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Yeomanbowman:
In coversation with a vegan archer, I suggested using antler for nocks as they naturally drop off and can be harvested.  He had been told that deer antlers were unsuitable, I don't know why. 
If they are soaked for 2 weeks they are soft enough to work, and a further week drying enables them to be glued on.
These are some antler nocks I made and fitted to one of my self yew bows.  It's a lower weight warbow (80 at 28" and around 100 at 32") but I see no reason why they would not work on a higher warbow weight.  The antler is a lot tougher than horn but allows less artistic expression, however, they give the bow a utilitarian look that appeals to me.
Cheers,
Jeremy
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SimonUK:
They look great Jeremy. It must be nice to have a bow thats a bit unique.

mullet:
I think they look great.It gives it an authentic utilitarian look.

Justin Snyder:
Nice bow, those tips are really cool.  Justin

Kviljo:
The density varies quite much, from pretty spungy to rock-hard. The outer layer is usually pretty dense though. I've used antler on my latest to-be-100-120# yew bow. They haven't failed yet, but I haven't tested them too much either.

If I remember correctly, reindeer antler were imported to England from Norway in medieval times.

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