So since most, if not all, of us probably have rests that are adjustable up and down but how do you all determine where to place your nock on a new string with no rest set up. I get to square it across and adjust my rest to work with the point. But I am not 100% sure how to find the point on the string should be the nocking point.
Most use a bow square. You can purchase one right here. http://www.bowhunting.com/shopping/Products/Saunders-Bow-Square__0428.aspx I don't use one. I place my now in a vice and get the bow square. Then I install the rest and use an arrow with a level on it to get the proper nocking point.
Yup I understand the squaring process. Because I want to chose my nock point then square over to my rest and adjust my rest up and down not the other way around.
The arrow should run through the center if the berger hole ( rest mounting hole) the bow square will get you in line with the hole and has marks on it that tells you how to position the nock. I assume this is what you are asking Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk
I don't use a bow square, but use levels instead. Here's a little trick for a Mathews (took years to Master) when setting the nock height, start by setting your rest so the arrow shaft runs thru the center of the berger hole (mounting hole for your rest), then adjust the nock to be slightly higher than level. Most one cam bows will tune better with a nock high setting due to the differences in draw force being applied by the cam on the lower limb. Once you set the nock slightly high, you can fine tune with the rest, but you must start with the arrow running thru the center of the berger hole. This process works regardless of the rest drop away, whisker bis., dual prong. It will get you very close on your tuning as well.
