That is the cause. Snug that arrow TIGHT.
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A weak arrow retainer can pre-dispose a bow for semi dry-fires. If the retainer is lose, it will let your arrow go forward if it is knocked.
One millimeter of gap is a lot of gap, especially combined with most lighted nocks which provide another gap. When shot, the arrow gets knocked forward and the string catches up mid travel and hits the nock like a bowling ball hits the pins.
Pablo, a lot of guys cannot admit they didn't seat the arrow which means they have a closed mind. You are open to it and that is a sign of an open mind that is open to learning. Closed minds are static, they do not learn. You'll do well!
One millimeter of gap is a lot of gap, especially combined with most lighted nocks which provide another gap. When shot, the arrow gets knocked forward and the string catches up mid travel and hits the nock like a bowling ball hits the pins.
Pablo, a lot of guys cannot admit they didn't seat the arrow which means they have a closed mind. You are open to it and that is a sign of an open mind that is open to learning. Closed minds are static, they do not learn. You'll do well!
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AJ01 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 9:16 am
Yes Paul... the nock needs to be "fully seated" against the string. If not, in my opinion it can cause a semi dry fire if not a full blown one.
I take it those LED nocks are Lumenoks? Don't fret seating the arrow. You would have to shove that arrow pretty hard against the string to make the nock turn on.
As long as the nock is resting against the string in the correct position, you'll be fine. There should be no gap whatsoever between nock and string.
They are of that type, so if you tighten the string a lot, the led lights up, and if you don't tighten it, it settles only partially.
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I suggest you swap those out for some flat Luminocks.PaulSpain wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:04 amAJ01 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 9:16 am
Yes Paul... the nock needs to be "fully seated" against the string. If not, in my opinion it can cause a semi dry fire if not a full blown one.
I take it those LED nocks are Lumenoks? Don't fret seating the arrow. You would have to shove that arrow pretty hard against the string to make the nock turn on.
As long as the nock is resting against the string in the correct position, you'll be fine. There should be no gap whatsoever between nock and string.
They are of that type, so if you tighten the string a lot, the led lights up, and if you don't tighten it, it settles only partially.
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I thought I was setting it correctly, now I see that I was wrong, pure unconsciousness. I
I try not to be a fool, but sometimes it's hard not to deceive yourself...
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I think you're right Chris, that plunger probably takes too little pressure and its acting like a gap.janesy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:17 amI suggest you swap those out for some flat Luminocks.PaulSpain wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:04 amAJ01 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 9:16 am
Yes Paul... the nock needs to be "fully seated" against the string. If not, in my opinion it can cause a semi dry fire if not a full blown one.
I take it those LED nocks are Lumenoks? Don't fret seating the arrow. You would have to shove that arrow pretty hard against the string to make the nock turn on.
As long as the nock is resting against the string in the correct position, you'll be fine. There should be no gap whatsoever between nock and string.
They are of that type, so if you tighten the string a lot, the led lights up, and if you don't tighten it, it settles only partially.
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Absolutely!!
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You know, and I guess it's because I'm a little slow, (and from Texas), but I don't recall having ever seen nocks like those pictured with the little plastic plunger in them. But then again, I don't shoot anything that's not a flat nock.
Are all half-moon nocks like that???
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YOU ! should be dang enough smart then.AJ01 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:32 pm
You know, and I guess it's because I'm a little slow, (and from Texas), but I don't recall having ever seen nocks like those pictured with the little plastic plunger in them. But then again, I don't shoot anything that's not a flat nock.
Are all half-moon nocks like that???
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sorry but i just couldn't resist
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Dave ... I do believe that's "the Pot calling the Kettle Black"!!papabear1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:52 pmYOU ! should be dang enough smart then.AJ01 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:32 pm
You know, and I guess it's because I'm a little slow, (and from Texas), but I don't recall having ever seen nocks like those pictured with the little plastic plunger in them. But then again, I don't shoot anything that's not a flat nock.
Are all half-moon nocks like that???
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sorry but i just couldn't resist
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How well you what you spend.
In essence they are all like this, those are more triangular, and there are more rounded, but in all of them there is a small space between the rope and the base of the plunger if you do not want to activate the light.
They go to the trash...
I was reading this thread yesterday. Very interesting.
https://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=72493
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You mean old hoot !!!!AJ01 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 5:58 pmDave ... I do believe that's "the Pot calling the Kettle Black"!!papabear1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:52 pmYOU ! should be dang enough smart then.AJ01 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:32 pm
You know, and I guess it's because I'm a little slow, (and from Texas), but I don't recall having ever seen nocks like those pictured with the little plastic plunger in them. But then again, I don't shoot anything that's not a flat nock.
Are all half-moon nocks like that???
Live long enough, you learn something every day ... if you're lucky. I just did!!!
sorry but i just couldn't resist
Dave
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2010 equinox,
known as doe bow
vixenmaster custom string
swacker bhs, 2/1/4" cut 120 grn.
xx75 Easton 2219,s
firebolt arrows
S5 pads
if it ain't broke don't fix it
be safe in all you do
see ya in the woods
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known as doe bow
vixenmaster custom string
swacker bhs, 2/1/4" cut 120 grn.
xx75 Easton 2219,s
firebolt arrows
S5 pads
if it ain't broke don't fix it
be safe in all you do
see ya in the woods
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Well, today the spare strings arrived, and after cocking and uncocking the crossbow several times, I have not seen any damage or anything unusual.
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