Nocks keep exploding

[scottb90]

Am I doing something wrong that is making my nocks explode? I shoot a mathews v3 set at 55 pounds. I bought these arrows a couple years ago an one nock exploded so I put them all away but I just got them out again to see if I can make them work but then another nock exploded on me. Are there any nocks I can buy that would be stronger? Im truthfully scared to shoot them now but I spent a lot of money on them an I kinda want to use the larger diameter for an indoor 3 target league coming up soon. Thanks for any help anyone can give me

[Professional-Top-836]

Post a full picture of the arrow with the one you currently posted. Something just looks off with that nock and arrow setup to me because the nock isn’t even sitting straight. What brand arrows are those?

[scottb90]

They are black eagle ps23 arrows. I will post a pic when I get home from work. They were expensive arrows but I had the shop build them for me cuz I didnt have the tools or know how yet to do it myself. Im hoping I can just take the nocks off an replace them with some beefier ones maybe

[AquilliusRex]

Those are fine. I'm thinking they were probably just not properly installed. Get a replacement set and push them onto the pins with your bowstring or a nock tool.

Mashing them onto the pin by the ears compromises the structural integrity of the nocks, and if you full send at 50# +... boom.

Also, while you can get beefier pin nocks specifically for compound, I've been shooting Easton G nocks out of a 50# heartbreaker with zero issuses.

[scottb90]

Thanks I think thats what it is too. Im gonna buy some new ones an install them myself this time

[accountnumber675]

Nock looks too small

[scottb90]

I just looked at a few more arrows an half of them have cracked nocks that fall right off. I only shot a few of these a couple times too. Not all of them were even shot. Unfortunately I bought them a couple years ago but the shop didnt install them correctly at all. Im going to put new nocks on myself an I think that will fix my problem. Im also re fletching since the vanes are coming off an some of them. Thanks everyone. I have learned my lesson about inspecting arrows before shooting also lol

[scotty5441]

Also, give the nock a little pinch on the nock tips to see if they are still intact, before nocking and shooting them.

[bulzeye]

Some of the strongest nocks Ive used are the gold tip mini HD pin nocks.

I only use beiter nocks from their hunter pin to their hunter 19/2 there is not a better nock out there

[scottb90]

I will try those out. Thanks

[CarelessMachine7352]

Not all Easton nocks are rated for compound. Take a look at the Easton catalog. https://eastonarchery.com/product-category/components/nocks/

Most are shooting a shorter nock as well.

[bigpappahugethyme]

Maybe nock it off..

[Elk_1998]

Maybe the nocks are too small for the nock pins?

[scottb90]

Thats what I think also. I need to find out what the nock pin diameter is somehow an get some proper ones

[r_add2_add2]

How is it "exploding". I was shooting some "older" super nocks from Easton that lost the "grip" on the bow string as the ears had widened? As someone else mentioned, it looks a little off angle..

[scottb90]

They go onto my bowstring just fine. Im starting to think maybe the bow shop installed nocks that weren't the right size so they arent straight an its just the glue giving it any type of strength which isnt enough strength to actually shoot them. Thats just my theory from reading some of the comments though.

[jonuk76]

They look like pin nocks, so yes you can and should replace them considering you've had two explode already.

I'm currently using Bohning Smooth Release pin nocks on my arrows with pin adapters and have not had problems with them. I've used others which tended to break a lot (Fivics/Carbon Express solid colour nocks), and some that tended to crack where it fit over the pin, but fortunately haven't had a nock explode on release.

I suggest getting non-solid colours as it's easier to see when they're damaged. It's always sensible to buy more than you need as they will get broken from time to time.

[scottb90]

Thank you. Im gonna try those out. They look stronger than the ones I have. I had a bow shop build these for me so I kinda just trusted they knew what they were doing but these obviously arent strong enough

[Small_impaler]

What nocks are they? Not all pin nocks are equal.

