You'd have better luck in the traditional section. Most guys here use D-loops.
Where to Position Nocking Points?
I’m quite new to archery so please bear with me if this seems a stupid question.
I’m looking to attach some brass nocking points to a new string. I‘ve googled how to fit a nocking point on a string and most articles and videos are saying to align your bow square on the arrow rest and then fit the TOP nocking point a certain distance above this. The distances given seem to vary wildly from 1/8“ to 5/8” (3 to 16mm), with an average of around 3/8” (9mm). Once the top nocking point is attached, they recommend placing the arrow nock on the string then fitting the bottom nocking point.
Chatting to some of the more experienced archers at my local club, they said this is the distance to place the BOTTOM nocking point then you attach the arrow and fit the top nocking point.
So my question is which is correct - or are they both correct but require different distances above perpendicular? What distance above perpendicular would you recommend I place my nocking point and should it be the top or bottom nocking point? I am just looking for a reasonable starting point.
For info, I’m shooting a WNS Motive FX riser with WNS Delta F3 limbs 68-22lbs and I’m shooting targets.
Appreciate any guidance you can offer.
I’m looking to attach some brass nocking points to a new string. I‘ve googled how to fit a nocking point on a string and most articles and videos are saying to align your bow square on the arrow rest and then fit the TOP nocking point a certain distance above this. The distances given seem to vary wildly from 1/8“ to 5/8” (3 to 16mm), with an average of around 3/8” (9mm). Once the top nocking point is attached, they recommend placing the arrow nock on the string then fitting the bottom nocking point.
Chatting to some of the more experienced archers at my local club, they said this is the distance to place the BOTTOM nocking point then you attach the arrow and fit the top nocking point.
So my question is which is correct - or are they both correct but require different distances above perpendicular? What distance above perpendicular would you recommend I place my nocking point and should it be the top or bottom nocking point? I am just looking for a reasonable starting point.
For info, I’m shooting a WNS Motive FX riser with WNS Delta F3 limbs 68-22lbs and I’m shooting targets.
Appreciate any guidance you can offer.
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There is actually no need for the bottom one. As you draw the bow the nock rides up against the top brass nock point. But is you do just make sure at full draw there is no nick pinch.
Makes no difference where you start as YOU need to shoot the arrow & see how it tunes & adjust from there. Sounds like you are a finger shooter & if you shoot split finger or 3 fingers under there is no need for a nock point under the arrow. If string walker then yes there is a need.\Yes will find more information in the Trad section. Good luck.
The upper nocking point measurements suggested will vary because archers may be shooting different diameter arrows. There is a handy string and arrow level set (I use the RS Bowvise set) to level your bow in the bow vise, then level your arrow on the rest and set your upper point. (One or two nock points is a personal preference, not an absolute unless as previously stated you are a string walker.) Otherwise you can use your T-square from arrow rest to string, and start by setting your nocking point 3/8” above level. The beauty of the brass nock points is that they are adjustable so you can bareshaft tune and tweak from there.
Tie in a nock point 1/4-3/8 above square. I do this with all my bows and the school's NASP Genesis bows. I have a brass nock point on my old hunting bow but the others are tied with serving thread. BTW, NASP doesn't allow brass nock points. Evidently someone didn't crimp one firmly on the bow string. Mine has been on for about 35 years.
"The only stupid question is the one not asked." -Dad
"The only stupid question is the one not asked." -Dad
Thanks for all the replies - very helpful
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