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Post by Harley on Jul 27, 2015 8:13:50 GMT -5
After comparing all the lighted nocks I could find, I settled on the Lumenok because it offers a replacement battery, easy “off” procedure and a quality (Bohning) nock. I was also persuaded by the large number of reviewers who commented on the brightness of the green version. Before installing them, I watched the videos at www.lumenok.com/#!services/cfvg . I found the nocks to be too tight for my bow string, so I first removed the battery, then pressed a round metal dowel into the nock before placing it (only as deep as the nock seat) into boiling water for a few seconds. After cooling, the nock was a perfect fit for my string. Lumenok apparently doesn’t offer a practice nock, and I didn’t want to kill my batteries on backyard targets; so, I first pulled the nock about a sixteenth of an inch away from the shaft before taking four wraps of coarse sewing thread around the shaft of the nock, then knotting the thread and re-seating the nock. After cutting the thread ends close to the knot, the modification is almost invisible and doesn’t affect the flight of the arrow. The thread effectively prevents contact between the shaft and the circuit points of the nock. Now, I can practice with the same arrow and nock I will use for hunting and the battery will remain fresh until I remove the thread. I should finish by saying I'm completely satisfied with Lumenok: They are sturdy, bright and never fail to light.
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Post by eml9 on Jul 27, 2015 14:01:49 GMT -5
Been wanting to try them since they came out and just haven't ... Many nights in the woods I wished I would have had one knocked on a lost arrow .. I couldn't imagine them flying much different but I agree practice as you hunt. ..
Eric
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Post by Harley on Jul 27, 2015 18:15:12 GMT -5
The thing is, Eric, if you just remove the battery and then shoot for practice you are changing the total weight of the arrow as well as changing the percentage of "front of center". I haven't tried it, but would imagine both the arrow's flight and point of impact would be affected. BTW, the best price I've found on Lumenok is from www.eaglearchery.com
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Post by eml9 on Jul 28, 2015 13:13:15 GMT -5
Yea I can believe it eagle archery has some great deals... Do you no how much the lumenoks weigh?Just curious of the difference,my nocks are 12 grains
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Post by Harley on Jul 29, 2015 10:38:08 GMT -5
I'd have to pull a nock to weigh it, but think they are 22 grains. I don't think you'd notice any significant difference in flight. What I'm trying to say is that the arrow will still fly "true" and I doubt you'd have to adjust your sights for the heavier nock unless you are shooting at longer distances; even then, maybe a click or so.
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Post by Mid_Tn_Plowboy on Aug 14, 2015 8:10:00 GMT -5
Great report. I like the thread idea!
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