These are commonly used on Parker bows, which if you have one, you already know, and if you want to buy one, you’d better hurry. They grip the string up until the point of release. Capture nocks are exactly like the nocks used for vertical bows. Omni nocks are standard equipment for anything from TenPoint, and if you don’t have them on your bolts, the bow will not shoot. There are a few upper-end bows that require these nocks. Talon nocks got the name from looking like an opened eagle’s talon and wrapping around the string that way. The half-moon nock is a crescent groove that the string rides in as the bolt is carried down the rail. The flat nock is exactly as it sounds and is a blunt end that take the brunt of the string.

Certain crossbows take specific nocks in order to function, and unfortunately, it’s not universal.

The nock is the part of the bolt that comes in contact with the string. What are the Different Nocks on Crossbow Bolts? Keep in mind that the faster your crossbow, the higher quality bolt you need. You never want to shoot a bolt that is too short, unless it is one of the short de-cocking bolts that are disposable after one use. Many of the higher performance bows will require a 22-inch bolt, and some of the new extreme bows require a 24-inch bolt. Most standard crossbows shoot a 20-inch bolt. You also need to know the length bolt you need. You need to know the poundage your bow is shooting at, which is readily available on the bow, and if you can’t find it, the manufacturer can easily tell you. What is the Best Crossbow Bolt for My Bow? Each company has a less expensive line and different products that work best with different bows. That’s why Victory makes the cheaper and more universal X-Bolt. And they tend to work better with higher-powered crossbows. These are seriously nice bolts, but they may not be what you like. One of our favorites is the Victory VooDoo. Past that, who makes the best crossbow bolt is a matter of personal choice and budget. It’s not that they won’t work, but the quality control isn’t going to be what you’d expect, or what it should be for truly ethical crossbow hunting. There are quite a few imported ones that you’ll see at bargain prices, and trust us when we say that there is a reason they are so cheap. There are a lot of crossbow bolts available from a lot of different companies. They can be had with flat, moon or talon nocks. These 100% Made in the USA, multi-laminate carbon-fiber crossbow bolts are covered in bright white with white fletching to help you track the bolt in flight, and to help better ID the quality of your shot by the blood on the shaft. An alternative to a lighten nock is the Beman White Out.

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