2 nocking points for 3 under question

[Rossco7002]

If shooting 3 under is it required that you have two nocking points - 1 under and 1 above the arrow?

Thanks,
Ross

Is it required?  No.

Watch these two clips and see if you think it would be helpful.

  http://picasaweb.google.com/mtravis58/AVIs#5440061375576120818

[Rossco7002]

Point well illustrated. Let's give it a try to see if it tightens up my consistency....

[Red Tailed Hawk]

Maybe i should add a nock

[TexasTrad]

Great clip Jim.  I always shoot a little lower when I add a nock below my arrow.  Now I know why.

[Rossco7002]

I doubt if it's connected but I've had two string servings unravel since i set up a second nock. Any thoughts?

[dragon rider]

Are you using metal nock points?  If so tie the lower nock on. That should avoid any cutting that the metal might be doing.

[DBinAlamo]

Thanks for the clips Jim, I'll try a nock set below.

[WRV]

Yes. Thanks for the clips.....Randy

[Ravenhood]

I use a small piece of athletic tape for my under nock, never had a problem.

[scriv]

For those tying on nocks, BCY makes a special thread for it.  Me, I just use some dental floss and then super glue to harden it.

[Red Tailed Hawk]

I added a nock and did find it to help tighten up groups.

[ishoot4thrills]

Thanks Jim Casto Jr. I watched the video clips and learned that I need to add another nock under my arrow nock. Then, I went outside and shot my bow and I saw an improvement in my consistency right away. I also learned that I can grasp the string right below the bottom nock, instead of up against the arrow nock, and my point on distance is reduced from 27 yards to about 23 yards. That could help for hunting at more ideal ranges.

Thanks!

[Johnny UMAA]

I'm not sure that this proves anything at this point, IMO.

Two different gloves used and it appears to be two different anchor points and two different releases (though both are 3 under)

Curious... what is not being proved at this point?

[ishoot4thrills]

Originally posted by Johnny UMAA:
I'm not sure that this proves anything at this point, IMO.

Two different gloves used and it appears to be two different anchor points and two different releases (though both are 3 under)

Looks to me like it proves that the arrow drops down the string at release, even when using different gloves, different releases, and different anchor points. IMO, that's proof enough to me that I should've tried two nocks a long time ago!

[GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN]

Thanks Mr. Casto,  i tied an extra nock on my three longbows and it has tightened up my groups, it's working well.

I’m glad some of you are finding positive results from the second nock set.

  Years ago I made a string with two less strands so the serving was a tad smaller in diameter.  While shooting in the string I noticed that once in a while I would have an arrow fly high; not every time—just sometimes.  I thought perhaps it was slipping down the narrow serving, so I added another nock set—problem solved.  I’ve been doing it ever since.  


Good luck to all of you this season.

[Steve D]

Thanks Jim,as they say  picture is worth a thousand words, especially  when on video!Have a good upcoming season.
Take care.

[Larry m]

Thanks for posting this Jim. A real eye opener with a quick fix.