Nockturnal universal fit - beware!

[JHbowhunter]

This is why you practice when introducing any “change”.  Both the S adapters and GT adapters fit my Victory Decimator XV arrows.  At 15 yards trying both a field point and my Swhacker practice head hits 4” high.  Put standard nock back in right back to dead on can hit a pea.     Going to send them back.     Any suggestions on a lighted nock you can “turn off” after practice with that actually is accurate and shoots same as regular nock? Never used any lighted nock before but figured would use for my afternoon arrow.  

[MGHunter66]

Any lighted nock is going to slightly change things because of the added weight near the rear. Best bet is to wait until season is done, select one you like and redial in. 

[hunterbob1]

Try adding a washer or 2 behind the broadhead to compensate the FOC. Then shoot the lighted knock again and see if you hit zero.

[hammer4reel]

Lighted nocks are heavier and def change the spine dynamics of the shaft .

both with normal arrows as well as crossbow bolts .

as Max said you need to retune and resight in for the change.

 

on another note there isn’t a lighted nock that has the same shoot ability as a normal nock .

most are made with softer plastic , that have a tendency to break after repeated shooting .

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[BCsaw]

This is just another step in broadhead tuning. Don't blow up your bow Jack!
Is 15 yards the beginning of the walk back tune?

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[JHbowhunter]

38 minutes ago, hammer4reel said:

Lighted nocks are heavier and def change the spine dynamics of the shaft .

both with normal arrows as well as crossbow bolts .

as Max said you need to retune and resight in for the change.

 

on another note there isn’t a lighted nock that has the same shoot ability as a normal nock .

most are made with softer plastic , that have a tendency to break after repeated shooting .

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anything that changes tune 4" high at only 15 yards is NOT getting shot off my bow - EVER. 

[JHbowhunter]

1 minute ago, BCsaw said:

This is just another step in broadhead tuning. Don't blow up your bow Jack!
Is 15 yards the beginning of the walk back tune?

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bow shoots great with standard nocks.   I can hit quarter at 30 yards and groups that tight.  Same with Broadhead.    Not changing a thing

[megavites]

my issue with Nocturnals has been too loose. Missed on 2 bucks this yr.

[hammer4reel]

27 minutes ago, JHbowhunter said:

anything that changes tune 4" high at only 15 yards is NOT getting shot off my bow - EVER. 

It’s only 4” high because your not sighted in for it . 
 

besides changing FOC  which also can change spine most lighted nocks fit the string different . 
 

what ever you set your bow up for to hunt should be exactly what you practice with 
 

Edited October 22, 2021 by hammer4reel

[midwestxpress]

Just aim 4 inches lower, whats the problem? 

[Haskell_Hunter]

I bought lighted nocks for the first time this year.  I went with buying pre-installed nocks from a strong brand.  If they didn't perform I could at least send them back.  However, they work exceptionally well.

[JHbowhunter]

54 minutes ago, hammer4reel said:

It’s only 4” high because your not sighted in for it . 
 

besides changing FOC  which also can change spine most lighted nocks fit the string different . 
 

what ever you set your bow up for to hunt should be exactly what you practice with 
 

Dan objective was simple. Put lighted nock on "afternoon" arrow.  Morning arrow- no need. If they don't hit same POI, then I have no use for lighted nocks.  I think I have been OK without them to this point. 

[BHC]

Last year I decided I wanted to try lighted nocks in the crossbow, I ended up getting AFTERBURNERS on ebay, I shot them along side the better known brands of lighted nocks, I saw no difference except in price, but yes I agree slight sight adjustment from regular nocks

[BCsaw]

Just buy another after noon bow like the Mathews V4 or
PSE Levitate Dead Carbon riser.

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[hammer4reel]

57 minutes ago, JHbowhunter said:

Dan objective was simple. Put lighted nock on "afternoon" arrow.  Morning arrow- no need. If they don't hit same POI, then I have no use for lighted nocks.  I think I have been OK without them to this point. 

Objective won’t be met because it doesn’t work that way . 
it’s a  change to the dynamics of the arrow . 
So you either shoot them all the time or not at all . 
 

They are a great aid in finding your arrow after you miss judge your yardage lol