Tight nocks

[snag]

I have different arrow types I like to shoot out of one bow. The ones nocks that are a little tight can I just use some sandpaper and get them where they should be? Short of putting new nocks on, is that the best way to go about this?

[Shawn Leonard]

I use a file that is .024 and it works for my 10-12 starnd D97 string with a tight serving. Shawn

[J.Williams]

The sandpaper will work fine and I also use a small file.Dipping the nock in boiling water and then nocking it on the string,so the ears of the nock open the desired amount,is anther method used,but the sandpaper/file thing seems to work best for me.(my 2 cents)

[RamiusEng]

I use the file on my Leatherman to make carbon arrow nocks slip on and off like wood nocks.

[The Whittler]

Same as RamiusEng, that Leatherman is quite the tool.

Just take it slow and test the nock after a few stroks.
Alan

[madness522]

I prefer to dip the nock in very hot water for a few seconds and open the ends just a bit, nock the arrow on and off a few times to get the tension the way I want it.

[robtattoo]

I wrap some really fine wet & dry (800 grit) once around the string & run my nocks up & down a few times.

[snag]

All good ideas...that I didn't think about! Thanks for giving me the fix for these nocks!

[leatherneck]

I use sandpaper on my GT nocks but there are some goos ideas here that I'm gonna try.

[2Knives]

I use my Leatherman also...or my wifes fingernail file/emery board...whatever its called!

[longstick]

I use the hot water trick as well..you can always redo it to fit another string that way

[kahunter]

I got tired of trying to file mine down, so I decided to use a power tool!  I just found a bit the same size(or slightly smaller) than my string and ran it through the nock while the arrow was in a vice.  It worked great and is a lot quicker, although it's more of a form fit than a snap-on fit.