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Translucent vs opaque plastic arrow nocks
shooter123:
Ok, plastic isn't very primitive so mods feel free to delete this thread if it doesn't fit in here.
I was wondering if the opaque plastic arrow nocks hold up better than the translucent ones? As in would they be a bit stronger and impact resistant to slapping together in the target and the occasional clipping by other arrows hitting the target?
I built a primitive bow during lockdown and have been having great fun with it and over the past few months my groupings have gotten better to a point where I'm getting a reliable group, only problem is my back garden/yards safe shooting area isn't very long so if another arrow clips a nock on the way in it has a habit of hairline fracturing it because the arrow still has plenty of energy on entry I guess. These last few days I've managed to destroy two nocks from near-robin hood shots.
Its been getting colder where I live so I wonder if that makes the plastic more prone to breaking but anyway.
Any difference in strength between the opaque and translucent arrow nocks? Something tells me the translucent ones would be weaker but I'm not sure.
Thanks!
Digital Caveman:
I've only used opaque, but one of the reasons I like plastic nocks is that their replaceable. I've had a few times when the plastic gets destroyed, but the wood is still fine. Self nocks would far a lot worse.
Pat B:
I prefer self nocks. I've had plastic nocks break but never a self nock. I don't shoot groups when practicing so hitting the nock is rare for me.
Hawkdancer:
I'm with Pat B on the nocks! I do use both, but mostly because I have had the arrows for a while. For hunting purposes, it doesn't matter, the first shot has to count!
Hawkdancer
shooter123:
--- Quote from: tradcraftsman on October 12, 2020, 07:39:40 am ---I've only used opaque, but one of the reasons I like plastic nocks is that their replaceable. I've had a few times when the plastic gets destroyed, but the wood is still fine. Self nocks would far a lot worse.
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--- Quote from: Pat B on October 12, 2020, 09:14:37 am ---I prefer self nocks. I've had plastic nocks freak but never a self nock. I don't shoot groups when practicing so hitting the nock is rare for me.
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Oh thanks, well I did try cutting some nocks into the shaft but the dowels I used would just split on release. Might switch over to one of those target faces which has multiple bullseyes so the groups are spread out.
--- Quote from: Hawkdancer on October 12, 2020, 11:33:28 am ---I'm with Pat B on the nocks! I do use both, but mostly because I have had the arrows for a while. For hunting purposes, it doesn't matter, the first shot has to count!
Hawkdancer
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No bow hunting allowed in this country (UK) so I don't have to worry about that!
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