure the arrow shaft is centered on the rest mounting hole in the riser. That's your starting point for getting the bow tuned. I make adjustments from there, to the bow's tiller to get the best feel and performance, and to the nock point to get my best arrow flight.

Bigpapascout

there is a new bow out that has the cam to the top which has a low nocking point
otherwise the nockinh point will be level to the string and shelf or nock high depending on whether it is a single or dual cam.