Push in nock question

[Tagabuck]

Hi,
Just a wondering thing, I've now switched to carbon arrows with push in nocks for my recurve, do these ever come off? Worried about dry firing. Thanks

[Pack]

They are generally very dependable.  If you hit something really hard, they can fly out.  You can usually just push them right back in and you're good to go.  (just make sure you inspect very carefully for small cracks around the end).  I have seen them come out if the serving fit is way too tight also.  Some brands fit into the arrow tighter than others.  People often use plastic wrap or a plastic baggy as a "shim" to tighten them and it does work.  I have never done it, but you will often read to not ever glue the push-in nocks to the arrow.  Dry firing is not really a concern because even if it comes out it will still  push the arrow in front of it.

[JRY309]

I have never had a problem with them coming out when shooting.Like said they are very dependable.They would have to be really tight to pull out.And even if they would pull out,the arrow would still go down range and the nock would just hang on the string.The nock would have to blow up to dry fire a bow.Always inspect your nocks and arrows on bad hits to make sure the are not damaged.I've been shooting push in nocks on my carbons and aluminum with uni-bushings without any problems.

It happens, but not often thank goodness. I try to make sure all nocks are tight--there is some variation both in nock and shaft that makes for a loose fit at times. I have also been known to put a drop of glue on them, despite all advice to the contrary.....

[elknutz]

Never had a problem with push in nocks unless they've been hit, damaged or the shaft is split/damaged.  They may pop off when you hit the steel bear... not that I would know.

[Soilarch]

I can't remember the last time I shot an arrow WITHOUT a push-in nock.

I don't put NEAR the mileage on my arrows that most here do, but in compounds and trad I've NEVER had one fail on me.  I've had a few come off when they hit the target, but that's pretty rare also.

[katman]

If you pull the nocks out a lot or twist them a lot while in the shaft the can get loose, so don't do that. Shimming it also works if you caused a loose fit. But they are inexpensive to replace. As stated very reliable. Worry more about proper nock fit on your serving.

[Tagabuck]

Thank you all for the reassurance. I've only used the glue on ones, so I was worried. You all have helped me, I thank you.

[smokin feathers]

you can also get push in nocks with locks, there is a set screw in the middle and it tightens the nock against the shaft, takes a allen wrench to tighten or remove.

[Chris Shelton]

Sometimes after you hit something hard they will pop off, but that is after the arrow has impacted with something, way after the release.  Most times you just walk over to your arrow and you can find them and pop them back in!

[LH Keith]

Great insight above. I shoot carbons alot, only time I've "popped a nock" was when trying weight tubes that weren't crimped & snug in the shaft.
 Lesson learned! Keith