arrow nock choices

[jerry hill]

The most comfortable nock made thus far,is probably the swedish Bjoin nock. However this nock as well as so many other nocks on todays market are not designed with the traditional archer in mind.Whether you shoot one of these more modern types or not, one should keep in mind that if it clicks going on, its got to jerk coming off the string while being shot. This within itself can cause erratic arrow flight. I suggest that one file open the throat of the nock so that it will slide on and off the string,with ease. These little tips can make all the differance when trying to bring your equipment into tune for better shooting. Personally I prefer mid nocks, and the classic nocks that bohning brought out with the little indicator on top, makes volley of the arrow as being drawn from a back quiver, up and over the shoulder and down onto the string easy.With this little invention, I can feel which way the cock feather is without taking my eye off the target or while in the field hunting game.Even the types I like, I prefer to modify them with a small file or a piece of folded over sand paper.Jerry Hill................

[metsastaja]

I file all my nocks for the proper fit.

[freefeet]

I use 3D super nocks with a skinny string padded under the serving to fit the nocks perfectly as Jerry describes but without any filing needed.

I only switched to 3D Supers a while ago and i really like 'em.

I found the problem with filing, which i had to do on the old TCX nocks i was using, was that it left the throat of the nock a little rough and that wore the serving down.

[sou-pawbowhunter]

Keep 'em coming Jerry, I am trying not to miss any of the tips you are posting.

[Jerry Jeffer]

I have used the bohning with the indicator for years. Recently I have been liking the G-nock.

[getstonedprimitivebowhunt]

...I like "self" nocks on wood arrows. I can make my own fit! Also a little raw bees wax on string at tye on nock set help hold without a "SNAP"

[BobW]

anyone else shooting 3-under have troubles like I do with pulling the string out of the nock on a draw?

[Terry Green]

Yeah Jerry....seems we to a lot of thing exactly alike.  I to like a more beefy classic nock...easier to reverse cant, and file/sand all my nocks for the perfect fit.  Matter of fact there was just a long thread on that very subject just a few weeks ago here.

Also, if you do file/sand your nock...use your thumb and forefinger on either side to keep from filing/sanding the bottom of the throat of the nock...you only want to sand the sides....NOT the bottom...that will weaken it and it could cause failure.

[Keefer]

I've been starting to use the "Bear Paw" nocks from Kustom King and they are smaller then most with a little indicator..Has anyone else tried them yet?  Jerry Ive been reading your Posts everyday and I'm learning quite a bit from your Tips...This would be kind of a neat thing to have here each day or weekly and call it "Jerry's" tip of the day!Or week of coarse...Thanks for the Tips again...  

[snag]

I was given a bunch of Mercury nocks. I like the way they taper to meet the shaft. I have always used the Classic nocks. But I have to say the Mercury's look like they are part of the shaft...great fit!

[BobW]

Originally posted by Keefer:
I've been starting to use the "Bear Paw" nocks from Kustom King and they are smaller then most with a little indicator..Has anyone else tried them yet?  Jerry Ive been reading your Posts everyday and I'm learning quite a bit from your Tips...This would be kind of a neat thing to have here each day or weekly and call it "Jerry's" tip of the day!Or week of coarse...Thanks for the Tips again...      

very tight for me.  snap is very (too) strong.  couldn't get them to loosen up with boiling water, and wedging them open.... not a lot of material for removal (sanding).  I'm  looking for something else..... anybody have a suggestion?  And where to get it?

[BobW]

Originally posted by Terry Green:
Yeah Jerry....seems we to a lot of thing exactly alike.  I to like a more beefy classic nock...easier to reverse cant, and file/sand all my nocks for the perfect fit.  Matter of fact there was just a long thread on that very subject just a few weeks ago here.

Also, if you do file/sand your nock...use your thumb and forefinger on either side to keep from filing/sanding the bottom of the throat of the nock...you only want to sand the sides....NOT the bottom...that will weaken it and it could cause failure.

Terry,

can you point me to it?  Search using "nock" did little....

[Steve O]

Same thing down here...where is this nock fit thread...and how could I have possibly missed it, my wife says I am ALWAYS on the computer   :D

[vtmtnman]

Originally posted by snag:
I was given a bunch of Mercury nocks. I like the way they taper to meet the shaft. I have always used the Classic nocks. But I have to say the Mercury's look like they are part of the shaft...great fit!

I love mercury nocks!Friction fit.I think they fit the string and come off alot better.  

[Jon Shade]

I have used the bohning classic nocks for years.

[cedar]

I have been using the Bohning classic nocks since I started with trad, about 15 years now.  If you have a tight fit, try a smaller serving material on the string.