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Author Topic: Lighted nock users..  (Read 467 times)

Offline Grabwad

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Lighted nock users..
« on: December 09, 2010, 08:26:00 AM »
I just ordered a set of lighted nocks.  I'm really looking forward to seeing how these buggers look entering a deer!   I ordered Nockturnal nocks.  

How many other guys are shooting lighted nocks?  How do you like them?

Offline ohiobowhunt

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2010, 11:00:00 AM »
You will love them. I have used several different brands and even made some out of bobber lights. They really make it easy to tell what kind of shot you put on an animal.

Offline macksdad

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2010, 11:02:00 AM »
I haven't tried them myself however my nephew is using them and he loves em . good luck
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Offline Grabwad

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2010, 11:38:00 AM »
I can't wait to give them a try.  I killed a nice buck Thanksgiving weekend and wasn't sure of the hit and I know these nocks would have helped.  found the deer the next morning 150yds away!

Offline xtrema312

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2010, 01:02:00 PM »
I am interested in if you can read arrow tune by shooting them.  Can you see the nock move around better in flight better than just the fletching when tuning?  Would be fun for winter evening practice.
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Offline Pepper

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2010, 01:11:00 PM »
I use them.
Yesterday afternoon, gave perfect flight and trajectory on doe, found arrow, and doe within 50 yds of shot.
worth the expense.
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Offline bozara

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2010, 01:16:00 PM »
Illegal in Montana...go figure.
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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2010, 01:18:00 PM »
Ya they work great for tuning.
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Offline Nosight

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2010, 01:25:00 PM »
Use them for tuning...

Not allowed in Washington..

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Offline penrosefred

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2010, 01:59:00 PM »
Illegal in colorado
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Offline zipper bowss

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2010, 02:29:00 PM »
I use them and realy like them.They deffinately help you see exactly where your arrow hit.If you would like to see some in action you can check out the hunting video's on my website.
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Offline Red4arm

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2010, 02:45:00 PM »
They are awesome, good for tune and better for shot location and deer. You will know exactly where you hit.

Offline joe ashton

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2010, 02:50:00 PM »
illegal in Colorado,  what was that committee meeting like...?
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Offline Carbonkiller

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2010, 03:10:00 PM »
so do they affect your arrow spine? i want to try them but i always worry about the added weight.

Offline Trad-Man

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2010, 03:15:00 PM »
I remember when lighted sites were all the rage...had to have them or you couldn't kill a deer.

Lighted nocks?  Personally I don't see the need for them.  If I can't follow the flight of my 170 FPS big AZZed crown dipped shaft with 3 5,5"  white spliced feathers out to 20 yards it's to dark to be hunting/shooting or my eyes are closed.

Besides there are to many less expensive options available that keep shooting a stick bow simple.

For example a small thin piece of white rabbit fur and a little rubber cement.  $3.00 worth from the fly tying department will last a lifetime.

Offline Trad-Man

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #15 on: December 09, 2010, 03:18:00 PM »
Carbon...

Were shooting stick bows with fingers...10 grains up or down on either end of the shaft isn't going to be measurable in the distances we shoot.  Other issues, like release consistancy or weight distribution across the fingers on your drawing hand are more critical to tuning than a few grains on the tail end.

Offline Mr Green 740

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #16 on: December 09, 2010, 03:36:00 PM »
LOL way to be a party pooper Trad-Man!
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Offline Blaino

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #17 on: December 09, 2010, 03:57:00 PM »
I think they would be a great help and might try them out soon.  Why have some states out lawed them?
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Offline TDHunter

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #18 on: December 09, 2010, 04:04:00 PM »
Once you use then You'll never want to be with out

Offline highpoint forge

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Re: Lighted nock users..
« Reply #19 on: December 09, 2010, 04:13:00 PM »
Shot at a nice buck last Saturday afternoon and thought I had flubbed the draw/release/shot, or my arrow deflected off some sagebrush on it's way to the deer. I saw the paradox of the arrow and was expecting a gutshot. In short, I missed, and the deer ducked. As darkness fell, I saw exactly where my arrow was. I lined up the arrow and could tell my shot alignment was very good, albeit high, as the deer ducked at the noise of the bow. When exiting the area there was no arrow search.

Super helpful if you ask me.
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