anyone use lumenoks?

threeunder · July 23, 2012, 07:07:00 PM

Just wonder what you think of them. Also, does anyone know how much they weigh?
Ken

BOWMARKS · July 23, 2012, 07:19:00 PM

I have used both the X and S nock they weigh in at 26 grains.

The nocturnals weigh in at 20 grains.

Only differace I can see is if the Lumenock is shot and at impact the arrow hits a solid object it pushes the luminock out and the light goes out.

Where as the nockturnal has a switch built into the nock that impact does not bother,a little more cost but worth it in the end.

Bill Carlsen · July 23, 2012, 07:27:00 PM

I've used lumenoks for years but think that the nocturnals are more reliable.

TURKEYFOOTGIRL · July 23, 2012, 08:23:00 PM

They are lots of fun to shoot and you can really see bad tuning when you shoot them in low light. Or good tuning for that matter.

Mongo · July 23, 2012, 08:27:00 PM

Switched from Lumenocks to Nockturnals just recently, I prefer having a positive switch to turn them on and off.

rastaman · July 23, 2012, 09:13:00 PM

I've used lumenocks off and on for about the last year. They work great when they work (which is less than 50% of the time for me). I'm going to try some nockturnals and see how they compare.

Sage Custom · December 02, 2012, 03:55:00 PM

I've had problem with about half of the nockturnals turning on before the shot, like about at 10-20" draw.

December 02, 2012, 04:00:00 PM

I tried the lumenocks several years ago and it was a 50/50 chance as to whether they would work off my stick bow. I have recently tested out the nocturnals up at the local archery shop and they seem a lot more dependable.

The only animal I ever shot at with a lighted nock was with a lumenock and it did not work.

Bisch

Slickhead · December 02, 2012, 04:07:00 PM

I tried them but in the rain they came on in the quiver.
I bought a nocturnal and like them much more
But I lost the arrow to a missed doe
PS. you cant see the light under ground LOL

vintage archer · December 02, 2012, 04:36:00 PM

Lited knocks are not reconigized by Compton or P& Y if you intend to enter animals in either of these recording books
Other than that they are a great aid in game recovery

cacciatore · December 02, 2012, 05:32:00 PM

I use the lighted nocks a lot for wild boar,because they move at the really last light and tracking is a nightmare.
I was disappointed by the Luminocks since they barely lighted at all or just at the release.
With the Nocturnal I had 100% success,no reason to look back.

LC · December 02, 2012, 05:43:00 PM

Another that had poor results with Lumenocks. They worked pretty good target shooting but never stayed lite with live animal kills. I like Nocturnal or Eastons brand. Both have worked flawlessly for me.

joe ashton · December 02, 2012, 05:52:00 PM

also not legal in Colo.

joe ashton · December 02, 2012, 05:54:00 PM

also not legal in Colo. I used nockturnals this year (out of state). When I released the arrow on a doe My mind did a "What the H@$5 is that thing flying at my doe" I absolutely forgot that they were on my arrow!

jax · December 02, 2012, 06:05:00 PM

I use nocturnals as well. I like em traditional or not.

Big Ed · December 02, 2012, 06:08:00 PM

I have used the Nocturnals with out any issues!

Kingsnake · December 02, 2012, 08:52:00 PM

I use Lumenocks primarily because it helps when filming hunts. I understand that this would be illegal in some areas and that any "trophy" taken while using lumenocks might not be recognized by some organizations. Bottom line...I am a first (legal) deer shooter, with no aspiration of trophies. Lumenocks don't let me shoot any better.....they just help me (and the camera) follow the arow a little better.

Kingsnake

TxAg · December 02, 2012, 08:57:00 PM

nockturnals are the best...although, i hear they have new (questionable) ownership

huntsmanlance · December 02, 2012, 09:48:00 PM

I have read about lighted nocks before but never tried them...so after reading this thread i just ordered a three pack of nockturnals on that auction site...they were only $25 shipped...same price or a bit lower than here locally...and no sales tax.

Has anyone used these with reflective arrow wraps? Wondering if my wraps will glow!

Lance

ChuckC · December 02, 2012, 10:00:00 PM

They are not legal to use in more than one state. Make certain you don't get into trouble.

ChuckC