I found this tip a while back but I never made a move on it. Finally, I decided to implement the tip and it worked out pretty good. If you're looking for a way to make your hunting arrows and target arrows the same weight without shooting lighted nocks when practicing, this works. [video]https://youtu.be/Rjl-ajbytGI[/video]
I always practice with lighted nocks, have for 5 years now. I keep them when they stop working, and practice with the ones that no longer work. Save the one's that work for hunting.
My lighted nocks hit 3" lower than my regular nocks. I'm going to use this tip, also. I was going to buy a new pack of Nockturnals but this is a much cheaper way for practice nocks.
Not sure that using spent nocks is such a good idea, I had a spent nocturnal break when I released for the shot. Not the nocks fault I had around 500 shots on that assembly.
My arrow flight didn't change once I started using Nocturnal nocks. I always practice with them on the arrow too.
That can happen with any nock though. My POI is about 2" low with lighted at 20. I also practice with broad heads only for the last month before season.
I don't know how a lighted nock with a dead battery would be any different then a new lighted nock. I've had new lighted nocks break when they impact an animal but never on the release.
Like Sam said out to 40 yards I don't see much of a difference but this is a good tip to remain consistent. Definitely does not hurt.
Last year I had a 140" at 40 yards and I didn't shot because I wasn't confident in my equipment at that range. After a short target session I figured out nothing was wrong and I could've made the shot. But doubting myself in the heat of the moment is something I want to avoid when possible.
Good man! Many would have risked it but shows your maturity in terms of being a responsible hunter. Thats what most of the game of archery is all about consistency and confidence. Thanks again for sharing the tip.
Last year was the first year I have ever used lighted nocks. So I definitely wanted to test when I put them on the arrows. at 30 yards shooting 3 arrows with lighted and 3 without there was no noticeable consistent drop. If hey were making a distance is was fractions of an inch.
I use .177 lead pellets glued in the back of my factory nocks to make the lighted nocks and practice nocks the same weight. I weigh the lighted nock, then the regular nock, take the difference and sand the pellet to make the match. Seems like a lot of work but it only takes a second. The weight difference can change arrow spine and give some left and right misses as well. Mine were usually low left from my regular arrows.
