The right nock for the job

[semper fi]

This may be a dumb question but... do you need to use a differant nock type (one with a wider gap) for recurves or longbows? I noticed while shooting a few carbons I had laying around that were used on a compound without any issues that the knock would completly come out of the arrow and stay on the string after the shot these were slide in knocks and seem to have fit quite a bit tighter on the string than normal. I have been shooting a bow for 23 years and decided to go traditonal for the simplicity and pure satisfaction of shooting the stick and string. I realized one thing quick though.. anybody can shoot a compound... it really takes truely knowing understanding and applying the fundamentals of archery to even come close to being proficient with the bare bow. I thought I knew a thing or two till I picked up a real bow and not a machine... man I got a long way to go.

[Grey Taylor]

I only make and use wood arrows. All my arrows have the same nock regardless of which bow I'll be using them with.

Guy

[JRY309]

Sounds like your nocks are too tight if they are hanging on the string.You can try smaller diameter serving.For push in nocks like you have described I like Easton 3D Super nocks,these nocks have the largest and deepest throat of the push in type nocks.

[Ragnarok Forge]

You can always sand the nock openings a bit wider to fit the string.

[semper fi]

Thanks for the tips fellas. I will give this a try. I didnt think of sanding the nock neck out thats a good idea..

[Gil]

I think replacing the serving with a thinner one would be easier and would give you more consistent results than trying to sand the nock to make them fit.

[Brian Krebs]

I did the sand the nock out thing on some really small nocks on some carbon arrows; and the result was near disaster.
 As I drew back the arrow; the nock would come off the string; and I could not detect it happening between my fingers.
 The result was dry-fire.

Now I use an 18 strand string; as I have in the past- cut my string while out hunting; and I like to have enough left to get off a shot if I have to- before I put another string on. I also shoot 2 fingers - and the bigger string puts less stress on my fingers.

 But the dry-fires - whew that scared me.

I use aluminum and wood arrows; and I use 11/32 nocks on both. They are snap on; Bjorn type so that they will not fall off while I am standing in a treestand; or stalking.

 I think the way I do things in archery is a result of trial and error and lack of input- as trad shops seems to have become endangered over the years.

 But that is what works for me; using the trial and error method....

[Don Stokes]

Semper fi, if the nock is too tight it will mess up your arrow flight. Getting the right fit is important. It should hold on to the string to prevent dry-fires, but not so tightly that it snaps on hard. When the arrow is nocked, you should be able to pop it off with a little pressure on the back with your finger.

[Shaun]

Nock fit is one of the many things that make a good arrow. You can make or have made strings with a certain sized serving area for proper fit of your favorite nocks or sand the nock to fit your favorite string size. Finger nail emery boards work great for filling nocks. Most recommend the nock snap on but hold just enough to keep from falling off when pointed down. For target shooting I like a non snap fit with deep throat, and a light snap fit for hunting.

[JEFF B]

i dont think so as i use self nocks and they would work on any string