Does it matter if....
#1
Typical Buck
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Does it matter if....
...the brass nock is above or below my nocking point on my arrow? Right now I have it so my arrow nocks over the brass ring, and I have my string loop set 1/8th of an inch high as recomended by others.
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Typical Buck
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RE: Does it matter if....
ORIGINAL: Redneck Bowhunter
Most regular is to have the brass ring set above the arrow. They are easier to set that way when using a bow sqaure.
Most regular is to have the brass ring set above the arrow. They are easier to set that way when using a bow sqaure.
#6
Giant Nontypical
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RE: Does it matter if....
I use serving thread and make a nockset below the nock, then I tie on my loop. The tied on nockset is lighter than brass and still keeps the bottom knot from slipping up and pinching the nock.
IMO, it's pointless - if not counterproductive - to have a nockset above the arrow nock when using a loop.
IMO, it's pointless - if not counterproductive - to have a nockset above the arrow nock when using a loop.
#7
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Does it matter if....
I have the brass on top and loop tied above it and on the bottom i tied serving material to keep the loop from pinching my arrow nock on the draw--Arthur is right that you don't need the brass,but i keep it there because i know the brass nock will not slide up or down the string(peace of mind knowing it won't budge)
#8
RE: Does it matter if....
When you draw your bow with a loop your release actually pulls slightly above the center of the arrow.
It is best to use use some serving material and tie a nock below your arrow about 3/16" long and one above your arrow about 1/16" long and install the loop outside these tied in nock sets.
This will center the loop below center of your arrow but when you come to full drawyour release will centerdirectly behind the arrow and also keeps the loop from pinching the arrows nock at full drawmaking a cleaner release from the string.
A brass nock doesn't do anything except add weight to the string and slow down your bow. A properly tied and tightenedstring loop will not slide up the serving unless your string is served with monofilament serving material.
In the pic it looks like the arrow isn't square with the loop but this is only because there isn't a rest on this bow so the arrow is resting onthe shelf. But you can see how the release pulls above center of the loop at full draw.
It is best to use use some serving material and tie a nock below your arrow about 3/16" long and one above your arrow about 1/16" long and install the loop outside these tied in nock sets.
This will center the loop below center of your arrow but when you come to full drawyour release will centerdirectly behind the arrow and also keeps the loop from pinching the arrows nock at full drawmaking a cleaner release from the string.
A brass nock doesn't do anything except add weight to the string and slow down your bow. A properly tied and tightenedstring loop will not slide up the serving unless your string is served with monofilament serving material.
In the pic it looks like the arrow isn't square with the loop but this is only because there isn't a rest on this bow so the arrow is resting onthe shelf. But you can see how the release pulls above center of the loop at full draw.
#9
RE: Does it matter if....
First of all, I don't use that heavy stringloop material everyone else uses. I use 500 pound parachute cord. It's very small diameter and use only enough to fit your arrow nocked and release. Make sure it's tight, open with a needle nose pliers tight. It will not slip. I don't serve it, or use anything else on it. It will stay in place if tied and set right.
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RE: Does it matter if....
ORIGINAL: The Rev
First of all, I don't use that heavy stringloop material everyone else uses. I use 500 pound parachute cord. It's very small diameter and use only enough to fit your arrow nocked and release. Make sure it's tight, open with a needle nose pliers tight. It will not slip. I don't serve it, or use anything else on it. It will stay in place if tied and set right.
First of all, I don't use that heavy stringloop material everyone else uses. I use 500 pound parachute cord. It's very small diameter and use only enough to fit your arrow nocked and release. Make sure it's tight, open with a needle nose pliers tight. It will not slip. I don't serve it, or use anything else on it. It will stay in place if tied and set right.