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Danzn Bar:
I agree with PatB and Knoll...……….
A tight nocking point will effect the archers paradox on the arrow and will be hard to tune the arrow to the bow. And will enhance any release flaw you might have.
DBar
burtonridr:
This is something I want to try and do better, all of my arrows are very loose fit on my string and just fall off.
Is there a way to get a tighter fit if you remove to much material? Anyone know a trick?
Maybe like a dab of nail polish or something to build it up? I dunno...
DC:
You can steam the nock area and squeeze them closed with a pair of pliers. One side usually moves more than the other though. Heat them, squeeze them and hold them under cold water while squeezing.
Pat B:
Burton, are you using self nocks or plastic nocks?
My nocks(mostly self) are so loose that they will fall off the string if I don't hold it there. I also nock the arrow above the string nock so I can't hang my bow without the arrow falling off. I like to hold my bow across my lap with my bow hand on the handle and string hand holding the arrow so with very little movement I can raise the bow, draw and shoot.
burtonridr:
Thanks for the tip DC, I may give that a shot :OK
Pat, I'm using self nocks. Its not a big deal that they are loose I guess, just an area I would like to improve on my arrows. It would be nice to clip it on the string and have it stay put.
Maybe instead of modifying my arrows I could modify my string serving. I could put an extra wrap over the serving right where the arrow nocks on or something.
But then again.... I could also spend my time learning to make bone arrowheads :D
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