Something to think about guys....

[TNDeerGuy]

Shared in the Serious Forum, but I know there are some that do not visit both so I'm posting here as well. I'm seeing threads all over the place, not just here but in numerous forums, about not archers not knowing exactly where the arrow hit. I know when the moment of truth comes, everything is moving a mile a minute, but you need to make sure that you watch the arrow all the way to the target! It is no different than golf, bowling or baseball/softball—make sure you "swing all the way through the swing and follow thru", archery is no different! This will accomplish two things: it will greatly improve your accuracy by making you follow thru the entire shot sequence and you will know exactly where the arrow impacted. When practicing, watch the arrow thru the peep and keep your bow arm up until after the arrow hits the target and keep the pin on target for an additional two seconds. I know that is over-exaggerated, but it builds up subliminal memory in the brain to do that, so that when the pressure is on, your brain has the memory of what to do—you are "swinging thru the shot/swing'. Too many times, I see archers dropping their bow arms or moving left or right so they can watch the arrow impact—vertical and horizontal equipment alike. This sets up a situation for impacts outside the aiming zone, which can be a very costly mistake—in all forms of archery, hunting or competitively. Then there is the lighted nock. Some people can't stand them, or are hesitant to try them, but they will help identify arrow flight—especially in low-light conditions. Let's say you did everything perfect and as the arrow is heading downrange and you notice a dramatic change in the flight, from a small limb that you didn't see, and the arrow kicks sideways and impacts close to where you were aiming at but because the arrow kicked its directional movement and energy has changed so you will have the instant feedback on how to proceed going foward—should I back out and wait a 2-8 hours, or it's okay to proceed with the recovery? Just something to consider and think about going forward learned from the competitive side of the sport.

 

[user 972]

I agree whole heartedly except for one thing. there is an adrenaline rush at the time of the shot that is not present in golf/baseball etc that will affect the shooters' 'recall' of every detail of the arrows' flight and controlling follow thru of the shot. I had that problem last year. it was several minutes before I could recall some of the minuscule details. the 'level of rush' is different for each person but each person has the ability to work on controlling that rush to the best of their abilities and controlling their follow thru with their shots. I believe it gets better the more animals a shooter shoots because this is the only time that adrenaline rush kicks in.
some of us, myself included, have problems following arrow flight with our eyesight. lighted nocks have help me greatly with that problem.

 

[LanceS4803]

Lighted nocks are a great assist in this, especially in low light conditions.

Although no substitute for proper follow through.

 

[thejetman]

Lighted nocks also weigh a ton and can affect your FOC% which should be accounted for as well. I don't use them because I don't like weight on the back end of my arrow.

 

[TNDeerGuy]

Lighted nocks are lighter than they used to be, some of them are 8-10gr heavier than the original nock, which will have a negligible effect in most cases.

 

[thejetman]

I dunno. I have a set of them and they are just sitting there in the package
Since last year.

 

[TNDeerGuy]

What brand?

 

[user 972]

Lighted nocks also weigh a ton and can affect your FOC% which should be accounted for as well. I don't use them because I don't like weight on the back end of my arrow.

I'm going to try to remember to weigh mine when I get home tonight. I'm curious.

 

[tree_ghost]

I shoot my nocturnal right next to my regular knocks out to 100 yards and can't tell a difference...I keep a lighted nock in the quiver and will shoot it when it's dark and I shoot my regulars if there is plenty of daylight. I've never had trouble seeing my arrow impact unless it's at dawn or dusk

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[TNDeerGuy]

I shoot my nocturnal right next to my regular knocks out to 100 yards and can't tell a difference...I keep a lighted nock in the quiver and will shoot it when it's dark and I shoot my regulars if there is plenty of daylight. I've never had trouble seeing my arrow impact unless it's at dawn or dusk

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I use the same nocks and have the same flight results as you. The only difference is I shoot lighted nocks regardless of the time of day. The reason is, just in case something doesn't go as planned and I need to back out and the arrow doesn't pass thru. A green lighted nock shows up in the dark a long ways away.

 

[UTGrad]

This is my first year committing to lighted nocks. I'm shooting Nockturnals and they have proved reliable.

Unfortunately I lost a doe last weekend due to her taking a step resulting in a gut hit. I watched the lighted nock hit back so the moment it hit the deer is like a photograph in my mind and I knew exactly where I hit.

Plus a lighted nock helps recover the arrow.

 

[user 972]

On my electronic grain scale, GT nock 12 grains, nocturnal nock 20 grains.

 

[UTGrad]

That 8 grains is negligible

 

[TNDeerGuy]

That 8 grains is negligible

Exactly

 

[LanceS4803]

as for FOC, 8grs isn't much, especially when I am shooting 125gr broadheads.

 

[thejetman]

It is alot. It makes your broadhead essentially a 116 grain broadhead. And if your arrow is heavy to begin with your foc will change just a little. If it's light, it will hang it alot.

 

[thejetman]

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