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Title: 5/16 classic nock fit versus Marco nock fit
Post by: Ray Lyon on April 01, 2013, 03:02:00 PM
Does anyone have both of these and can they tell me if the Marco is definately smaller fit. I've got two vinatage Bear 45/55 endless strings from the early 60's that the 5/16 Classic nock is too loose for. My 9/32 classic nocks fit just right.

Here's what the 3 Rivers site says:

Marco Snap-on Nocks are an old favorite. They give the most secure hold on the bow string to keep an arrow from falling off. No indexer and uses a high quality plastic to be more consistent and very durable.
Title: Re: 5/16 classic nock fit versus Marco nock fit
Post by: Gator1 on April 01, 2013, 03:21:00 PM
Ray,

I have had the same experience as you.  I prefer the Marco Snap nock on my 12 Strand D97 String for my RER.  I don't have to build up the serving at all, and get a nice fit on "my string".

Send me a PM I may have a few Marcos, 5/16's I can send your way to try out.

Mitch
Title: Re: 5/16 classic nock fit versus Marco nock fit
Post by: Ray Lyon on April 01, 2013, 04:08:00 PM
Mitch, pm sent. Thank you.
Title: Re: 5/16 classic nock fit versus Marco nock fit
Post by: snag on April 02, 2013, 01:03:00 PM
For a smaller diameter string and a slightly "snap-on" fit I really like the Bear Paw nocks from Kustom King.
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/snag23/4760BearpawTradNockS_zps4b2ea2a9.jpg)

 If you want to try one for fit I'll send you one..?
Title: Re: 5/16 classic nock fit versus Marco nock fit
Post by: Flying Dutchman on April 02, 2013, 02:11:00 PM
Times 2. But I make them a little bit wider with a small file. When I am ready they arrow just doesn't fall off the string. But with a little push it does.
Title: Re: 5/16 classic nock fit versus Marco nock fit
Post by: Ray Lyon on April 02, 2013, 04:26:00 PM
Thanks for the offers guys. Gator1 has me set up with a Marco coming to try.
Title: Re: 5/16 classic nock fit versus Marco nock fit
Post by: snag on April 02, 2013, 08:44:00 PM
:thumbsup:  

The reasons I like the Bear Paw is that they come off the shaft in the same profile. They don't bulge up as much as other "snap-on" style nocks. The prongs on back also flex allowing the nock to release off the string nicely.
Title: Re: 5/16 classic nock fit versus Marco nock fit
Post by: chanumpa on April 03, 2013, 12:18:00 AM
Snag is right.Give the Bearpaw classics a try.They are my new fave.