Double nock set

Buckeye1977 · July 28, 2016, 10:10:00 PM

Was having some trouble tuning my bw longbow and decided to try a double nock set and it seemed to really straighten the arrow out. Wondering who else uses one and why?
Thanks, Nick

Jock Whisky · July 28, 2016, 10:17:00 PM

I've been using two nock sets for years. There was some slow motion video around a while ago that showed the arrow slipping down the string on release.

M60gunner · July 28, 2016, 10:19:00 PM

I have also started to use a double nock set on my bows. It may help my shooting if there is any help for me but I like the idea the arrow is staying put.

July 28, 2016, 10:24:00 PM

Every bow I have has 2 nock points, one above and one below the arrow. If you have ever seen the slow motion video of how an arrow can slide down the string on release without them, you would see why!

Bisch

tim roberts · July 28, 2016, 10:43:00 PM

The bottom one is made longer, about a 1/4", it keeps me from crowding the nock when I draw.
Thanks,

Friend · July 28, 2016, 11:21:00 PM

Have been using double nock sets since the 70's.

Mike Faith · July 29, 2016, 12:35:00 AM

definitely double nock, I prefer to tie them on, easier on my glove...

Pine · July 29, 2016, 01:01:00 AM

Two for me also .

Buckeye1977 · July 29, 2016, 06:07:00 AM

Never seen the videos on YouTube but will watch today. Seemed to help my arrow flight a bunch with bare shaft so I'll be leaving them on. Right now I just have 2 brass nock cause I have never tied one on but have seen some videos on it. Any reasons other than tearing up glove to go to tie on nock?
Thanks, Nick

Roy from Pa · July 29, 2016, 06:34:00 AM

I've seen the video years ago and have been using 2 nock sets ever since. Can't hurt.

dringge · July 29, 2016, 06:45:00 AM

This is something I had never considered. I may give it a try. I shoot 3 under and have for a long time.

Possum Head · July 29, 2016, 06:56:00 AM

Only way to go!

July 29, 2016, 07:04:00 AM

If your nock fits the string snug, it really doesn't help much to have an additional nock set below the arrow. If it's loose that's a whole different story and snap nocks can be loose.

Here's a couple videos that shows what can happen.

https://plus.google.com/photos/+MichaelTravis12c27/albums/5440061363494899889?banner=pwa

Buckeye1977 · July 29, 2016, 07:22:00 AM

I would think that the 1/4 of an inch that the arrow drops down would make a big difference especially when it comes to broadhead tuning. I never shot a double nock on my recurves but the longbow I just got which is my first seems to really need it.

Buckeye1977 · July 29, 2016, 07:24:00 AM

I would think that the 1/4 of an inch that the arrow drops down would make a big difference especially when it comes to broadhead tuning. I never shot a double nock on my recurves but the longbow I just got which is my first seems to really need it.

Terry Green · July 29, 2016, 09:32:00 AM

I have used them in the past, and still have a couple bows with doubles, but I wont take them hog hunting as I may need to string a second arrow real fast.....as I have in the past many times.

By using them on some and not others, I really can't find a difference and I shoot from all sorts of positions.

Blackhawk · July 29, 2016, 09:49:00 AM

Why a string nock set instead of the brass one?

An old timer told me years ago that the brass nock was louder. I guess it's possible that the plastic arrow nock rubbing the brass upon release would make more noise, but do not know if it's ever been tested.

I know a string nock set saves wear on the glove, and if it's quieter then it's better.

Mike Faith · July 29, 2016, 10:42:00 AM

I only use the double to keep the arrow in place on the string while I am in a natural blind or a treestand, I have had an arrow slide down the string in the past at very bad time...cost me a shot opportunity on a buck, I also changed to a nock that fit more snug on the string. I can see how it would be slight disadvantage when a quick follow-up shot is needed...something to consider next time I am chasing pigs!
As far as noise comparison from tied on to brass I do not know...
Mike

Rick Richard · July 29, 2016, 03:51:00 PM

Bunch of us do.

olddogrib · July 29, 2016, 04:08:00 PM

Never heard the noise argument and I've been at this awhile. I prefer tied-ons above and below. In my opinion, brass would be more apt to damage the serving underneath from over crimping if you move it around a lot. It will be more apt to wear a glove/tab if it's underneath whatever you use. If you know what you're doing and use the right diameter material you can tie on a nock set that is adjustable up and down the string and will stay where you leave it...lots of ways, google it.