3Rivers Archery



The Trad Gang Digital Market













Contribute to Trad Gang and Access the Classifieds!

Become a Trad Gang Sponsor!

Traditional Archery for Bowhunters






LEFT HAND BOWS CLASSIFIEDS TRAD GANG CLASSIFIEDS ACCESS RIGHT HAND BOWS CLASSIFIEDS


Author Topic: Nock position for 4 fletch....  (Read 336 times)

Online LookMomNoSights

  • Contributing Member
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • ****
  • Posts: 1361
Nock position for 4 fletch....
« on: September 30, 2012, 07:41:00 PM »
How do you orientate your nocks for 4 fletch arrows?
Like fig 1 below?
 
Or figure 2 here
 
Both seem to fly well.....with the Fig 1 position,  that one fletch seems to ride well into the space between the plate and rest.  In Fig 2,  the fletch still rides along that space but the 4 fletchings make a perfect X in relation to the string and I believe there is more fletch contact on the rest and plate.   Like I mentioned,  both seem to fly real good, but wanted to see what everyone else thinks or what you may prefer......

Offline Hermon

  • TG HALL OF FAME
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • *****
  • Posts: 2127
Re: Nock position for 4 fletch....
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2012, 07:54:00 PM »
Mine are like the 1st picture.

Offline Biathlonman

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 2367
Re: Nock position for 4 fletch....
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2012, 08:32:00 PM »
I run mine like the first, but like you I've tried about everything and they all fly great.

Online Cory Mattson

  • Global Moderator
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • ****
  • Posts: 3733
Re: Nock position for 4 fletch....
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2012, 08:45:00 PM »
I ran 4 fletch for 20 years at least and mine looked like yoru first pic
<><
<------------------<<<<<<
Savannah River Bow Zone - Trad only Bowhunting Clubs and Camps

Online The Whittler

  • TG HALL OF FAME
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • *****
  • Posts: 2866
Re: Nock position for 4 fletch....
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2012, 08:45:00 PM »
Mine are right wing 60-120. They look something like the 1st pic.

Offline Fletcher

  • TG HALL OF FAME
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • *****
  • Posts: 4523
Re: Nock position for 4 fletch....
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2012, 08:47:00 PM »
Pic 1
Good judgement comes from experience.  Experience comes from bad judgement.

"The next best thing to playing and winning is playing and losing."

"An archer doesn't have to be a bowhunter, but a bowhunter should be an archer."

Offline Kamm1004

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 340
Re: Nock position for 4 fletch....
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2012, 08:47:00 PM »
I prefer mine like the second. It wont make a difference. Experiment like I did and see what suits you best. If your confident in it, that's all that counts.
Now then, get your weapons, your quiver and your bow and go out into the open country to hunt some wild game for me.- Genesis 27:3

Offline Kamm1004

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 340
Re: Nock position for 4 fletch....
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2012, 08:48:00 PM »
I prefer mine like the second. It wont make a difference. Experiment like I did and see what suits you best. If your confident in it, that's all that counts.
Now then, get your weapons, your quiver and your bow and go out into the open country to hunt some wild game for me.- Genesis 27:3

Offline amar911

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 2860
Re: Nock position for 4 fletch....
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2012, 09:39:00 PM »
I orient mine just like the first picture. Even with 3 fletch I orient the feathers so one of them goes in that gap between the rest and the side-plate. Mostly I shoot 4 fletch though.

Allan
TGMM Family of the Bow

Offline Bowtie

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 281
Re: Nock position for 4 fletch....
« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2012, 10:28:00 PM »
Pic 1 for mine.
The work praises the man.

Online LookMomNoSights

  • Contributing Member
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • ****
  • Posts: 1361
Re: Nock position for 4 fletch....
« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2012, 05:56:00 AM »
Good to hear from everyone,   thanks for the info !

Offline Friend

  • TG HALL OF FAME
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • *****
  • Posts: 8103
Re: Nock position for 4 fletch....
« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2012, 08:17:00 AM »
Personally perfer Pic 1.

However, that choice may be driven primarily due to this cofiguration is more appealing and provides more peace of mind. Note: Either configuration will perform.
>>----> Friend <----<<

My Lands… Are Where My Dead Lie Buried.......Crazy Horse

Offline jcprintz

  • TGMM Member
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • ***
  • Posts: 299
Re: Nock position for 4 fletch....
« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2012, 09:26:00 AM »
Mine are close to your pic 1
TGMM,Family of the Bow

Offline joe ashton

  • TG HALL OF FAME
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • *****
  • Posts: 4298
Re: Nock position for 4 fletch....
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2012, 09:52:00 AM »
#1.
Joe Ashton,D.C.
 pronghorn long bow  54#
 black widow long bow 55#
 21 century long bow 55#
 big horn recurve  58#

Offline KentuckyTJ

  • SPONSOR
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • *****
  • Posts: 8651
Re: Nock position for 4 fletch....
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2012, 10:10:00 AM »
Yep mine are like your first one also. I would suggest you tie another nock underneath your arrow nock though unless your nocks are real tight on the string. Leave about a 1/16" gap over it and under your arrow nock when so it won't pinch at full draw. I get better arrow flight with them.
www.zipperbows.com
The fulfillment of your hunt is determined by the amount of effort you put into it  >>>---->

Offline Terry Green

  • Administrator
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • ****
  • Posts: 28640
Re: Nock position for 4 fletch....
« Reply #15 on: October 01, 2012, 12:02:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by amar911:
I orient mine just like the first picture. Even with 3 fletch I orient the feathers so one of them goes in that gap between the rest and the side-plate. Mostly I shoot 4 fletch though.

Allan
Me too
Tradbowhunting Video Store - https://digitalstore.tradgang.com/

Tradgang Bowhunting Merchandise - https://tradgang.creator-spring.com/?

Tradgang DVD - https://www.tradgang.com/tgstore/index.html

"It's important,  when going after a goal, to never lose sight of the integrity of the journey" - Andy Garcia

'An anchor point is not a destination, its  an evolution to conclusion'

Offline Bowhunter4life

  • Tradbowhunter
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • *
  • Posts: 1633
Re: Nock position for 4 fletch....
« Reply #16 on: October 01, 2012, 05:41:00 PM »
I run mine like the first pic... haven't had a problem...
"Bowhunting isn't a hobby or a sport... It's a way of life!"

Quote: "Everything you read on the internet is the truth." -Abraham Lincoln
 
>>>-TGMM Family of the Bow--->

Offline FarmerMarley

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 347
Re: Nock position for 4 fletch....
« Reply #17 on: October 01, 2012, 06:06:00 PM »
I just made mine like the first picture. But from my tests both seem to fly about the same. I might not be a good enough shot to notice the difference but like others said it helps my confidence because it seems like it makes more sense that way...
The hog I just shot didn't seem to notice the difference though.

Users currently browsing this topic:

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
 

Contact Us | Trad Gang.com © | User Agreement

Copyright 2003 thru 2024 ~ Trad Gang.com ©