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Mean wood bows and horn nocks?

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WillS:
Yep that's it.  I've tried it up to 140lb, I don't see why it wouldn't work heavier than that.

DC:
Do you do the same on the other end?

FilipT:
Doesn't knot slip when at big draw such as 32"?

Mo_coon-catcher:
I did the same on the other side and used a bowyers loop. I pulled the stave to 150# and it held fine. Though it was on a long string and it only moved to 16". When it comes time to brace it, I think I cut a stringing groove across the back towards the tip more than the string rests. I'm sure these nocks will work fine on any weight of bow. Are they historically accurate fr this style of bow during this time period? I'm sure they have been used for a LONG time though. As long as the string angle is trying to pull the string down the bow limb, it shouldn't slip.

Kyle

WillS:
The Ballinderry bow probably had them, along with Otzi's bow and possibly the wych elm Mary Rose bow. 

Trouble is, any archaeological find that doesn't have distinct "nocks" is often considered broken or incomplete. 

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