I have some newer carbons that I have made up. These are the first set of carbons I have ever shot. That being said I was shooting and one of the knocks twisted in my hand while I was inspecting it. I gave it a tug and it came out with ease. Are knock in carbon arrows suppose to do this or do I have to glue them in?? Are all the carbon arrows like this? I ordered these full length with knock on already.
I shoot GT and I swap the factory nocks out for Easton Super nocks. They seem to be tougher and have a snugger fit to me.
Just inspect the shaft at the nock end to make sure there are no cracks. Try another nock to see if that makes a difference.
Mine will twist or pull out with a little bit of effort. It's never been a problem.
A small dab of super glue will cure it if it bothers you.
I have been shooting GT arrows for years. I use GT nocks and have never had any problems with them. Yes, they can by moved or removed by twisting them. That is a plus to me. as I can move my nock on each arrow to orient the fletching or broadhead just the way I want it. Also being able to remove them easily makes for easy replacement of a damaged nock.
Bisch
If they are too loose put a piece of saran wrap over the nock before pushing it in.
I shoot GT's as well and have never had any problems. It is strange that it would just come out. Mine move but with a little effort. They are great arrows. I like the fact that they move as well because so I can orient the fletchings and so that if a nock is ever damaged and the shaft is still in working condition, it is easily replaced.
Thanks guys
I only asked because I am used to alums where you just glue the knock on and you are set. My knocks are staying in the shaft when shooting I was just worried that whey were not suppose to move.
I haven't had any issues with GT nocks and you can twist them but should stay put for the most part while shooting. I would NOT glue them in. If they break they will be a pain to remove from the shaft.
The white GT nocks seem more durable and have held up better than the colored ones for me.
QuoteOriginally posted by BowZen:
Just inspect the shaft at the nock end to make sure there are no cracks. Try another nock to see if that makes a difference.
Good advise.
some batches are more loose than others - try another batch if you don't like them - I like the GT nock
Mine move and come out easily as well, always have. I swap them out with the Easton super nocks as well. The Eastons don't have that abrupt click on the string like the GT's do.
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I replace mine with easton knocks aslo.
I glue mine in with rubber cement. It keeps them from backing out and if they do break off in the shaft, I screw a wood or drywall screw in them and pull them out with pliers.
I like the fact that I can rotate the nock in the Gold Tip shafts. Saves feather wear on my target arrows.I do however change the nocks. I use to use Easton super uni nocks but I am now using Bohning nocks in my Gold Tips.
I like the Bohning Signature nocks in the Gold Tips also. Hey David, I sure miss that Cherokee Magnum!
QuoteOriginally posted by Bisch:
I have been shooting GT arrows for years. I use GT nocks and have never had any problems with them. Yes, they can by moved or removed by twisting them. That is a plus to me. as I can move my nock on each arrow to orient the fletching or broadhead just the way I want it. Also being able to remove them easily makes for easy replacement of a damaged nock.
Bisch
Bisch nailed it!
For loose nocks, the easiest thing to do is place a plastic bag, like the grocery store kind over the arrow and push the nock in and then tear off the bag and trim , makes a good tight fit, but you can still turn them and remove easy.
i use the GT nocks or if i want a different colour I buy bohinng signature nocks. they are just as good and cost 1/4
they are push in only ,no glue, work fine no need to change it
Bohning Signature nocks here.