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DC:
I didn't want to hijack the other nocking point thread so I started this one. I don't use a shelf. I start with the nocking high and then lower it bit by bit until I feel it go by my knuckle, then back up a bit. What I'm starting to wonder about is if this is even close to a decent way of setting it? Is there a solid relationship between nock height and the fletching hitting your finger? Let's say that I adjusted my nock height for the best flight I could get but that meant the fletching was whacking my knuckle. First, could this even happen or does "good flight" automatically mean that the fletch will clear my knuckle?  Should I raise the nock point and hope for the best?

Pat B:
DC, generally there is a "sweet spot" as to where the nock goes. It is a bit different for each archer. Move the nock up or down a little and see where your sweet spot is.
 I place the arrow pass at the top of my hand with my middle finger at the mid point on the bow(about 1 1/2" above center) then I start with my nocking point about 3/8" above perpendicular but like I said before I nock my arrow above the nock point.

DC:
So in your case you would measure your 3/8" to the top of your nock point. Sorry to be picky but when it's suggested to move your nock point 1/16" at a time and the nock point itself is about 1/8" wide where you measure from and to becomes important.

DC:
Here's the bow I'm messing with. My favourite at the moment.:D It's got 4-500 shots through it and now it has about 1/4" negative tiller. You can see it in the picture. The string is parallel with the white line. I think I've had to move the nock point up to keep the fletch away from my knuckle. The nock point is 3/4" from perpendicular to the bottom on the nock point. I put the arrow under. That seems a little excessive to me. If I retiller to 1/8" positive what's going to happen to the nock point and knuckle whacking.

Woodely:

--- Quote from: Pat B on February 26, 2019, 10:37:17 am ---DC, generally there is a "sweet spot" as to where the nock goes. It is a bit different for each archer. Move the nock up or down a little and see where your sweet spot is.
 I place the arrow pass at the top of my hand with my middle finger at the mid point on the bow(about 1 1/2" above center) then I start with my nocking point about 3/8" above perpendicular but like I said before I nock my arrow above the nock point.

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I basically do the same then adjust the nock height to get decent arrow flight.  Its all trial and error, no point in using a measuring device.  For arguments sake I have it done it on so many bows that I usually get the nock height perfect from the get go.

"like I said before I nock my arrow above the nock point."  why do you nock the arrow above the point.?

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