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Jerry Gowins:
I've been watching the "Fletching Medieval Arrows" DVD and see that they use buffalo horn for the nock inserts. Is that a better way to go than hardwood? If so, does anyone sell the inserts commercially?

Thanks!

Jerry

Pat B:
I've used horn, hardwood and rawhide for reinforced self nocks, all with good results.

Loki:

You can buy slabs of Buffalo horn if you fancy cutting your own out or pacs of 'slivers' sold as nock reinforcements but they are always too thick so need some sanding to get to the correct thickness.You can also buy 'rods' of horn for use on 'full' horn nocks.

sailordad:
Loki,thems cool looking nock inserts
i realy like that last one,way cool

half eye:
Jerry,
     I make all my "serious" arrows from 3/8" hardwood, they are self knocks also. None have any "reinforcement" and a friend of mine is still shooting some from a new 180# crossbow.....never had one break yet. But if you want the "authentic" look go ahead and use them.....my personal opinion is they are not necessary for any normal hunting bow. Cane, cerdar or spruce might be another story all together.
Rich

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