Lighted nocks

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  1. dbl D

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    I'm in need of new lighted nocks. I've shot nocturnals for years but have had horrible luck since they've changed the design. I bought two packs last year and 3/6 would just flicker or would randomly turn on and off after the shot. The other three were half as bright as the old style ones I had left over. Anyone know if they fixed these issues? What else do you guys shoot that is reliable?
     
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    I tried Launchpads this year and I have been pleased with them. They fit my arrows perfectly without any adjustment.
     
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    Luminocks turned on half the time but I've never had an issue with the Nockturnals. If you purchased them from a legit store and have the receipt(or not) see if you can exchange them. If they fell off a truck then you get what you pay for ;-)
     
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    I have been using ignitor lighted nocks this season and i would not recommend them. The light stick doesn't always come on the nocks break easily. i have gone thru close to a dozen nocks since summer. and you have to glue in the insert for them to work. not a fan
     
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    I like the Carbon Express Launchpads. I shoot the blue and they look awesome. They function every time and very easy to turn off, just need to pull the nock away from the arrow. A better design than the Luminok or Nockturnal.
     
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    Nocturnal and launchpads have been my preferred choices. Luminock have been terrible/

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    Always had great luck with nick turbans on my gold tip hunter xts
     
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    mississippi hoyt shooter Weekend Warrior

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    Auto correct nockturnals
     
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    You gotta admit that was funny, nick turbans, auto correct is as bad as kids.
     
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    Launch pads! bright easy to turn off. I like the reds, but blue sounds wicked also.
     
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    do launch pads work on every brand of arrows
     
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    • Launchpad Lighted Precision Nocks are only intended to be used with undamaged Carbon Arrows having an internal diamteter of 0.244 in. through 0.246 in.
    From the website, so I think the answer is no unless it's within these specs.
     

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