setting knock point

[WhiteBeard121]

Is there a 'magic' distance at which you knowledgeable folks set your knock point when setting up a new bow?

thanks,

[Wannabe1]

Using a bow square, I like to set mine 1/2" above and tune from there. Be sure to leave your nock a little loose for adjusting up or down.

[threeunder]

Same method for me, but set to 3/4" (I shoot 3 under).

[Pigsooie]

I shoot 3 under as well and set nock to 3/4 to start.

[WhiteBeard121]

I'm afraid I worded that poorly. I meant yardage to target. Is there an optimum distance in general, or is it kinda bow specific? Is there a 'dead on' distance to strive for when setting knock point? My apologies.

thanks again,

[jonsimoneau]

As far as yardage to the target, you need enough distance to see what the arrow is doing in flight.  I like twenty yards or so.  Also, here is what works for me as far as setting my nock point.  I start out with it higher than what I know it will end up.  I start above 3/4 an inch.  Then I lower it a 16th at a time until I'm hitting where I am looking.  Works for me!

[WhiteBeard121]

Okay, thank you for that!

[Orion]

Nock point has nothing to do with your dead on distance.  The latter is determined by your bow weight, arrow weight and length and anchor placement, and a few other things related to bow design and shooting style.

Now, if you're a gap shooter or point-or aim shooter, you might string walk different distances from the nock to arrive at different "dead-on" distances.