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lighted nocks
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03/12/12 09:00 PM
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kstringer
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I'm looking into getting some for my evening pig hunts. However I can't decide on a brand to get.
I'm shooting whitetail carbon arrows. Anyone shooting the same arrows have any good suggestions?
All advice would be great.
Last edited by kstringer; 03/12/12 09:01 PM.
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: kstringer]
#3084723
03/12/12 11:34 PM
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1FowlHntR
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these are the best I have used and deploy every time.... Nockturnal Lighted Nocks
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: 1FowlHntR]
#3084759
03/12/12 11:53 PM
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Destry
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x2 they are the only ones i have used that worked most of the time.
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: Destry]
#3084910
03/13/12 12:53 AM
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kstringer
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just bought one from academy for $8.99.
tested it in the backyard. It works great. its also very bright.
came on after release just like its supposed to. however turning it off seemed a little difficult at first. I kind of boogered up the hole with my knife.
all in all great buy. Thanks for the info fellow hunters.
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: kstringer]
#3085300
03/13/12 02:49 AM
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1FowlHntR
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any time brother helping each other out here is what it's all about!! 
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: kstringer]
#3085879
03/13/12 01:21 PM
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FoxTrot
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just bought one from academy for $8.99.
tested it in the backyard. It works great. its also very bright.
came on after release just like its supposed to. however turning it off seemed a little difficult at first. I kind of boogered up the hole with my knife.
all in all great buy. Thanks for the info fellow hunters. They are great. Once you get the turning it off down it isnt a problem at all. When I am huntin, after I recover my arrow, I will use my broadhead to turn it off.
Last edited by FoxTrot; 03/13/12 01:21 PM.
I avoid Dick's and hope they fold.
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: Destry]
#3085899
03/13/12 01:26 PM
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Navasot
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x2 they are the only ones i have used that worked most of the time. Good choice right there
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: Navasot]
#3085988
03/13/12 01:50 PM
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East Texas Archery & Bait
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Great choice. and They also have great color selections.
East Texas Archery - Bait & Tackle. Mt.Vernon, TX. 75457 903-588-9200 1001 Texas Hwy 37 S
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: East Texas Archery & Bait]
#3086714
03/13/12 07:05 PM
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kstringer
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Yea. I saw blue, red, green and yellow.
I got a red. It is very bright.
I am going to get some more for sure.
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: kstringer]
#3087161
03/13/12 10:19 PM
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ChickenWilly
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Yep cant beat Nockturnals! The red ones are real bright, I love'em
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: ChickenWilly]
#3088617
03/14/12 02:41 PM
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cmorsch
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The only problem I have with them is that you can kill the nock pretty fast if you practice alot. So what ever way you go I would suggest having a second set of arrows to practice with that has the weighted practice nocks in them.
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: cmorsch]
#3089771
03/14/12 11:59 PM
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6InARowMakeItGo
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I make my own, it's waayyyy cheaper
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: 6InARowMakeItGo]
#3090047
03/15/12 02:03 AM
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HunterCW
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Nocturnal's are the only ones that I have used that turn on every time, when I get them out of the package I oil them to ensure they turn on every time and makes it easy to turn off
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: HunterCW]
#3091152
03/15/12 04:07 PM
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kstringer
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I just ordered a 3 pack. All of my arrows on my bow quiver well have one 
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: kstringer]
#3091325
03/15/12 05:10 PM
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passthru
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I can't bring myself to buy any. I have a $8 arrow with a $7 broadhead and to add another a $8 on it just to have a pig run off with it and hopefully get it back? Can't do it.
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: passthru]
#3091333
03/15/12 05:13 PM
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Navasot
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I can't bring myself to buy any. I have a $8 arrow with a $7 broadhead and to add another a $8 on it just to have a pig run off with it and hopefully get it back? Can't do it. Iv cut my lost arrows in half since iv started using them....just different ways to look at it
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: Navasot]
#3091543
03/15/12 06:16 PM
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kstringer
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The point of the lighted nock is so you can find it at night.
I believe it is worth it.
You could have a $15 shot at a pig and the chance on finding your arrow at night are slim to none.
Or....
You can spend the $8 for the lighted nock and have a $23 shot and the chance on finding your arrow increases greatly.
As bright as the nock is, I don't see how you wouldn't be able to find it.
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: kstringer]
#3091839
03/15/12 08:18 PM
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passthru
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I don't disagree with your logic but can't get past that flaw in my thinking either. 
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: kstringer]
#3093472
03/16/12 01:45 PM
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6InARowMakeItGo
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The point of the lighted nock is so you can find it at night.
I believe it is worth it.
You could have a $15 shot at a pig and the chance on finding your arrow at night are slim to none.
Or....
You can spend the $8 for the lighted nock and have a $23 shot and the chance on finding your arrow increases greatly.
As bright as the nock is, I don't see how you wouldn't be able to find it. Or, you could make your own and make 3 of them for about $11
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: 6InARowMakeItGo]
#3094989
03/17/12 02:35 AM
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ChickenWilly
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You can see those knockturnals from a long ways off through the woods! I wouldnt wanna hunt hogs at night without them!
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: ChickenWilly]
#3115624
03/26/12 04:47 AM
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Txhuntr2
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I gave up on lighted nocks after finding that less than half of the luminoks I purchased did not light up when shot at game. Luminoks are far too expensive in my opinion to be that unreliable. I will have to try Knockturnals after reading these reviews. I like the idea of lighted knocks but havent had much luck with them.
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: 6InARowMakeItGo]
#3116630
03/26/12 05:14 PM
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cowboybam58
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The point of the lighted nock is so you can find it at night.
I believe it is worth it.
You could have a $15 shot at a pig and the chance on finding your arrow at night are slim to none.
Or....
You can spend the $8 for the lighted nock and have a $23 shot and the chance on finding your arrow increases greatly.
As bright as the nock is, I don't see how you wouldn't be able to find it. Or, you could make your own and make 3 of them for about $11 So how does one make they're own for $11? 
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: 6InARowMakeItGo]
#3116640
03/26/12 05:18 PM
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Billbreaker
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I make my own, it's waayyyy cheaper How do you make them?
I don't carry change, but I love breaking bills!
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: 1FowlHntR]
#3116779
03/26/12 06:23 PM
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tx_hombre
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Love the nockturnal's haven't had alot of luck with the luminocks.
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Re: lighted nocks
[Re: tx_hombre]
#3121581
03/28/12 02:39 PM
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goosecrazy
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I love the nockturnal's but, I'm not liking the green one's. I've used the red & green and will not go with green unless I have to. May try the blue or others next when I run out.
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