If you want to use the nocks just keep your old ones after they burned out and use them for practice.

 

Yup, this is what I’ve been doing.

 

I have used both, lighted nocks a great for shot placement, reflective tape is great if no pass through after dark looking for a deer. I use both, your decision

 

There has too many "Lighted" Nocks that have Come nd Gone even "Easton" had their vrsion butit barely last 2 years sothere much be a Reason. As for Seeing your POI I used Bright Yell or White Non Lighted Nicks and see the POI as yel or Wht on "Brown" most can see. I also use what "Onstringer" Now called a Reflective "Tracer" SOLID-Flo Tracers they come in a few colors I used Flo Yellow.I have Yet to need them as I hunt from a Ladder Stand get Pass Thrus and the Arrow is been always sticking into the Dirt but I never know so If I need to find an Arrow I also carry a Flashlight. But someseemto buy into needing a Lighted Nock If you can "make" the Shot that is way more important that seeing the Exact POI. But some are sold on them How many tmes I have you really needed a "lighted" nock and how much have you spent on them? Has it been worth using them? Did Fred Bear Need them? If you prcatice and know your equipment and shooting skills I would think lighted nocks are not really Needed unless you get some "confidence" using them.
LFM

 

There has too many "Lighted" Nocks that have Come nd Gone even "Easton" had their vrsion butit barely last 2 years sothere much be a Reason. As for Seeing your POI I used Bright Yell or White Non Lighted Nicks and see the POI as yel or Wht on "Brown" most can see. I also use what "Onstringer" Now called a Reflective "Tracer" SOLID-Flo Tracers they come in a few colors I used Flo Yellow.I have Yet to need them as I hunt from a Ladder Stand get Pass Thrus and the Arrow is been always sticking into the Dirt but I never know so If I need to find an Arrow I also carry a Flashlight. But someseemto buy into needing a Lighted Nock If you can "make" the Shot that is way more important that seeing the Exact POI. But some are sold on them How many tmes I have you really needed a "lighted" nock and how much have you spent on them? Has it been worth using them? Did Fred Bear Need them? If you prcatice and know your equipment and shooting skills I would think lighted nocks are not really Needed unless you get some "confidence" using them.
LFM

The onesteinger wraps are exactly what I was looking at. I’ve killed plenty of deer without lighted nocks and I would say they are more of a luxury and can give you that much more confidence in shot placement. I don’t have lighted nocks on my recurve arrows and the deer I shot this fall with them I was unable to retrieve. So in this case a reflective wrap would likely have led to finding it. Are the full length wraps the same as the tracers? I would think you could just trim them up and get more bang for your buck.

 

There is just no substitute for the laser beam effect of a lighted nock. I see these post, and and all I can tell you is I match up the nock profile closely , set the nocking points/ Dloop that seems to work good. And use all the Nockturnals in all the sizes just fine. I have some Lumenocks in the .244 size that are nearly a perfect match for the older Black Eagle nocks. The AAE IP nocks are pretty good for the nockturnals. I glue lead shot into the nocks to match weight on some, the G nocks in nockturnal are only 15 grains, and the regular is about 8 so I don't worry about it. I have worked at it some to figure out how to make it a working system. Just like using a little melt glue on the shanks of the lighted nocks to get a good friction fit, etc, if they are loose. The lumenoks have to fit perfect because they have to be a perfect fit for just the right friction to back them up a little and then they slide forward to engage the contacts. I only carry like one or two lighted nock arrows for twilight use, I use the regular for good light conditions.

 

Both

 

I use both and I’d prefer you do same but the final decision lies with you

 

what would a full wrap job add in weight? i think i would just put strips before fletching. some glow paint could also be helpfull for evening hunts. some pretty long lasting glow paints these days! the sun charge would be plenty for couple hours glow.

 

I agree and would not use a full length wrap. Probably just do the “tracer” above the nock and maybe below

 

I'm with Crowley. You can see a lighted nock from over 100y away if conditions are right. Can't do that with arrow wraps. The nock is also the most visible part of an arrow if the vegetation is high.

I've run Nockturnals for years with almost no issues. One out of like 50 cracked and they sent me 3 new ones

 

I don't like reflective wraps just because when hit by light at the right angle they can reflect in your quiver or nocked. I noticed this after wrapping the first arrow with them, walked by a open window and sunlight caused a reflective flash. Still have the wraps but don't use them.

 

I’m really digging the Halo lighted nocks (previously Glory I believe). I’ve practiced with them over quite a few dozen shots now at this point and have sent two of them through deer with no issues at all.

I will say they aren’t quite as bright as Nockturnals, but I’m ok with it for a better quality nock IMO. With that being said, they’re still plenty bright.

