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NOCK FIT: GETTING IT RIGHT

An often forgotten aspect of tuning a bow is correctly fitting the nock to the string. Most brands of nocks will only come in two sizes: small or large, which makes it a simple choice to choose the correct nock for the string, right? Unfortunately there are more factors involved, such as the diameter of the string material itself, the number of strands in the string, and the diameter of the centre serving

The incorrect nock fit for a particular string and serving combination can not only affect the tune of an arrow, but it can actually prove to be dangerous if

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