Lumenok Vs. other brands of lighted nocks

[TheBigTim]

I have seen pro hunters on TV shoot lighted nocks for years. Since I want to be just like them when I group up , I was curious what type of lighted nocks (if at all) folks shoot?
What benefit have you seen? Do you practice with them? Is there a more economical brand?

 

[Ryninger]

I have seen pro hunters on TV shoot lighted nocks for years. Since I want to be just like them when I group up , I was curious what type of lighted nocks (if at all) folks shoot?
What benefit have you seen? Do you practice with them? Is there a more economical brand?

WHEN they work, they help you see arrow impact on game, and finding an arrow after the shot... Unless things have changed dramatically the last two seasons, there isn't one that is reliable enough for me to spend the $ on any.

They usually come with a practice nock that weighs the same as the lighted nock for practice.

 

[djl02]

Lumenoks are the best handsdown

 

[ilikeguns]

I do not like Lumenocks for a couple of reasons. One is the mechanics of how they work. There is a fine wire that comes out of each side of the nock. When the arrow is released it forces the wires tight against the arrow shaft and completes the circuit lighting them up. The problem with this is that some carbon arrows conduct electricity better than others(which is a big part of the reason some people have reliability issues) and some arrows,especially cheaper arrows, have fractionally different inside diameters and the nock will be too tight(therefore harder to come on) or too loose(therefore shutting off too easily). I shoot Gold Tips and have neither problem. However what does happen,and my main reason for not liking them, is that if you shoot them more than just a few times the wires start to chip the end of my arrow,a $150 a dozen arrow. Not cool. I also do not like the magnetically activated nocks. Just too much hassle and something else to put on your bow IMO. I like and use firenocks. A small button inside the notch of the nock is depressed by the bowstring when released. No damage to the arrow, no issues with arrow size or type of carbon, and,for me, works everytime. Bout the same price as lumenocks.

 

[Hookeye]

Used magnet type and Lumenocks, no problems with either.

 

[Balinor]

Bowhunting magazine (august 2012) has a lighted nock test (best and brightest)

 

[Richwon4]

never had problems with any of them but here is something to think about. Will you be using them year after year. My luminocks and tracers never seem to hold battery from year to year and they do not hold up in water. Last two years however I have been using "nocturnal" they are good stuff and bright too.

 

[M4Madness]

I have used Lumenoks in the past, but switched to Nockturnals because I got tired of the wires on the Lumenoks gouging out two dimples on the ends of my carbon arrows.

Nockturnals:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGgV3j81LT0[/ame]

 

[jath08]

Firenocks.

 

[TheBigTim]

Thanks for the input!

 

[Shootmore]

Red Lumenoks

 

[redpitbull44]

Thanks for the input!

X2. After losing my first carbon arrow w/broadhead over the target and into the woods during practice the other day, I will be getting illuminated nocks of some sort. Glad to know I have options.

lumenknocks or however it is spelled seems to be the only ones we ever sell at work, even if were out of them people wont touch the other brands

Where do you work? If y'all are that sure to have firenocks and such, I will come look at 'em, maybe buy some.

 

[bwframe]

Bumping this thread for more current info on lighted nocks. For xbows?
Sorry if my search missed more recent posts. Links please?

 

[bwframe]

No one uses lighted nocks?

 

[HICKMAN]

Might be best to do some research and see who makes what light nocks for your xbow arrows.

LaunchPad? Lighted Moon Nock | CarbonExpressArrows.com

I use these with my Easton arrows for the bow:

New LAUNCHPAD? Illuminated Precision Nocks | CarbonExpressArrows.com

 

[HICKMAN]

I found the Lumenocks a pain in the arse to turn off.

 

[yote hunter]

Lumenocks is the only way to go, you can see your shot placement and on video it shows up great... +1 for lumenocks for me... Love them and have used them for years, won't use any other...

 

[bwframe]

My crossbow is a TenPoint, with Tenpoint branded Easton carbon arrows. They came out with their own "Omni-Brite Lighted Nock System" just this year. Anyone try them? Willie?

 

[shinkle]

nockturnals all the way. best I've used yet.

 

[UNCLE HARLEY]

I bought some nokturnals off ebay & had one that didn't light. Sent them all back to seller. I'm shooting the older parker red hot (thick wall) arrows & couldn't find any lighted nocks that fit them. So I made my own. Polycarb rod from Mcmaster carr, used a friends lathe & vertical mill, added a thill bobber light from wally world & I'm good to go.