Lighted nocks

[taz_gerstman]

Hello everyone. So I have some questions concerning lighted nocks. I have never used them before and I am thinking about starting. A good friend of mine has told me about glory nocks. So I did some research and ordered me some. Yesterday I decided to try them out. Very easy to turn the light off so I like that but I did notice one issue. When I would draw the bow my arrow started lifting upwards. I couldn’t figure out what was causing it. Finally I did. I noticed that the glory nock forks that you attach to the string were wider than my current nocks. So I believe what is happening is as I draw my bow back the dloop is pinching the nock causing the arrow to raise up. My dloop was setup for my current nocks. My bow guide said I would just need to put on a new d loop. Will this change how my current arrows with my regular nocks shoot? I really don’t plan on having every arrow with a lighted nock but that could change. So what is everyone’s opinion here about light nocks in general and the dloop situation vs two different size nocks? Thanks

 

[Scorpion]

I’m not familiar with those nocks nor what your standard nock setup is. I am shooting Nockturnal G type in my Day Six arrows and saw a negligible different in point of impact.

There is only one way to find out for your setup. It’s not a big deal for hunting, just set it up with your hunting arrow and move on.

 

[bcar]

I shoot Nockturnals as well, they are only slightly heavier than standard nocks. I don't really notice any difference in flight until 40 yards and out. Depending on how much material you have, you might be able to twist back and forth on your d loop to widen it until you get clearance. A new d loop shouldn't really change anything either, it would be very minimal.

 

[KHNC]

A slightly wider D-loop will correct your issue. However, with some cheap quality nocks, they may fit the string way to tight. That could make a difference in impact. i have shot some nocks over the years that actually stayed on the string after the shot. Not good.