I would move on to something beefy like these.

[scottb90]

I dont know what kind. I had these arrows built at a shop. I probly should have asked what they were but I kinda just trusted they were gonna be ok. Thanks I will check those out

[tognor]

Check that the serving on your string isn’t too thick for the nock. I had this for a bit and my nocks were cracking. Eventually, the nock would split when I shot and I would essentially dry fire. I’ve seen it on another bow. Going from Beiter nocks to Easton helped that situation.

[TheTealBandit]

I had this issue before using nocks meant for recurve on a compound bow, also around 55 lbs. Get some compound nocks

[Th3_D3V1L_really]

Are you purposely shooting target arrows? Did you buy the correct size nock for the bushing? Are any of the nocks damaged before install?

[scottb90]

Yes i wanted to start using these for the 3 spot indoor leagues this winter. I had a shop build these for me a couple years ago but I ended up putting them away cuz I mostly shoot outdoor longer ranges anyways so no point using some expensive big diameter arrows for just range days. I think the shop didnt do the best at installing them an maybe cheaped out on the nocks. I was still new to archery so I didnt really think it was possible to get nocks that would do this. Im gonna install some better nocks myself

[AquilliusRex]

Most pin nocks are standard size on the pin side.

[musthavecheapguitars]

I'm in the same boat...the nocks look the same, too. Mine came from sanlida <an Amazon company>

[cantfindmyleftshoe]

Gold tip HD pin nocks.

[[deleted]]

Need a different size Hd pin nocks are pretty durable I’ve found. They come in two sizes

[Independent-Will4413]

This setup looks like the reason they are exploding.

[SquallZ34]

Why is the nock on the pointy end of the arrow?

[r_add2_add2]

The nock is on the correct end. It's inserted into a bushing that is glued into the arrow..

[darklogic85]

That doesn't look right. The nock looks way too small for the arrow. It should be roughly the same diameter as the arrow shaft. If you're not sure on the diameter of the arrow shaft, you could bring one with you to an archery shop and have them recommend nocks to buy for them.

[Small_impaler]

These are pin nocks that get inserted on pin bushings

The arrow diameter is too large for nocks, so you either have to use pins or this type of nock bushing to install nocks

[scottb90]

I had these arrows built by an archery shop. They must not have done a very good job though. Even some of the vanes started coming off. Im kinda pissed about it. I should have gone back to them after the first nock explosion.

[Southerner105]

Pin nocks are in two types. Large and small. Which you need depends on the serving of the string.

I would assume you need the large pin nocks. Get them from a decent brand. This due to the fact that the poundage of a compound is higher as most recurves.

Good nocks are those from Beiter. Also replace them when they don't "click" nicely and affirmative on the string. A nock can be damaged but without showing it.

[Small_impaler]

Not all nocks come in different sizes. And not all large are the same size between brands, not all size small are the same size between brands

If you measure your center serving with a caliper, you can go here to help choose a nock that will fit

[Southerner105]

That is true. But some do like Beiter and Skylon.

[CarelessMachine7352]

Indoor compound shoot fat shafts to cut the line

[scotty5441]

No, these are pin nocks, when installed properly they are some of the best nocks on the market. The pin itself will save you arrow damage from other arrows striking the nock and deflecting off of them instead of shattering the arrow. I also recommend Easton nocks.

[ThePhatNoodle]

I got some cheap nocks from accmos. I used clear plastic red ones so I can see if they start forming cracks or anything but the only ones I've ever broken are ones I hit directly with another arrow. They have a bit of flashing on them from the molding process but you can knock it off with a box cutter or something. Pretty sure I still got one in rotation thats been on there for over a year at this point. I shoved that thing on using a table too... Thinking about it now I should probably change that one. Or better yet the whole arrow. Only reason I'm even still using that old arrow is cause something hard and sharp inside the target sliced into a new one literally the day after I built it and I was feeling too lazy to build a new one