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nightowl1
Trad Bowhunter
Member # 14867

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I have to do a lot of sanding to get my GT nocks to fit. Is there a brand that has a wider fit?

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Combo Hunter 46@28

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Gordon Jabben
Trad Bowhunter
Member # 11872

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I use 18 strand B-50 and have always used Mercury speed nocks.

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Spectre
Trad Bowhunter
Member # 22206

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quote:
Originally posted by Gordon Jabben:
I use 18 strand B-50 and have always used Mercury speed nocks.

What he said, or nirk nocks.

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Gila hickory selfbow 54#
Solstice reflex/deflex 45#

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Javi
Contributor 2012
Member # 29679

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sounds like someone used too big a serving diameter.. happens.. where you at in Texas.. maybe I can fix it for you if it ain't too far

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Mike "Javi" Cooper
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Gordon Jabben
Trad Bowhunter
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Sorry, I am using wood shafts.

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nightowl1
Trad Bowhunter
Member # 14867

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Javi- I live in Franklin, Texas, about an hour away.

I had a friend show me how to make strings with some B50. My bow is ff capable but We made two strings and I hate to see them go to waste, plus, I need to shoot some more, but I think I prefer the sound and feel of B50 on this bow.

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Combo Hunter 46@28

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mrjsl
Trad Bowhunter
Member # 24549

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16 strand B50 and Crown .018 serving is a perfect fit for Bohning Signature nocks.

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Javi
Contributor 2012
Member # 29679

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quote:
Originally posted by nightowl1:
Javi- I live in Franklin, Texas, about an hour away.

I had a friend show me how to make strings with some B50. My bow is ff capable but We made two strings and I hate to see them go to waste, plus, I need to shoot some more, but I think I prefer the sound and feel of B50 on this bow.

Well if you want to run over here I've got the correct size serving material and jig... I'll watch while you do it or I'll reserve it for you.. I'll pm my number and you can call me any evening after 4pm so we can figure a good time to do this..

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Mike "Javi" Cooper
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Drakho
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Member # 24372

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20 strands B50 and self nock... the perfect fit [Big Grin]

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Shawn Leonard
Charter Member
Member # 136

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Why so many strands, 12 strands of B-50 will handle 60 plus pounds. I know guys say you need more but I shot 65-70 pound bows with B-50 and never had one break. Shawn

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Killdeer
Chatter Member
Member # 437

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I put nock adapters in my Gold Tips, and glue Mercury nocks onto them.

Killdeer

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William F. Adams
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Member # 25108

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Easton Super 3D Nocks are larger than Bohning Super Nocks.

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Drakho
Member
Member # 24372

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quote:
Originally posted by Shawn Leonard:
Why so many strands, 12 strands of B-50 will handle 60 plus pounds. I know guys say you need more but I shot 65-70 pound bows with B-50 and never had one break. Shawn

It makes my bow quieter and reduces the hand shock.
(that and quite heavy arrows)

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LBR
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Member # 236

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BCY offers Halo as small as .014--depending on the strand count in your string, that might work.

Chad

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dragonheart
Contributor 2012
Member # 1953

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quote:
Originally posted by Drakho:

quote:
Originally posted by Shawn Leonard:
Why so many strands, 12 strands of B-50 will handle 60 plus pounds. I know guys say you need more but I shot 65-70 pound bows with B-50 and never had one break. Shawn
It makes my bow quieter and reduces the hand shock.
(that and quite heavy arrows)

I am shooting about 69 pounds with 18 strand, no silencers on string. More strands and you can drop the sliencers. One less thing. Shooint #4 serving nylon and 5/16 Classic nocks.

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Longbows & Short Shots

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