Adjusting nock tightness
#1
Nontypical Buck
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Adjusting nock tightness
I'm using the carbon express nocks on a stock bear super mag string, which bear told me was 16 strands of fast flight and that the center serving thickness would not matter even though I asked for it as well.
The nocks fit very tight on the serving. I have to really snap them on. Turning to bow so the arrow points hanging down from the string, no amount of tapping the string will cause them to fall.
Too tight, right?
What's the best way of adjusting the nocks to fit better? Simply spread them manually, or sand them with something?
How do you know when you have the perfect fit?
I'm concerned with excess noise and loss of energy the tight nocks surely bring to the party. Any input is greatly appreciated
The nocks fit very tight on the serving. I have to really snap them on. Turning to bow so the arrow points hanging down from the string, no amount of tapping the string will cause them to fall.
Too tight, right?
What's the best way of adjusting the nocks to fit better? Simply spread them manually, or sand them with something?
How do you know when you have the perfect fit?
I'm concerned with excess noise and loss of energy the tight nocks surely bring to the party. Any input is greatly appreciated
#2
RE: Adjusting nock tightness
I would use a nail file or piece of sandpaper and shave off enough of the nock so that the arrow will fall off the string with a lite tap while the arrow is pointed straight down.
Other options:
Use a smaller diameter serving.
Cut down on the strands. Maybe cut back one strand from each bundle and reserve.
Other options:
Use a smaller diameter serving.
Cut down on the strands. Maybe cut back one strand from each bundle and reserve.
#3
RE: Adjusting nock tightness
I placed my nocks in very hot water and then when they were somewhat pliable pryed them apart just a bit and dipped them in cold water. It has worked well for me.
#5
RE: Adjusting nock tightness
check my post from a few seconds before yours. its easy and if you get the gap too wide you can just start over and close them up a bit. Use caution, I'm not real bright and scalded the heck out of my fingers the first time!
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RE: Adjusting nock tightness
ORIGINAL: txjourneyman
I placed my nocks in very hot water and then when they were somewhat pliable pryed them apart just a bit and dipped them in cold water. It has worked well for me.
I placed my nocks in very hot water and then when they were somewhat pliable pryed them apart just a bit and dipped them in cold water. It has worked well for me.
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RE: Adjusting nock tightness
Thanks guys, I didn't see the follow up posts.
Only way I have of heating the nocks here at my office is heating up a coffee mug of water in the microwave. That should work
Only way I have of heating the nocks here at my office is heating up a coffee mug of water in the microwave. That should work
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RE: Adjusting nock tightness
ORIGINAL: rybohunter
I've done both the hot water & the sanding thing. If it just a little tight, I'll sand. If I'd have to remove too much, I'll use boiling water.
I've done both the hot water & the sanding thing. If it just a little tight, I'll sand. If I'd have to remove too much, I'll use boiling water.