First Dryfire Damage Check.

[Bob G]

I was shooting my 50# Bear Montana yesterday morning. My previous group included a "click" when the arrow hit near another one. I thought there goes a nock. I got distracted (wife called) and walked off and left the arrows in the target. I returned about a half hour later to continue shooting and forgot about the "click". I pulled the arrows and went back to shoot and about the third arrow it happened. Horrible sound and shock and the arrow went about 3 feet. I got calmed down and found the arrow had a half a nock on it. I guess the "click" was a hit and the knock ear stayed on untill I released the string for the shot.
A very scarry expierence. My question is what do I look for on the bow. I inspected it after the incident and could see no visible cracks, delams, or tip damage. I was afraid to shoot it again without checking with you guys. Should it be OK, or may there still be hidden damage? I know I am going to be a little gun shy for awhile but I'm sure it will pass.

[Smallwood]

more than likely it's ok, but like you said, look for cracks,delam,or tip damage, not only with the bow unstrung, but strung , and at full draw get someone to look at it.
longbows are pretty tough.

[ron w]

You should be ok , look it over good, draw it half way carefully a few times. If all looks good try a few full draws, if there are no noises or creeks take her out and shoot her. Just keep an eye on it for a few days. More than likely its ok. One of the reasons I like Montanas, thier tough bows.

[donw]

CAREFULLY run your finger over the bow to check for splintering...

[Jake Rhea]

my bear montana did the same thang and it still shoots good

[redant 60/65]

Bob
 I have dry fired a few high and and low end bows over the years, because of nocks they have all been OK. But check the bow over.  

[unclewhit]

A lot of the stored energy was still transfered to the arrow, I think you'll be OK.