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Offline TimberTinker

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Arrow Nock help needed
« on: September 21, 2019, 11:36:58 pm »
Hey All,

Not sure if this is the right forum for this but I need help figuring out the right size arrow nock.
First off I'm relatively new to all this.

I made my first board bow, fitted with 14 strand b50 string.  The strands are 7x7 Flemish twist.  I bought some arrows and the nocks fit absolutely perfectly on my bow string without a serving.  I served it with .018 string and now the nocks are way too tight.

I like the string setup, want to keep it served for sure, any size serving will render the nocks on these arrows too tight since they are perfect with no serving.  I really don't want to go less strands on the string and so replacing the nocks seems the way to go... however I cannot find ANYTHING to help finding the right size nock for different size strings.

Anyone have this secret info?


Thanks a bunch in advance!!
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Offline Knoll

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Re: Arrow Nock help needed
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2019, 07:13:53 am »
What is pull weight of your bow? I use 5 lb/strand to determine # of strands for a string. Could fewer strands be used?
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Arrow Nock help needed
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2019, 07:30:56 am »
With plastic nocks you can put them in hot water for a short time and spread the ears apart so they will fit the string.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Arrow Nock help needed
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2019, 08:29:51 am »
A serving will almost always "pack down" a little after 100-150 shots and the nock fit will loosen. How many times have you shot with the new string? I would be sure the serving is settled before you adjust the throat size. A tight nock fit will cause erratic arrow flight, same as a loose nock fit.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Arrow Nock help needed
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2019, 08:53:36 am »
I prefer a loose nock fit and that's how I make my self nocks. I rarely get good flight from a tight fit.
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Offline Hawkdancer

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Re: Arrow Nock help needed
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2019, 10:42:49 am »
If your serving is well waxed, you may be able to gently squeeze it down with a pliers.  Otherwise, I think Pat B and Pearl got it covered.  Nock should more or less just hold the arrow on the string without dropping off.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Arrow Nock help needed
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2019, 12:13:48 pm »
Jerry, my arrows won't stay on the string by themselves. I have to hold them because they are so loose but that's how I like it. I also nock my arrow over the nock point unlike most other folks.
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Offline Woodely

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Re: Arrow Nock help needed
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2019, 03:46:50 pm »
I like my arrows to stay on,  I nock an arrow and hold the bow towards the ground and give it a few shakes it should come off after 2-3 shakes, if not then its to tight.  If its over tight then it can affect arrow flight but a snug fit does not have any affect on it in my experience.
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