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Post by esshup on Oct 29, 2019 23:17:54 GMT -5
I have a technical question. Why do different mfg's. say to only use a certain type of nock? There's flat, half moon, and at least one other type that I can't think of - 10 point maybe?
i.e. what drives the type of nock that a crossbow uses?
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Post by deadeer on Oct 30, 2019 1:46:57 GMT -5
Ten Point says you cant use a half moon nock due to the trigger box setup. Something about clearance of the claws. Older ones used a flat nock, then changed to omni nock, now have another new style.
Others use a flat nock, like Excalbur. They have wider limbs, so there is less pinch of string angle to deflect the knock. They also run little down pressure on the rail.
Others that use v nocks have more downward pressure that can actually go under the arrow. The v nock centers the string to avoid a dry fire.
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Post by parrothead on Oct 30, 2019 6:44:02 GMT -5
Deaddeer why did 10 pt switch knock types?
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Post by Woody Williams on Oct 30, 2019 8:49:16 GMT -5
For TenPoint the Omnis were a step up from the flat nocks.
Supposedly they keep the string in the proper position as the arrow propels forward.
The new Alpha nocks are for the new narrow bows where the string is at an extreme angle.
Their other bows work just fine with the Omnis.
I was going to switch over to the Alphas for my Horton Storm RDX but TenPoint said it wasn’t needed and I would not gain anything from it. Plus the Alpha Brites were not near as bright as my Omni Brites so I stayed with what I got.
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Post by deadeer on Oct 30, 2019 8:58:01 GMT -5
Deaddeer why did 10 pt switch knock types? Woody gave your answer. |
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Post by parrothead on Oct 30, 2019 11:39:54 GMT -5
Woody is the Crossbow Master. Yes he did.
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Post by esshup on Nov 2, 2019 15:11:51 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I have a Barnett Revolution that uses half moon nocks, and after every shot I can see where the string slid along the arrow channel on both sides. I was wondering about the string angle on some of the newer bows and if the edges of the nocks would chafe on the string.
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