Nock Placement
12-02-2008, 05:39 PM
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Spike
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Nock Placement
Just got the new Martin at the house and I am not sure where I should set the nock. Im hearing from various readings that recurves like to be nocked at a 1/2" high. Is this a good starting spot or should I go dead on. I shoot one above and 2 below (fingers), or is that just for 3 fingers below. Martin x150 recurve28" at 50lbs Thanks for any help
scott
scott
12-02-2008, 05:59 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: Nock Placement
I'd start In that 3/8ths to a 1/2" above your rest/shelf and go from there. If It's to high you'll know right away, If It's to low you'll know right away. Find that sweet spot where your arrow flys the best and go with It.
12-02-2008, 10:14 PM
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RE: Nock Placement
Easiest way to start is to set over 1/2" high and shoot thru paper or bareshaft tune is better. Keep moving down until your bareshafts hit with your fletched arrows or your high tear on paper is gone. Start high however. You can get false readings with the arrow hitting the shelf.
12-03-2008, 04:33 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Nock Placement
I tie a piece of floss or thread around the string as an indicator. I slide it up or down and shoot until my arrows fly straight. The usual clearance is within the range stated above. However mine turned out to shoot best at 3/4" above plumb.
12-03-2008, 12:14 PM
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RE: Nock Placement
ORIGINAL: Wingbone
I tie a piece of floss or thread around the string as an indicator. I slide it up or down and shoot until my arrows fly straight. The usual clearance is within the range stated above. However mine turned out to shoot best at 3/4" above plumb.
I tie a piece of floss or thread around the string as an indicator. I slide it up or down and shoot until my arrows fly straight. The usual clearance is within the range stated above. However mine turned out to shoot best at 3/4" above plumb.
12-03-2008, 06:48 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Nock Placement
Yeah, this is my main hunting bow. I've never had any trouble with the POI. It hits where I point it. I used to have my knocks set lower. The POI was pretty much the same but Inoticed that my arrows were hard to stabilize and my arrow rest wore out quickly.
12-03-2008, 08:47 PM
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RE: Nock Placement
ORIGINAL: Wingbone
Yeah, this is my main hunting bow. I've never had any trouble with the POI. It hits where I point it. I used to have my knocks set lower. The POI was pretty much the same but Inoticed that my arrows were hard to stabilize and my arrow rest wore out quickly.
Yeah, this is my main hunting bow. I've never had any trouble with the POI. It hits where I point it. I used to have my knocks set lower. The POI was pretty much the same but Inoticed that my arrows were hard to stabilize and my arrow rest wore out quickly.
12-23-2008, 06:11 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Nock Placement
Each bow and each persons releaseis different - if it bareshafts and you get great (not good) arrow flight, there is no wrong setting.
It can need change simply from varying the pressure applied to the string by your different fingers or how deep you hook.
I've had vows tune from 1/4 to 7/8 high - slightly higher for those off the shelve vs shot off a rest.
Steve
It can need change simply from varying the pressure applied to the string by your different fingers or how deep you hook.
I've had vows tune from 1/4 to 7/8 high - slightly higher for those off the shelve vs shot off a rest.
Steve
