Which brand of "lumenok" fits carbon express arrows? Also, benefits of lighted nocks

[Yazoo Bowhunter]

Few easy q's:

A) Not all lighted arrow nocks fit the Carbon Express arrow (250s for me).  Which ones do so I know to buy the right brand?

B) I should carbon express 250s.  With dark fletchings and dark wraps.  Would I benefit by using lighted nocks in the fact that I could follow the light to see exactly where my shot placement was on the animal?

C)  Can you follow these lighted nocks in daylight or do they just appear light a regular nock during daylight hours?

[hickstick]

a) I've never bought branded lighted nocks, only made them myself, but I think the standard model (not the one for AXIS or MFX) should work.  I think the CX shaft size is 5/16", though your 250s could be different (I shoot terminators).

b) absolutely.  as long as they light up  

c) Yes you can absolutely see them in daylight. but they are brighter at night.

[Bert Frelink]

Next thing you know you guys will want to put wheels on your bows!!!!      
Regards, Bert.   :eek:        

[Buckeyehunter]

Burt coyote lumenoks should fit.  I've shot them in gold tips for 2 years and they are awesome.  However, they make no difference during daylight hours.  In fact, I've often forgot to turn them off during practice sessions.

[Warden609]

Go to YouTube and do a search for lighted arrow nocks. You can get a few supplies and build them yourself.

[Hoytman]

I don't shoot Carbon Express but I believe they shoot a standard nock that fits the Easton uni-bushing.
I have used the Lumenock for 3 seasons now and Iswear by them. While you won't notice to much on a bright day, they are very visible on an overcastday or low light. It makes it very easy to find your arrow after the shot which is invaluable in helping to decide whether or not to take up the track or wait. At the price of modern carbon arrows and broadheads, it is also good insurance to locate lost arrows.

[bayoulongbowman]

Easton has the best ones I think... :)I dont mess with them...just something else to worry about ....Im into KISS ...keep it simple stupid!  

[James Wrenn]

I think the lighted nocks are great.Knowing where you hit and finding your arrow so you can see how the blood looks is of great benefit in recovering game.It is not to complecated to stick a nock in the end of an arrow so you are still keeping it simple. _

Unless in very bright sunshine you can follow the nock to the target.Would be no problem even in daylight if you hunt in the woods.The standard size fits the 250s.

[KentuckyTJ]

I agree James

[bowdude]

Saves on arrows for sure.  Wouldn't hunt or do a 3D shoot without them.  Also you can use camo or dull fletching and not worry about bright feathers being seen in your quiver.  Have had mine for 2 full years with original batteries in a set of 3.

[Yazoo Bowhunter]

So, how do you build your own luminated arrow nocks?  Any one know how?  let us TG'ers know.

[James Wrenn]

Do a search on google and you should find a video showing how to build then for standard size carbons.It is pretty simple and cost about $4 each to make.I buy then for the axis shafts.If you use Gold Tip nocks instead of easton they work better because the battery fits in them better.jmo

[bayoulongbowman]

James I supose your right, I have worked in Louisiana largest bow shop , and have seen alot of these nocks just dont work...when they work I see the benifit ....marco

[James Wrenn]

Here is a link from google with several videos on it.

 http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=+lighted+nocks&sitesearch=

[Paul Mattson]

A)  The nock are made to fit various shafts, you will need the ones made for CX shafts.

B) C) Yes in daylight, they are great. But, there are times when they will not light up.

[joekeith]

I gave up on them.  Couldn't count on 'em to work.  Seems mine would only work when I was practicing.  Never worked when shot at game.    After losing a couple of AD arrows, with Silverflame broadheads, and the lighted nock, for a total of about $40. each I gave up on 'em.
  Good luck....

[hickstick]

here are two great threads from tradgang:

   http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=055042#000000

   http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=037004;p=1

[DeerSpotter]

We have had, a rash of those things not working, and people returning them to our store.  The lumennocks, have been coming back lately, and at $10 each, I think reflective tape on the end of your nock would do much better to help you find your arrow with a flashlight.

I go along with the others keep it simple,

Carl

[BobW]

fur/feather tracers are also an option (I like feather), require no batteries, and add negligible weight.  Though not the glowing light many of you are looking for.  About as simple as it gets.  If you add a reflective wrap, I think you have a good system.  Cost is quite small compared to lighted nocks.

 

[tenbrook]

Will a homemade lighted nock change the spine of an arrow?