I had one arrow that was a little long (must have measured wrong when cutting). Used your technique to get the insert out. Don't make my mistake though. I have brass inserts and didn't even think that doing this would damage the insert. I cut the arrow, put back in the same insert with glue then realized the field point wouldn't thread in anymore. Tried your technique to get it out a second time and it took a ton more effort and ultimately caused the end of the arrow to start to crack. I did get it out eventually. I guess I now have a "sacrificial lamb arrow" for any questionable 3D target shots.
My only complaint of the originals is how it sticks out. They easily fit inside a . 246 id arrow so if the collar had a thinner wall and a . 167 opening, they would stick out less than many normal ones. I made 2 by sanding two down the nock, then drilling/ filing out, and cutting down an aluminum insert. 27 grains total, looks great. Tools used are a drill, sandpaper, file, caliper and hacksaw (Dremel helps) No lathe or mill so anyone can do it. Wanna make a plastic version thats easier to make and lighter. I contacted clean shot with no response
My arrows are already built and I'm not currently using a lighted nock. How much length will this add to my arrow and will I need to cut my shaft down. I can only cut the rear down because I'm using a half outserts up front.
You might want to keep it as it is or cut it off the back a little. Depending on your shaft size, the contender added 21 grains to the back of my arrow which I wasn't super stoked on, but I am adding a 75 grain insert to the front. I'll be shooting heavy arrows. The original nockout sticks out way to far for my liking which is why I say I am going to run the contender ones.
I'm running 45 grain outserts with a 200 grain head, total arrow weight 503 grains. Black eagle rampages 300 spine 67# DW. Total arrow length now is 28.25".
Looks like the original ones would effectively lengthen your arrow? If so, that is less than ideal as I would need to either cut them down or redo the math to see what effect it had. If you cut them down then you couldn't go back to a normal nock for that arrow. Other than that, looking forward to seeing how they work for you, on paper they seem to have an advantage over their competitors.
I had one arrow that was a little long (must have measured wrong when cutting). Used your technique to get the insert out. Don't make my mistake though. I have brass inserts and didn't even think that doing this would damage the insert. I cut the arrow, put back in the same insert with glue then realized the field point wouldn't thread in anymore. Tried your technique to get it out a second time and it took a ton more effort and ultimately caused the end of the arrow to start to crack. I did get it out eventually. I guess I now have a "sacrificial lamb arrow" for any questionable 3D target shots.
Nice. Practice mode is dope.
Thanks for the video! Looking forward to picking some of these up this year.
My only complaint of the originals is how it sticks out. They easily fit inside a . 246 id arrow so if the collar had a thinner wall and a . 167 opening, they would stick out less than many normal ones. I made 2 by sanding two down the nock, then drilling/ filing out, and cutting down an aluminum insert. 27 grains total, looks great. Tools used are a drill, sandpaper, file, caliper and hacksaw (Dremel helps) No lathe or mill so anyone can do it. Wanna make a plastic version thats easier to make and lighter. I contacted clean shot with no response
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2 and a half years later... are you still running the Nock Out Contenders?
Awesome. Thank you. 👍🏼⭐️
What lighted nock are you currently using and why?
What lighted nocks do you plan to use in 2023?
My arrows are already built and I'm not currently using a lighted nock. How much length will this add to my arrow and will I need to cut my shaft down. I can only cut the rear down because I'm using a half outserts up front.
You might want to keep it as it is or cut it off the back a little. Depending on your shaft size, the contender added 21 grains to the back of my arrow which I wasn't super stoked on, but I am adding a 75 grain insert to the front. I'll be shooting heavy arrows. The original nockout sticks out way to far for my liking which is why I say I am going to run the contender ones.
I'm running 45 grain outserts with a 200 grain head, total arrow weight 503 grains. Black eagle rampages 300 spine 67# DW. Total arrow length now is 28.25".
Looks like the original ones would effectively lengthen your arrow? If so, that is less than ideal as I would need to either cut them down or redo the math to see what effect it had. If you cut them down then you couldn't go back to a normal nock for that arrow. Other than that, looking forward to seeing how they work for you, on paper they seem to have an advantage over their competitors.
Bob totally agree, I am going to try out the shorter contenders this off-season to see how they work for me.
I tried knock outs they broke after a few shots
Uggghhhh, I fricking despise FMJ sticks..
So what is even a lighted nock, forgive me. I'm a beginner
it's all good.. it just lights up when you shoot and is much easier on the eyes to trace
You say it doesn’t take much wax all well waxing the hell outta it. ??