 

I use reflective wraps. No lighted nocks for me.

Bisch

 

Opening day this season I hit a doe higher and farther back than I intended. The arrow did not pass through and I watched the deer run off with my lighted nocked arrow. There was zero blood on the ground due to my poor shot placement. I easily found her piled up about 70 yards from the shot only because of the lighted nock. Maybe I would have eventually found her by walking circles but the Nockturnal was a beacon in the woods and made it a stress free recovery on a bad shot.
I hit the main artery going to the back legs and her cavity was full of blood with nothing on the ground. I’m always using lighted nocks.

 

I use lighted nocks and reflective arrow wraps. Save old ones for practice and set your nock sets to the lighted nocks. I make my own wraps in my wife’s cricut machine.

 

Reflective wrap just on the end of the arrrow and bright pink fletchings is all ya need. Seen way to many lighted nocks snap.

 

I've tried lighted nocks and just dont care for them. I went with flo-pink 6" wraps and pink fletching with pink nocks and really like the visibility. Not much bright pink in nature and catches my eye immediately.

 

Trick question, IMHO Both are disadvantages. Adding non-usefull weight to the rear of the arrow is simply counter productive. Keep the knock end as light as practical is my stance on this one.

 

How is the lighted nock not useful? Or even a reflective wrap? They both serve a purpose. Recover arrow or perhaps an animal.Ive been using nockturnals since they came out. No real problems with them. Help me see exactly where my arrow has hit an animal. Which helps me determine how soon to take up the track job. I’d call that very useful. Do I need them, no. But they’re nice to have.

 

Last weekend my son had a pass-thru on a deer from my stand. I helped him recover the deer and all was well except for him lamenting about losing a new Hex arrow with lighted nock and a brand new broadhead. Two days later I was sitting the same stand in the late afternoon and while quietly scanning the area I happened to notice a strange orange glow near the base of a tree nearby. It was his arrow, a full two days later, none the worse for wear. Thinking about giving them a try myself now.

 

I just get cheap lighted Nocks and put them on all my arrows. They shoot fine for me out to 60yds. That’s all my range allows for.

 

both.

 

Have had too many issues with lighted nocks. It is a lot cheaper getting 4" reflective wraps. Haven't had an issue yet recovering.

 

Which wraps are you using?

 

I’m thinking what I’ll do is stick with the .204 diameter, switch to the AAE IP nocks, and use some reflective material (probably above the fletchings) for my primary setup. I’ll tune around that and then see how a lighted nock works with that setup. If it’s the same/similar, I can always keep a couple in my quiver for when I think it will be beneficial. That being said, what lighted nocks match up well with the AAE IP nocks for .204 shafts?

 

I've been wanting to try the Zeon vanes from Q2i as well. Had anyone used them?

 

I use both on my hunting arrow.
I really like the light at the shot, definitely makes identifying the shot placement much easier. Sometimes hair, meat, blood or impact can cause a lighted nock to switch off. This is when a reflective wrap is a necessity for me.
I use the red and green strobing nocturnal nocks and a 6" white reflective onestringer wrap with 3 white blazer vanes.
for some reason the strobing effect shows up easily for me.

 

Guess I am generally lucky these days. I'll attribute that luck to tree stand / saddle hunting for the most part. I seldom shoot more than 20 yards. Arrows are always found within 15 feet on the off side of the shot.

I could see where spot & stalk, ground / blind hunters experience would vary considerably.

 

With arrows so light these days there is no reason to worry about FOC IMO. Just build a lighter arrow and then offset the wrap or lighted nock with a heavier point or insert.....no biggie unless you need a crazy light arrow.

I used the reflective wraps for years and the only bad thing about them is they are a BEAR to get off. I'd hear people say how easy wraps were to remove and argue with them here all the time and then I found out it's the reflective wraps that were the culprit.

I finally tried some Flo Orange standards and they came right off with a little heat. Night & day difference. I don't feel the need to see the arrow better in flight I just want to find it after the shot. Most times it's in the ground anyway........this year that could change........we will see............lol

 

With arrows so light these days there is no reason to worry about FOC IMO. Just build a lighter arrow and then offset the wrap or lighted nock with a heavier point or insert.....no biggie unless you need a crazy light arrow.

I used the reflective wraps for years and the only bad thing about them is they are a BEAR to get off. I'd hear people say how easy wraps were to remove and argue with them here all the time and then I found out it's the reflective wraps that were the culprit.

I finally tried some Flo Orange standards and they came right off with a little heat. Night & day difference. I don't feel the need to see the arrow better in flight I just want to find it after the shot. Most times it's in the ground anyway........this year that could change........we will see............lol

I’ve heard they are pain to remove compared to standard wraps. I think I’ll only use a strip above the fletchings.