I was shooting my 50# Bear Montana yesterday morning. My previous group included a "click" when the arrow hit near another one. I thought there goes a nock. I got distracted (wife called) and walked off and left the arrows in the target. I returned about a half hour later to continue shooting and forgot about the "click". I pulled the arrows and went back to shoot and about the third arrow it happened. Horrible sound and shock and the arrow went about 3 feet. I got calmed down and found the arrow had a half a nock on it. I guess the "click" was a hit and the knock ear stayed on untill I released the string for the shot.
A very scarry expierence. My question is what do I look for on the bow. I inspected it after the incident and could see no visible cracks, delams, or tip damage. I was afraid to shoot it again without checking with you guys. Should it be OK, or may there still be hidden damage? I know I am going to be a little gun shy for awhile but I'm sure it will pass.
more than likely it's ok, but like you said, look for cracks,delam,or tip damage, not only with the bow unstrung, but strung , and at full draw get someone to look at it.
longbows are pretty tough.
You should be ok , look it over good, draw it half way carefully a few times. If all looks good try a few full draws, if there are no noises or creeks take her out and shoot her. Just keep an eye on it for a few days. More than likely its ok. One of the reasons I like Montanas, thier tough bows.
CAREFULLY run your finger over the bow to check for splintering...
my bear montana did the same thang and it still shoots good
Bob
I have dry fired a few high and and low end bows over the years, because of nocks they have all been OK. But check the bow over. :thumbsup:
A lot of the stored energy was still transfered to the arrow, I think you'll be OK.