Removal of brass nocking points

[Cakemeister]

This I have just done to increase string speed. Some people say this will adversely affect the balance of my arrows (Easton ACCs). Any thoughts?

Pete

[Dave]

Pete_T - 16/9/2005 7:26 PM This I have just done to increase string speed. Some people say this will adversely affect the balance of my arrows (Easton ACCs). Any thoughts? Pete

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Brass nocking points affected my ACCs quite a bit so I replaced them with serving string nocking points - unfortunately I can't remember which way they affected my arrows (bad week - brain hurts....). Someone else'll be able to tell you though.</p>

[Shirt]

Change the nocking point to whatever you like (currently I'm trying Diamondback covered in fletching glue, it seems a little chunkier and more resilient than dental floss) and see what happens.

I don't think you'll find many people defending brass nocking points, really.

[TJ Mason]

Brass nocking points are heavier than nocking points made of serving thread or dental floss, so they slow the string down. Replacing them with something lighter will make the string faster. This will have the effect of making the arrows act as if slightly weaker.

It's unlikely to be a major problem, but you should retune your bow after changing the nocking point material.

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Beiter bigger better beiter-beiter!

[Dave]

.jpg - 16/9/2005 11:56 PM Beiter bigger better beiter-beiter!

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Aren't they a pain in the bum to install?</p>

[Shirt]

No, just to move if you put them in the wrong place, and if you do too tight a serving it tends to snap them...

[Cakemeister]

Thanks- much retuning is going on as I've also changed grips. What exactly do you mean by 'weaker arrows?'

Pete

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Pete_T - 19/9/2005 3:49 PM

Thanks- much retuning is going on as I've also changed grips. What exactly do you mean by 'weaker arrows?'

Pete

A weaker/more flexible spine.

OK here is my input on this. Brass knocking points were OK for me but they tended to wear out my tab. For this reason alone I removed them and used serving material. I favoured a light coat of thin modeling Dope. It shrinks as it dries. The nocking point will not come undone or fluff up either. But it won't come off either.

When I removed the brass nocks I did notice a change in tune. The extra string speed made the arrow behave weaker. Just like adding more poundage to the bow. But as long as the spine of the arrow is pretty good anyway a twiddle with the preassure button will sort it. Your bow will need bare shaft tuning the get this right.

I suspect other influences on the arrow, such as the way you loose, and other form considerations will have a more dramatic affect than nock point weight. But little changes do add up.

Rich