WOW, not how I imagined this thread to go, I'm all for legalizing them in my state, however, I don't plan on using them simply because of the cost of them, it's already an expensive proposition loosing an arrow, I realize they might be easier to find, still makes an arrow more expensive than I want it to be and who knows, I might get a book eligible animal some day:) not likely, but sometimes the simple minded bucks and bulls get big antlers too:)

QuoteOriginally posted by SaltyDawg:
Nocturnals in my opinion are the absolute best retail version of the lighted nocks.

I prefer to build my own. A lot less expensive, and work just as good.

Here's how I build mine:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8SWVlkyt8Y  

Rick

Where do you get the Rod n Bob Thill light from?

QuoteWhere do you get the Rod n Bob Thill light from?

I usually get mine at Academy Sports, but I'm sure other sporting good stores like Cabelas, Bass Pro, and some others carry them. Think I remember picking some up at Walmart once also.

Rick

have a link,so i can see the package?

http://www.rod-n-bobbs.com/index.php?page=prodList&by=type&by_id=BatteryLights

Thanks for all the helpful comments:
Can anyone please give experience based information about arrow tuning with the added weight of the these much heavier nocks on the back of the arrow, please?  
My rule-of-thumb is that adding weight to the back of an otherwise correctly tuned arrow requires four times as much weight to be added to the front. Maybe the broadhead will have to be stepped-up 25 -50 grains?  Thanks.
Kevin

QuoteOriginally posted by Brandywine:
Thanks for all the helpful comments:
Can anyone please give experience based information about arrow tuning with the added weight of the these much heavier nocks on the back of the arrow, please?  
My rule-of-thumb is that adding weight to the back of an otherwise correctly tuned arrow requires four times as much weight to be added to the front. Maybe the broadhead will have to be stepped-up 25 -50 grains?  Thanks.
Kevin

That is the 64 million dollar question, I wouldn't imagine it to change the tune to that much. Probably variable by a factor determined by how much FOC you have. If I can remember I'll plug some numbers into my archery software tonight after work and see what shakes out.

Firenocks!     Gravity switch ...longer battery life and about 50 more colors than Nocturnal   Simple to cut off unlike Nockturnal

Brandywine,

I get accused of tinkering too much but I have fun. Because I shoot the lighted nocks so much. I use hot melt glue and add split shot to my regular nocks to get then the same weight as my lighted nocks and then tune everything.

QuoteOriginally posted by Brandywine:
Thanks for all the helpful comments:
Can anyone please give experience based information about arrow tuning with the added weight of the these much heavier nocks on the back of the arrow, please?  
My rule-of-thumb is that adding weight to the back of an otherwise correctly tuned arrow requires four times as much weight to be added to the front. Maybe the broadhead will have to be stepped-up 25 -50 grains?  Thanks.
Kevin

The nockturnals i used weighed 20 gr vs a normal 10 gr nock. No difference

I've never used them. I attempted once but I couldn't get em to work. I can't even remember what brand they were. I'm sure it wasn't the one most recommended above.

If I used them I would only nock when I was about to shoot a Doe. I realize the opening I'm affording Murphy and his law.

As a PY Measurer I wouldn't use one on a record-class critter.

I've used the Carbon Express ones, the Lumenocks, and the Nockturnals.  The nockturnals have proven far more durable and more reliable and MUCH longer lasting for me.  I won't use the other kinds I mentioned any more.  

Tuning was mentioned -- I know for me, I shoot heavy FOC, as do many of us in the trad world.  If you have super heavy front loading arrows, an 8 to 10 grain increase on the back shouldn't matter.  I like them alot ...haven't lost an arrow since using them.

Use them for tuning and hunting both

earlier this week I ordered some "after burn" lighted nocks, gonna try them out this summer on some wild hogs. I use a cat quiver and most of the lighted nocks would "turn on" in this type of quiver from pressure on the nocks. If I read correctly the "After Burn" nocks have a switch in the nock groove it lights up from string pressure at the shot.

hmmmmm....

if battery powered glowing nocks fit into traditional bowhunting...what doesn't?

joe

I'm working on a magnetic-switch led full-draw indicator. Goes from red...to yellow...to green.

Haters will hate.

yes, i suppose they will.

but are thinkers allowed to think?

joe

I try not to think about tradition when I'm hunting with my cell phone in my pocket,thermocell on, super bright flashlight in my pack for blood trailing and wearing gortex lined boots or rubber knee boots. but when I do think about it I just hope I have enough gas in the thermocell to last the whole hunt.. I tried the red lighted nocks today about 1/2 hour before dark.. they are bright. I don't see them as an advandage in shooting but can see how it may help in finding game. many times right at dark I have had a group of hogs feeding all arround me, I make the shot and hogs run everywhere and I loose track of the one I just shot, I often hear it pile up and give the death squeal but not always. I don't always get a pass thru or a good blood trail either, I think these lighted nocks may help me recover the hogs faster, faster is better when it's 90 degrees out.

QuoteOriginally posted by Robertfishes:
I try not to think about tradition when I'm hunting with my cell phone in my pocket,thermocell on, super bright flashlight in my pack for blood trailing and wearing gortex lined boots or rubber knee boots. but when I do think about it I just hope I have enough gas in the thermocell to last the whole hunt.. I tried the red lighted nocks today about 1/2 hour before dark.. they are bright. I don't see them as an advandage in shooting but can see how it may help in finding game. many times right at dark I have had a group of hogs feeding all arround me, I make the shot and hogs run everywhere and I loose track of the one I just shot, I often hear it pile up and give the death squeal but not always. I don't always get a pass thru or a good blood trail either, I think these lighted nocks may help me recover the hogs faster, faster is better when it's 90 degrees out.

Bingo!