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Author Topic: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....  (Read 441 times)

Offline yononindo

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If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« on: September 13, 2011, 02:48:00 PM »
Found this on the web!

"We at Gold Tip are aware of issues with our nocks. While the overall reported rate of failure is less than one in a thousand, any level of failure is not acceptable to Gold Tip. We have identified the root cause of the failures as a material issue. As a result, we have initiated a change in material specifications with our nock suppliers. If you have experienced any Gold Tip nock breakage or have any doubts about your existing nocks for any reason please return those nocks for immediate replacement. We will pay for all shipping and replacement of your nocks at no charge. For more information, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at 801-229-1666, or 800-551-0541 between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm MT."
Daniel

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Offline b44mag

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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2011, 02:53:00 PM »
great info thanks

Offline hunt it

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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2011, 03:08:00 PM »
I have 7 -8 doz on the go no nock issues here so far. Good to know, thanks.
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Offline LimBender

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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2011, 03:16:00 PM »
Thanks!

Will give it a go, and see what happens.
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Offline sweeney3

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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2011, 04:14:00 PM »
Fewer than one in a thousand?  My last couple dozen must represent SEVERAL thousand.  I've had several nocks snap.  Seem to have them weeded out now though.
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Offline KSdan

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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2011, 07:44:00 PM »
Same as sweeney for me- as I reported on the other thread.  I have had 7 failures in about a dozen and a half arrows.  I should have bought a lottery ticket I guess.  Glad they are trying to catch it. . . no more GT nocks for me however.
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Bears can attack people- although fewer people have been killed by bears than in all WWI and WWII combined.

Offline LONGSTYKES

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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2011, 07:50:00 PM »
Great info, Have had no problems with my Gold Tip nocks. Thanks again
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Offline riverrat 2

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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2011, 09:20:00 PM »
I have had a few break also. Just the nub remains. The "tangs" break off for me. Have found them broken as the are stuck in targets,after being shot intact. Check them good
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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2011, 05:45:00 AM »
Good company to make things right.

Is it just the white one's that are failing ?

I have had probably 10-15 break just this summer. Thankfully not on the shot but when they hit the target.

Offline 59Alaskan

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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2011, 05:50:00 AM »
I wonder if the rate of failure is higher with the heavier arrows trad archers typically shoot.  

I have not had a failure yet with mine (knock on wood), but I shoot a relatively light set up.

Thank you for posting this info!
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Offline Bud B.

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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2011, 06:24:00 AM »
I've had several failures this summer. I shoot full length 1535s and 3555s and use standard inserts and regular weight points ( 100, 125, 145, 160, etc,). My arrows fall well within the designation for each shaft.

One dry fire with no bow damage. I am seeing breaks at the shaft and with the nock "wings" that go around the string.

I've had maybe 10. The most I've owned is about 50 nocks ever, so one in 1000 is an understatement for my experience.
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Offline longbowben

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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2011, 08:34:00 AM »
Thats all i have shot for about 5 years now.And not one failure.
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Offline Longbeard

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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2011, 12:39:00 PM »
Only time I've had one fail is when I've hit it with another arrow.

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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2011, 04:12:00 PM »
I have them fail all the time.They seem very brittle.
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Offline KSdan

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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2011, 04:21:00 PM »
Had white and flor green shear off at the shaft this summer. 7 total- Had 3 dry fires. . .  ouch!  Bow seems okay so far. Now using Bohning Signatures-
If we're not supposed to eat animals ... how come they're made out of meat? ~anon

Bears can attack people- although fewer people have been killed by bears than in all WWI and WWII combined.

Offline KHALVERSON

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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #15 on: September 15, 2011, 04:13:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by sweeney3:
Fewer than one in a thousand?  My last couple dozen must represent SEVERAL thousand.  .
x2
doesnt seem to make much difference in the colors
ive had more than 1 of each color let loose

Offline varmint101

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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #16 on: September 15, 2011, 04:41:00 PM »
I contacted them and they were very easy to deal with.  Should have my new nocks pretty soon.
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Offline Ron B

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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #17 on: September 16, 2011, 09:51:00 PM »
I havbe not had any problems with mine but one of my shooting buddies has had major problems with his. I saw three of his break in one afternoon shooting at the bales. No apparent reason for it. That was just the one day, he had broken others in previous weeks, not heavy weight bow or arrows, nothing fancy

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Re: If you are having problems with GOLD TIP NOCKS - READ THIS ....
« Reply #18 on: October 12, 2011, 12:23:00 PM »
I'm bringing this back up to the top because I just today got around to calling Gold Tip concerning my nocks.  They were awesome about the situation and are replacing mine with new nocks...no questions asked and no cost to me.  

Great customer service and thanks yononindo for posting this info up!
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