I have always shot off the string but I've been tinkering a little lately and decided to tie in a loop and try it. I really think I'm gonna like it. Been shooting it for about a week now and I don't see myself going back to the string. I want to tie in a soft noc above and below my arrow position so that I will always have a "go to spot" in case I need to tie in a loop while in the field. I know some people just use the regular brass nocs, if anything at all, but I'm thinking that I may like a soft noc better. Any reasons not to go this route? If the soft noc is ok, what material is best to use??
I just shoot a straight loop and write down my nock center even though I don't have to...What happens is after shooting your loop it will leave a distintive mark once it is removed. Just use common sense in whatever you do. Everyone should keep a log book with all your bow measurements. I have heard arguments both ways about the soft nock, but I just prefer the loop. Keep it simple.
String loops are the way to go for so many reasons. Do a search on this site you will find out alot of info about off string or string loop. There is no need for a soft nock on the string due to nock is captured between knots.
I have a soft nock (serving material) below the nock point but not one above. The reason I do those is to prevent nock pinch from the d-loop knots and to prevent my d-loop from sliding up or down.
Had a regular nock on the bottom of mine, maybe just a sense of security for those of us that are hard on bows, but just felt good knowing that I had a place of refrence if something went crazy. Mind you that I dont realy do any work on my bow myself, and driving 11 hrs to the high country of Utah to chase mullies, I never wanted to take any chances.
I tie nocks in above and below. My bottom one is twice as long as the top one, it helps to apply downward pressure on the arrow to keep it planted on a tuner blade style rest, and to also keep the release aligned perfectly behind the arrow. I use BCY's 3D material to tie in all my nock points and peeps.
Thought everyone who'd been around us old-timers had seen all our tricks by now Ben... Here ya go. http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/technical/196301-how-tie-nocksets-d-loop.html
I use a brass nock-set below the arrow nock with one knot below the nock-set and one above the arrow nock for the same reason...added pressure downward. I tried all of the possable combinations and that turned out to be the most accurate for me.
Thanks for all the great info. guys. I really appreciate it!! Greg, The link back to the other site was very useful. Thanks.
After I find centershot I tie in a soft nock above and below... comes in handy at the camp when you break a loop or it comes untied and you have to redo it. Don't need to measure, just tie another one on. Plus, like someone stated above. Stops nock pinch and you can still have the soft nocks tight against the arrow nock.
It depends on the strength and firmness of the rope material being used. With normal rope I tie a nock above and below but with a heavier, stiffer material like Brownells, I'll just use the rope and know that it isn't going anywhere.
OK, I finally got a picture of what works for me. My loop material is very stiff/tough...BCY they tell me.
