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Lighted nock?

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by luke/r, Aug 3, 2009.

  1. luke/r

    luke/r Weekend Warrior

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    I was wondering who uses them and how you like them? How much do they weigh? Also, is there one to fit the FMJ's?
    Thanks!
     
  2. BOWSPEC

    BOWSPEC Weekend Warrior

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    I'm thinking of swtching to them too. I just asked the guy at the bow shop about weight and he said as long as you aren't shooting out past 40 yds you won't notice any difference. I was worried about having to tweak my sights, aparently that is not an issue because the wieght difference is so minute.
     
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    I use them and my arrow flight hasn't been disturbed. The only thing is the light is not reliable. I'm shooting Luminocks and I have shot 2 of them twice and the light didn't come on on the second shot. Customer service was good but will it happen when I need it?
     
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    You won't notice past 40 yards either.

    Here's a video I did on the Tracer Nock from Easton.

    Tracker Nock Video: Click Me:

    Turns out it didn't work all the time but it did light on the buck I shot on Halloween. It was neat to see it blinking in the distance when I recovered the animal. I saw the nock before the deer as the arrow stayed in the buck, 8 yard shot almost straight down.
     
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    Gr8atta2d Die Hard Bowhunter

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    and yes they make one for the FMJ..I used the tracer last year. I will again this year!
     
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    Anyone use the Firenock or the G5? I kinda like the Blue.

    I got my Tracer nock out the other day. Dead as dead can be, or broke. I know I deactivated it last year.
     
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    luke/r Weekend Warrior

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    Thanks guys. I am going to look into the Tracer nocks.
     
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    I use Firenocks. Love 'em.

    They're extremely dependable and the battery is replaceable. Far more dependable than the lumenocks and no magnet to screw around with like the tracers.
     
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    I shoot the g5 in blue, but they were having problems with them so now they only make red. The nice thing about them is you can change the batteries in them when they go out. Another replaceable battery nock is the firenock which also work great. Now even luminock has a replaceable battery in their signature series and they make one in green. I have used lighted nocks since they came out and it's great to watch your arrow flight in low light conditons. Good luck deerman
     
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    I use burt coyote lumenoks. I've shot 60 yards with them and they fly deadly.
     
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    Ive looked into using them and know a few people that also use the Firenoks and dont have anything bad to say about'em so i might give them a try this year
     

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