Is there a 'magic' distance at which you knowledgeable folks set your knock point when setting up a new bow?
thanks,
Using a bow square, I like to set mine 1/2" above and tune from there. Be sure to leave your nock a little loose for adjusting up or down.
Same method for me, but set to 3/4" (I shoot 3 under).
I shoot 3 under as well and set nock to 3/4 to start.
I'm afraid I worded that poorly. I meant yardage to target. Is there an optimum distance in general, or is it kinda bow specific? Is there a 'dead on' distance to strive for when setting knock point? My apologies.
thanks again,
As far as yardage to the target, you need enough distance to see what the arrow is doing in flight. I like twenty yards or so. Also, here is what works for me as far as setting my nock point. I start out with it higher than what I know it will end up. I start above 3/4 an inch. Then I lower it a 16th at a time until I'm hitting where I am looking. Works for me!
Okay, thank you for that!
Nock point has nothing to do with your dead on distance. The latter is determined by your bow weight, arrow weight and length and anchor placement, and a few other things related to bow design and shooting style.
Now, if you're a gap shooter or point-or aim shooter, you might string walk different distances from the nock to arrive at different "dead-on" distances.