Nock point position for a traditional bow - Merlin archery 

Holy shit I have a headache. I've watched over a dozen videos and no one is the same. I'm new to this

I just found a really clean and easy way to remove those brass nocking points. Grab the side of the brass opposite the opening with a pair of pliers. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the gap in the brass ring, and just turn it until the ring comes right off. Quick, clean and doesn't harm the string. Cheers, thanks for making this video! 👍🏾💪🏾🏹

I shoot split finger, and mine usually runs 1/4” - 3/8” above square. Your info is spot on. Start there and adjust as needed when tuning. I tie my nocking points on as well.

I am a beginner and finally I've found a good explanation!

Omg finally something that makes sense And believe me, I'd go to a store if there was one nearby

That helps. It made me realize there's no exact measurement for a knocking point but 3 under shooters like myself need it a little higher. Subscribed and liked 👍👍

Super simple explanation.

Love the color of the bow very nice my friend

Hi, that 1/8" you speak of, is that 1/8" mark above square - the bottom of the nock, the centre or the top of the nock? Wayne

Ah! My pleas were answered, I was away on holiday. Thanks for this!

I was having to run a high nock point. Heard some crazy talk of 3under (what I shoot too) guys running negative tiller, I tried it and was able to get 1/4 inch nock height with nice arrow flight.

5/8'" to 3/4" works for me. I shoot three under. Most of the time I use 5/8"

Thanks mate just got one of these today and yeah no instructions so great video tar!!

Great info Jim, keep them going! Could you make video about brace height, which one, lower or higher, i s better for long or short DL, how it impacts on arrow flight etc. There isn't much about it. Cheers

Great tutorial videos!You got a new sub...

And does the arrow sit above or below the brass?

I shoot 3 under with a neutral tiller, I still use a brass nocking point, But have it so I can screw it up or down the serving for 500 to 1100 spine arrow thickness and stiffness. Had the same brass nocking point for almost a year now.

Considering an arrow rest is the first step.

Useful, thank you!

Hi Jim, does your arrow nock go under or ocher the nocking point at those measurements, thanks

a nock point video that makes sense. They said it couldn't be done

As a total newbie, do you put your nock point below or above your arrow nock? Either way, you must account for the width of your arrow nock?

This video is Nocking Point approved! ;-)

hahaha all the typeing peeps helped me decide.. tyvm :>)

I watched a video where the nock point was set based on the tiller, example if the tiller was 1/8” or 1/4” the nock point was 1/8” or 1/4” above zero on the bow square for split finger shooters.

Good video!!! Have to say every bow is different in its design. My bows jump between 3(8 to 5(8 ths. Point on 25 yards!!

Can the type of string affect the nocking point? I bought a new string but it was a different type and I nocked it the same height as my original string but noticed the arrow wasn't clearing the rest cleanly and had to adjust.

Should Brace height be made before installing the knocking point? Does it make a difference?

hello Jim imjust curious hows that bow shoot in the back ground i thought i invent something unique , but i see u have something similar , i figured the pull on my lims around 200 for a normal bow putting the arrow around 700fps ,i keep breaking lims and bow string so i actually have shot it yet or given up ,whats the speed of that arrow if you dont mind me asking

Could you use tape as a nocking point to test or even be permanent??!

Hi i am a beginner just bought a JUNXING F158 bow 32lb ot comes with a square and brass knocks I have a question with this bow where would you recommend i put the knocking points on the bow i will try split finger positioning im going to tie knocks not brass as you said once on You cant take off At least if i get it not quite right i can move up or down string Can you give me advise David

Hi dear, does it make a diffrence for thumb draw style vs mediteranian draw ? Or is it the same nocking point position for both?

Which bow is that?

I shoot 3 under and always start at 1/2” and occasionally even go 5/8”.

Nice video. I shoot split finger and use nock heights between 1/4 and 3/8. I too hate those brass knocks, always seem to get a sharp edge and have to smoorh with needle files.

Hey buddy, whats that black recurve on the left corner there?

Is that the top or the bottom, that brass thing has width so top or bottom of that and I'metric so don't say it , show me exactly where on the scale, also why not show a recurve setup, is the shelf the rest in that case? So many questions

Experiment and you will be surprised what you will learn. I would claim vanes need more separation but experimenting is much more enjoyable than trusting the book.

I shot without a knocking point for 2 months... Pretty accurate. I put one on and I can't hit the target.... 😂

5.44 I'll never get back 🤣 why not put the camera above, and looking down on the bow square so the viewer can see it. So it's measured from the 90 degree line to the 'underside of the top nocking point' is it? You never said and we can't see. I'm going to do a video on this.

Do you really need a nocking point?

Nice info.. thanks for share..

completely different then mr Bodnik,he says ,should me much higher, eight eight of an inch .. confusing

So, basically you don't really know and are just winging it. Set it here, set it there, just set anywhere that feels right to you. 5:43 of nothing, and no substance to boot.

Way too low of a starting point. 3 fingers under can easily be 3/4” above level.

This is 5 minutes of absolute waffle. It does not answer any of the questions people need to ask. Is the position he gives the the top of the bottom nocking point, upon which the arrow is supported, or the bottom of the top nocking point, and how then is the position of the other nocking point determined? If only one nocking point is to be used then how is that determined?