Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => English Warbow => Topic started by: dragonman on May 18, 2015, 05:46:09 am
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what is the optimum string angle that should be cut into the nock for a 70" longbow? I usualy cut them at 45 degrees , this seems to work for my 26" to 27" shorticsh draw, but recently made a bow for someone with a 29" draw and the string pops out of the groove at full draw. Was wondering what angles others cut into their nocks?
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The nock should be cut at the angle that matches brace height and widened at an open angle that will accommodate full draw. It should not be a simple slot that only looks pretty at brace.
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cheers Pat, I think cos I have a short draw and normaly make recurves, I never encountered the problem before, now you say it its obvious, ....thanks again