Saunders nock set question.

[CoastalHunter]

I just received my Bear Grizzly and I need to put a nock set on it. It came with a 16 strand dacron flemish string. I know this is probably a silly question but what size Saunders nock do I need, black or red?

[black velvet]

You will probably need the red as that is a large diameter string.

[OregonTom]

If the red large size nock point doesn't work out try tying a nock point on with some waxed string or dental floss.  I started tying my nocks on when my local store ran out of the large red nock points.

[BAK]

OT is correct.  I used the Saunders for many years until I tried tying them on with B-50.   So much nicer and easier on the gloves or tabs too, but suit yourself.

[CoastalHunter]

I called Bear today. They told me the red nock set is the one that fits the stock string. I haven't paper tuned the bow yet so I think it would be easier to move the nock set multiple times with the brass nocks than having to tie a nock then remove it again just to tie another several times over. Thank you all for the advice. I will keep the self made nock idea as a option in the future if I ever run out of brass nocks.

[LBR]

16 strands of polyester is way overbuilt for 45#.  12 strands will serve you better, or if the bow is built for it a good string made from  BCY-X will make it feel like a different bow.

A think piece of masking tape makes a good temp. nock set, or you can tie on an adjustable nock set.  I still switch between brass and tie-on.  Both work fine, and with the nock pliers I use I've never had a brass nock set wear on a glove (shooting split).

Chad

Originally posted by CoastalHunter:
I called Bear today. They told me the red nock set is the one that fits the stock string. I haven't paper tuned the bow yet so I think it would be easier to move the nock set multiple times with the brass nocks than having to tie a nock then remove it again just to tie another several times over. Thank you all for the advice. I will keep the self made nock idea as a option in the future if I ever run out of brass nocks.

Tied on nocksets are adjustable. They "screw" up and down the serving. In my opinion,tied on is very much more user friendly than brass nocksets!

Bisch