Lighted Nocks

[ShootEm]

Hey All! Just wondering if anyone is using lighted nocks, and if so, what brand? I really like the idea of them, but from everything I've read, they're very hit or miss in terms of functionality. Not exactly something I want to roll the dice on working or not working. Granted the arrow flight shouldn't change whether the nock is lit up or not, but we're lucky if we get a chance or two a year to fling one at a live animal, so I'd want it to be 100% for those moments.

[Robhuntandfish]

i started using them 3-4 years ago.  Love them.  You can see the arrow flight so much better to be sure of where you hit and of course find the arrow better.  I run them on the compound and crossbow.  Highly recommend.  I used Nocturnals.  Just be sure you get the right nock and size that match your arrow size and style as there are different ones. 

[Doebuck1234]

Got them after last bow season's miss on a buck and couldn't find the arrow till a few weeks later,that shot beat me up for a while.so far practicing with em I really like them,hopefully get a shot on a deer so can see how they work out in the woods.went with nocturnal aswell

[Swamp_bucks]

Trying then for the first time this year. I do enjoy watching them fly.  It helped me knock tune a couple because I had one arrow that wouldn’t fly right. Put the lighter knock on so it wobble a bit so rotated the knock and all better now

[Moho81]

I just started using them this year. I still have a hard time following the lighted knock in the air. But at least I can see my impact point on the nag now. 

[Belo]

I will not hunt without them. I've tried 3 or 4 brands over the years and my favorite and current is nockturnal. One thing to be aware of is that most lighted nocks are a smidge longer than your standard nocks and this can affect your release bumping them off if you have a larger clasp or short d-loop. 

[Trial153]

I use them for Whitetail and Bear hunting but nothing else really. 

 

Lumanocks are my favorite as they use actual R nocks for X sized shafts. 
I have stayed clear of nocktunals as i have seen them break upon release.   

No matter which you chose make sure they fit your serving,  especially make sure they aren’t too tight as that’s the main culprit for them breaking. 

[The Back 40]

I run Nockturnals on the bow and X-bow. I got them after 2 lost arrows. It was eye opening to see what your arrows are doing in flight while practicing, I found that 2 of my arrows were either bent or out of balance and that was not something that I could see without them.

Color is something you should consider based on where & when you hunt. If you hunt food plots in the early season Green may not be the best choice because it can blend in. you may want to think about a color that contrasts well with your surroundings rather than a color that matches your bow, arrows or cables.

[Chromeslayer]

If your lookin for the best look at Firenock and call it a day

[2BuckBizCT]

I use Nockturnals with great results. 

[Caeden4]

i had planned to try them this year but ended up hurting my shoulder just restringing a bow a few weeks ago and it has yet to improve at all, so unfortunately i wont be drawing anything for a while. from what i've heard, Nockturnal is the way to go and it seems like this thread confirms that. good luck!

[ShootEm]

49 minutes ago, Caeden4 said:

i had planned to try them this year but ended up hurting my shoulder just restringing a bow a few weeks ago and it has yet to improve at all, so unfortunately i wont be drawing anything for a while. from what i've heard, Nockturnal is the way to go and it seems like this thread confirms that. good luck!

Ooof, hoping for a speedy recovery for ya @Caeden4!

[ShootEm]

1 hour ago, The Back 40 said:

I run Nockturnals on the bow and X-bow. I got them after 2 lost arrows. It was eye opening to see what your arrows are doing in flight while practicing, I found that 2 of my arrows were either bent or out of balance and that was not something that I could see without them.

Color is something you should consider based on where & when you hunt. If you hunt food plots in the early season Green may not be the best choice because it can blend in. you may want to think about a color that contrasts well with your surroundings rather than a color that matches your bow, arrows or cables.

Very good point. I don't like orange vanes for those same reasons!

[Mattypotpie8s]

Been using nockturnals as well with no complaints. Like others have said, just be sure to get the correct size.

[solon]

i use lumenock and will always use lighted nocks after i started using a few years ago. One thing to be aware is sometimes when i use my compound and I put the nock on the string the light goes on. You have to carry a little tool to make the light go off. That's only happened a couple of times, but you don't want to sit with a lighted nock