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Title: Broken Nock / Bow Danage?
Post by: wood slinger on April 23, 2011, 01:38:00 AM

I had a nock break today when I released the string. The arrow pretty much dropped at my feet. Does anyone know how much damage this may cause to the bow? I have had them break before but the bow transfered more energy to the arrow.

Title: Re: Broken Nock / Bow Danage?
Post by: reddogge on April 23, 2011, 09:47:00 AM

Only way to tell is to minutely examine your glue joints and be wary of any clicking sound or tick when you pull the bow back. I've had it happen before and had both damage and no damage.

Title: Re: Broken Nock / Bow Danage?
Post by: Dave Coalter on April 23, 2011, 10:57:00 AM

I have had them break and had no damage to my bows.

Title: Re: Broken Nock / Bow Danage?
Post by: cyred4d on April 23, 2011, 07:28:00 PM

A modern bow can take a lot of abuse. As was said above check the bow over and then check it again. Shoot it a few times and see if you notice anything out of the ordinary.

Title: Re: Broken Nock / Bow Danage?
Post by: wood slinger on April 24, 2011, 12:34:00 AM

Thanks for the info guys. I shot it about 20 times after the nock broke and didn't notice anything unusual.