Beiter nocking points

[chryd]

Hi Folks.

Just a quick question to you compounders. Have any of you tried the beiter nocking points (the ones that are served into the string) on a compound bow (with D-loop)? or are they strictly for recurve bows? Any benefit to them?

Cheers,
Chris.

[mk1]

chris

I have never come across a compounder using a beiter nocking point. I guess we have enough trouble fixing our D-loops without serving in a beiter nocking point as well. I guess with recurvers using fingers they need any help they can get with consistency and this is not such an issue with compounds because of the bow efficiency and using release aids.

Beiter make a straight grooved nock for compounders: -

"The Beiter Hunter-Nock was designed for Compound Archers with D-Loop. Hunter-Nocks are "symmetric" because only with this shooting style, release and nock are in one line, that means: this is the only symmteric way to shoot in archery!"

[greydog]

Hi chryd, I don't think there would be any advantage as the 'D' loop itself does for a compound what the Beiter nocking point does for a recurve, you'd simply be adding more weight to the string for no advantage. I suppose those shooting limited compound might find it useful, but the string angles on compounds are alot sharper than on recurves, so I imagine breakage would become a problem on most bows.

[Robin Astra]

I use the Beiter Hunter (symetrical) In/Out nocks, but I know several compounders who use the asymetric (recurve) nocks and are achieving sub 20 handicaps!

[Meddler]

Originally Posted by chryd

Hi Folks.

Just a quick question to you compounders. Have any of you tried the beiter nocking points (the ones that are served into the string) on a compound bow (with D-loop)? or are they strictly for recurve bows? Any benefit to them?

Cheers,
Chris.

Yes. Me.

I have the Beiter nock with a D-loop. It's as good a solution as anything else. A bit of a faff to get on the string, but otherwise no problems. I also use Beiter Hunter nocks. I like the setup.

You pays your money and takes your choice...

Oh and if you want points of reference, I've only shot a 1092 FITA and a 560 Portsmouth.

I would do a lot better if I shot more often...