question for axis users

[mooseman76]

I was wondering if it is normal to lower your nock point when using axis arrows vs aluminum?  In my mind you should have to being that the axis is a smaller shaft.  With my 2016's I shoot a 5/8" above nock point and the same bow with my axis arrows I have to lower the nock point to 3/8" above square.  Is this normal?  Thanks.

[vermonster13]

Sometimes you need to build the site window out a bit on a cut past center bow also or else it will shoot underspined(apparently) for you.

[Ray Lyon]

Mine is lower than with wood arrows. I use two strings, one for wood and one for axis.

[Bill Carlsen]

The correct way to  determine nocking point is to measure it to the bottom of the nock on the string. You may have to adjust for larger nocks but that should only involve the nock point on the top of the nock. If you are using one nocking point and your arrow is under it then you would need to adjust it.

[mooseman76]

Vermonster, not sure I know what you are saying?  The arrows fly straight just nock high when I put the axis 500's on rather than the 2016's.

Bill, that is how I measure my nock points.  I use a square and my measurments were 5/8 and 3/8 above the shelf.

[vermonster13]

If you shoot Axis on a bow cut past center, since they are so thin, you will sometimes get false weak readings as the arrows will hit right.

[Onestringer]

I shoot axis and I had to lower my nocking point a little.  I don't use a square (even though I own two) I just eye ball it.

Scott

[mooseman76]

I see vermonster...that makes sense.

Thanks fellas

[eagle24]

I shoot Axis and Carbon Express.  I can shoot either one without the nock point making enough (if any) difference to move.  Regarding the left and right, Vermonster is correct, the thinner shaft will react differently on some bows because it has the same effect as the shelf being cut deeper.