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Post by Dutch on Oct 11, 2012 11:21:13 GMT -5
Man, why do we need so many variations of nocks on crossbows?
What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Bought a Parker last year, guess I should be using Capture, but am using moon.
Wicked Ridge says flats only.
What the heck?
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Post by ridgecommander on Oct 11, 2012 11:35:41 GMT -5
Capture is Parker's answer to a fancy moon nock after they had ongoing limb failures due to operator error. You can use either in Parker bows safely. The capture is meant to lessen the chance of the user loading a arrow incorrectly.
Flat nocks are said to be the most accurate as the string is able to move to the sweet spot of the arrow during the shot. Flat nocks cannot be shot in bows calling for moons as the string may slip on top or slide below the nock during the shot resulting in a dry fire.
Many design factors determine which nock a bow is designed for. Down pressure on the rail and the design of the string latch to name a few.
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Post by Dutch on Oct 11, 2012 12:56:49 GMT -5
Ok, I now have 2 Parkers and a Wicked Ridge to deal with. Capture nocks on the one Parker, moon on another and flats on the WR.
At some point, I want to get the Parkers on the same page, just to keep things simple. Which would you recommend, moons or capture?
having just shot the captures, the seem nice and secure. I like that part of it.
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Post by ridgecommander on Oct 11, 2012 13:40:36 GMT -5
At some point, I want to get the Parkers on the same page, just to keep things simple. Which would you recommend, moons or capture? having just shot the captures, the seem nice and secure. I like that part of it. TenPoint Carbon Elite with flat nocks. ;D Captures in Parkers. Just less of a chance of user error. |
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Post by Dutch on Oct 11, 2012 18:46:47 GMT -5
Yeah, I like that feature about user error.
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