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Bareshaft testing and nock height - need input

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Knoll:
Ok fellas, need input, please.

Recently finished a bow and am in process of making some arrows for it.
Set nock height at 3/8". Bareshaft is flying straight, but significantly nock high.
Set nock height at 1/4". Bareshaft indicating weak spine, but nock is level.

When bareshaft testing, should I pay any attention to nock high/level/low?

Danzn Bar:
Mike.....my experience is to have the nock a little high, pay more attention to the nock right or left.  I have found that when the nock is a bit high and straight ...no left or right... I fletch the arrow and it will fly like a dart....
DBar

Knoll:
Will put some feathers on it and see what it does.

Aaron H:
I agree with Bill, left to right is far more important.   But if you say that the nock is significantly high, then you need to make adjustments to lower that nock.  If that arrows is telling you that it is too weak at that point, then try trimming a half inch or so off the point end, or find a lighter point.

Del the cat:
I've never really been that convinced of the value of bare shaft testing.
Do you check out the handling of your car by trying it without the tyres? ::)  >:D
Del

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