Scbasshunter Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Yeah or nay? Will I need to resight my pins if I start using them? Are they worth the money? Any good or bad about them would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthGaHuntingandOutdoors Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 I've used Lumenoks (same thing), you have to tune the nock to the arrow a little bit, but no changing of the pin. They're a great thing to use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted July 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Nocturnals. What are some benefits of lighted knocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 I made my own for like 5 bucks a piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smha6784 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Nocturnals. I shoot nocturnals, I have no complaints. The first one was given to me. I liked them and the idea of them so I bought more. I did not have to reset my pins, and I do not put them on my practice arrows, there is just no reason to. Ill tell you one thing you sure can see 'em!! My vote YAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted July 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Nocturnals. Are the deer able to see them or have you noticed any affect they have as far as the deer noticing a light coming at them? Also, as far as deer seeing them goes, does anybody suggest any certain color to be better for whatever reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Nocturnals. No adverse affect to deer seeing them. They don't light up until they leave your string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted July 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Nocturnals. So basically, the deer aren't fast enough in normal bow range to move if they do see the light flying through the air at them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthGaHuntingandOutdoors Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 So basically, the deer aren't fast enough in normal bow range to move if they do see the light flying through the air at them? Pretty much, think of your ibo speed, 300+ fps. No the deer aren't going to get the jump on you unless they spot you or smell you first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) I cannot tell you how much I love lighted nocks. Once shot at a turkey and the arrow skipped up and went flying off into the woods. I went searching and I could see the lighted nock from 30 yards away. Another benefit is that you can see where the arrow hit your deer. Nice for marginal shots. No I didn't have to move my pins once I installed the nocks. As for Nocturals, I tried them for a year and they were ok. However one day I ran one through a deer. I cleaned up the arrow and put it back in my quiver. Three days later I shot at a turkey from a ground blind and it didn't light up. The arrow skipped up and went off into woods and I lost the arrow. That was the end of them for me and I went back to my trusty Lumenocks. They have never failed me. They are only a couple dollars more and you get 20x the battery life. If you can find it, look for last years issue of Peterson Bowhunting, they did a review of all the lighted nocks and Lumenocks beat all the others hands down. Lastly one more thing that you should know, especially if you like to shoot big bucks. If you shoot a deer with a lighted nock, it will DQ you from entering it in Pope & Young. Edited July 25, 2013 by RangerClay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 good advice above.... I don't use them because my arrow already costs a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smha6784 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Nocturnals. Why does the use of lighted knocks DQ from P&Y ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Love them. Used one on three does before it got too gummed up inside to work. Very dependable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailfreak55 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I use nockturnals also and like them. Worked well for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthGaHuntingandOutdoors Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Most bows with more than 60% (I think) let off disqualify you from P&Y. Sorry but they probably need to update their rules for the updated gear. I actually just had this conversation with one of my hunting buddies about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Why does the use of lighted knocks DQ from P&Y ?? Pope & Young does not allow you to use anything electronic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smha6784 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Nocturnals. Lighted knocks do not aid in killing deer, they aid in recovering the expensive arrow. That just doesn't make sense to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthGaHuntingandOutdoors Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Lighted knocks do not aid in killing deer, they aid in recovering the expensive arrow. That just doesn't make sense to me I agree 100% with this statement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smha6784 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Nocturnals. So if you have illuminated pins, illuminated knocks, a camera mounted to bow for self filming, any thing of the sort you are DQ'd from P&Y man that sux. Guess ill never make the P&Y books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailfreak55 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I agree I'll never make the books but I'm ok with that. Whatever helps me recover the deer faster is what I'm going to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthGaHuntingandOutdoors Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I'm glad that I'm not looking to make the record books! I'm more worried about getting some meat in the freezer! Either way, it's either Lumenoks of the new carbon express launch pad illuminated nocks for me this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smha6784 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Nocturnals. I just couldn't swallow this " By the use of electronic devices for attracting, locating or pursuing game or guiding the hunter to such game, or by the use of a bow or arrow to which any electronic device is attached." That is quote straight from P&Y website, there just seems to be a lot of gray area. So I emailed them and asked to clarify a few things, hopefully they respond and I can post it for you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Nocturnals. So using a GPS to get to the stand disqualifies you from P&Y? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthGaHuntingandOutdoors Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Yeah, they need to update their rules for modern times! Everyone uses some kind of electronics! Better get rid of those trail cams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smha6784 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Nocturnals. Just to update I have since emailed P&Y twice, no response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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