I think either will be fine, but you really can't use both. The aae nock is wider so the dloop will need to be wider. If you set it up for the x nocks and try to use the aae nock, it will be very tight. I like the aae nocks but all my bows are set up for x nocks.

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If you set it up for the x nocks and try to use the aae nock, it will be very tight.

Just to comfirm, do you mean attach an AAE nock when I tie in the nock sets? (that's actually what I wound up doing when I tied in the last nock set on the Zebra that I had in there before the GAS)

 

I have the same issue between axis 4mm and rip tko.
The victory nocks need swapping out because they're fatter in the height so fit too tightly between the nock sets and dloop.
Just swap out the nocks and you'll be good to go.

 

Just swap out the nocks and you'll be good to go.

What nock did you end up running with?

 

Not exactly to your question, but.....

I have shot Axis arrows since they came out (looong time). But, I have never liked the X-nock. For any "standard" center serving string build, the X-nock is always too tight for my liking.

So... I use Bohning A-nock for my Axis hunting arrows, and, Easton G-nock for all my various target arrows. The nock fit on both of these is very similar and fits perfect for any standard (most used) center serving builds. (Note- Nock height IS different on these 2 nocks, so d-loop spacing is a consideration if on the same bow. I only use the Axis arrows on my hunting rig.)

 

I use both and don’t notice any difference string served for X nocks. Switched most of mine over to IP nocks as I think they are the best. Also shoot 5mm mainly with 4mm backup arrows. Some will have to move rest a touch due to diameter difference but it’s good enough for me for the most part alternating arrows in random groups to 100. Preferably I’ll shoot all 5mm hunting but if I have to I won’t worry about the 4mm flight.

 

I’m currently trying to decide between those two nocks as well. I recently switched back to axis, and was intending to just leave the factory x nocks. But shooting groups and with a broadhead, I’m feeling a little better about the aae ip nocks. I’ll spend a little more time shooting both to really solidify my preference, but since I have enough aae nocks laying around to switch all my arrows over, I’ll likely end up doing that.

 

I prefer the AAE IP of those two, for the following reason. An AAE IP 5 and AAE Pin have the same dimensions. This let's me have the same nocksets/loop/fit for my daily practice arrows with pin bushings, and my hunting arrows without. Same reason I like the Beiter Hunter and the Beiter Hunter Pin. I have had zero luck with Easton pin nocks and higher poundage (70) bows.

 

I don't quite understand why the AAE would be viewed as superior to the Easton. Is it in terms of quality or something else?

 

I prefer to go with nocks that are consistent thickness, same as LoneAggie. I prefer the fit and consistency of Beiter nocks, I use the Hunter Pins, Hunter .166 size and Hunter .246 size for most of my arrows and the fit is consistent between all of them. I can swap between different arrows without worrying about changing d-loops. For the same reason, I would choose AAE IP nocks if I wanted to shoot something else, but they fit a little tighter on the string than I prefer.

 

I prefer to go with nocks that are consistent thickness, same as LoneAggie. I prefer the fit and consistency of Beiter nocks, I use the Hunter Pins, Hunter .166 size and Hunter .246 size for most of my arrows and the fit is consistent between all of them. I can swap between different arrows without worrying about changing d-loops. For the same reason, I would choose AAE IP nocks if I wanted to shoot something else, but they fit a little tighter on the string than I prefer.

Same reason I shoot Beiter hunter nocks. I run 3 different size nocks/arrows on the same bow.

Easton nocks are awesome. I have piles of them. But I can’t shoot pin nocked arrows and indoor arrows off the same bow without changing my loop and nocking point.


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