String Nock vs Brass Nock-What's Best?

[TEAM SHARK]

Guys:

Situation:
I just had my strings installed today. After seeing how the D-loop pinched my nock, I wanted to get everyone's opinion on the best nock setup. I thought my pinch situation was because it was a new D-loop and it was loose; however, my other bow was the same way. I tried to move the loop down, but it kept sliding up.

I am thinking of installing a lower string nock for sure so that my loop can not slide up. I am also contemplating removing my brass nock and installing an upper string nock instead. What is everyones thought?

The advantage I have read is that string nocks increase arrow speed. I am concerned about wear on the upper nock if I use string. I assume that everytime I nock, it is going to eventually wear out my string nock. Am I correct? If so, maybe I will keep the brass nock and then have a lower string nock so that my D-loop won't ride up. Most competition shooters supposely use string nocks.

[tuthdoc]

I haven't used a brass nock in years and years. Can't see the need to squeeze two brass nocks on a string and add all that weight right in the middle of the string when tying on a string nock will do the same. I've used a loop with no nocks, string or brass, for thge last 4 or so years. It aligns my peep and the arrow seems to stay on the string better when I let up. If I were going to try and keep it from slipping, which it doesn't, I'd tie on a nock.

[TEAM SHARK]

I haven't used a brass nock in years and years. Can't see the need to squeeze two brass nocks on a string and add all that weight right in the middle of the string when tying on a string nock will do the same. I've used a loop with no nocks, string or brass, for thge last 4 or so years. It aligns my peep and the arrow seems to stay on the string better when I let up. If I were going to try and keep it from slipping, which it doesn't, I'd tie on a nock.

I was only thinking of using one brass nock and one bottom string nock. The other setup I was thinkin about was eliminating the brass nock and using upper and lower string nocks.

I know that some, like yourself, only use the string D-loop. I don't like the idea that it can move slightly with time.

[Smart]

I don't like the idea that it can move slightly with time.

In my opinion you are overthinking something that if tied in correctly, including serving, shouldn't be an issue.

String loop is the only way to go imo..

[bowtechhunter]

D loop is all I've used for 8 yrs. with on problems.

[Goldeneagle]

I guess I'm old fashioned. I use 2 brass nocks. One above the arrow and one below. Tie the loop on the outside of the nocks. I just can't see how someone can think that they slow a bow down that durn much. Using one above and below, if my loop breaks or has some kind of problem, I can just tie another on without losing my tune. Whether hunting or 3-D, just tie another on and keep going.

[tuthdoc]

That's 22 grains with 2 nocks that aren't necessary. If it were the only choice, then that wouldn't be a problem. A loop with no brass or tied nocks is the way to go. Tied correctly, it won't move. If I'm going to use a nock, then tying one on is the way to go, The serving weighs virtually nothing.

[Goldeneagle]

Doc, part of my reasoning is that in the ASA tourneys we have a 280 speed limit. So most of the time we have to back our bows down to get them there anyways. If you break a loop on a course your pretty well done. I can just tie one on again and keep shooting. As far as hunting, it's kind of the same thing. I'm not worried about speed, but being able to do the same repair on stand is nice. I don't get to hunt much anymore, but all the deer I ever killed were with a set up that was shooting a whopping 204fps so speed is not that big of a deal to me.

[lbbf]

I like my string nocks. I have 3 knots on top and 5 on bottom It helps give a slight downward pressure on the rest. When I retie a d loop the spot is marked.

[TEAM SHARK]

How is the wear on the upper string nock? Do you use a special type of serving material? Last, is it an overhand knot folllow by another on the back side? What knot do you use to finish? Double overhand?

[Bill]

What I've seen guys shooting a D loop do it put one brass nock set above the upper knot to prevent it from possibly moving. My bow is 39" axle to axle and I don't use a D loop. I use 2 brass nock sets above the arrow, and one rubber button on the string below so my release's jaws are not in contact with the arrow's nock. When I install the string they put an extra 2 rubber buttons on the bottom of the string in case the one wears out and I want to clip it off and slide the second one up.

I don't think the additional weight of a brass nock set vs. string is an issue, but I'm not a speed freak with the bow, either.

[JBS]

I use two string nocks inside the loop. The bottom has 8 wraps/knots, the top has four wraps/knots. This causes the pulling center of the loop to be in line with the arrow shaft center. Depending on the width of your release jaws some people need 9 wraps/knots on the bottom.