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Title: gold tip nocks?
Post by: rick7 on October 09, 2013, 01:42:00 PM
i had another one break while at almost full draw. this makes about seven to break in about 5 months. anyone else have this problem? i am only shooting a 46 lb longbow.  and i do not use gold tip nocks any more
Title: Re: gold tip nocks?
Post by: sbschindler on October 09, 2013, 01:51:00 PM
I use signature nocks,, Haven't had any problems
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Post by: Roadkill on October 09, 2013, 02:03:00 PM
a couple of months ago the forums lit up with problems with GT nocks.  I believe GT replaced them w/o question.  They will replace your nocks I thinnk
Title: Re: gold tip nocks?
Post by: agtex42 on October 09, 2013, 02:08:00 PM
I never cared for them, had similar issues in the past but thankfully nothing catastrophic. I still use good tip shafts but Easton 3D Supernocks get installed as soon as they get to the house!
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Post by: Bullfrog 1 on October 09, 2013, 02:48:00 PM
WOW, you must have a bad batch. I know I shouldn't say this but never had one break.   BILL
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on October 09, 2013, 02:51:00 PM
Let me guess they are white?
Title: Re: gold tip nocks?
Post by: GANDGOLF on October 09, 2013, 02:57:00 PM
I've had a couple break. Never used the white ones. I'm with agtex42 I'll shoot Gt,but,Easton Supernocks or Bohning Signatures for me.    :nono:
Title: Re: gold tip nocks?
Post by: rraming on October 09, 2013, 04:10:00 PM
I thought it was the red or orange that had the issues. Had to be three years ago this batch was made. Contact GT and they will tell you

I use white ones - never had a problem
Title: Re: gold tip nocks?
Post by: JRY309 on October 09, 2013, 05:32:00 PM
After hearing about al the trouble with them,I don't use them.I prefer Easton 3D Super nocks is my preferred nock for arrows with the .246 ID which is most all 5/16" carbon and aluminum with a uni-bushing.I had a buddy send a bunch back for replacement ones from GT and had a few break of the new ones he received.I just don't want to take the chance of a possible dry fire.
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Post by: joe ashton on October 09, 2013, 05:45:00 PM
I've had 4  or so break in as many years.
Title: Re: gold tip nocks?
Post by: rick7 on October 09, 2013, 06:34:00 PM
yes tj  white
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Post by: Fanto on October 09, 2013, 06:44:00 PM
i started using them two years ago and I have only ever managed to break them by shooting arrows against hard surfaces and having them slap against the ground or a tree or something. never had one go during the draw or loose, on upto 75#.

having said all that I buy bohninng signature because they cost about 1/4 and i think they look nicer and they function the same
Title: Re: gold tip nocks?
Post by: rick7 on October 09, 2013, 06:46:00 PM
absolutely no more gold tip nocks for me
Title: Re: gold tip nocks?
Post by: Cmane07 on October 09, 2013, 10:04:00 PM
Had an older GT nock break on me at full draw earlier this year. Scared the crap out of me! I think the new ones are better tho.