Doc_Haynes - 13/4/2005 8:14 PM I've been tempted to get these for some time now, but could not find anyone shooting with them in my locality. I've read all the sales blurb for them, visited the Magnock website and forum but would like to seek the views, both pro and con of those who've actually used them.
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Hi Doc_Haynes? well as you know I shoot them, and have done since they first were produced.? As you said in a different post you have seen my resume, well ALL my best scores and placing were done with Magnock fitted.? I have also done back to back testing one bow set up with Magnocks and another with regular nocks and in all cases Magnocks have produced at least the same results and in most an improvement, both in and outdoors.</p>
Firstly if you shoot
compound then these will work for you, however if you shoot
recurve, although I have tested them and they work FITA decided that they can not be used.</p>
As you have seen the Magnock site you have at least started to understand the concept and its advertised gains, cleaner release, easier tuning, allow larger range of arrow spines to tune, closing distance gaps through cleaner release etc... but as you've read the site you already know these
? OK downside, there can be an increase in string vibration and maybe a buzz sound?due to the weight of the receiver tied to the string, there is a slight speed loss as the arrow leave the bow again due to weight of the receiver, these are the normal 2 issues some have.</p>
There is one other item which you would have to accept, you will get many many people asking what is it, how does it work and why are you using it... if you don't mind this then alls well.? There are some who say they either don't like it or that it doesn't work, well the same can be said about anything, bows, arrows, sights etc</p>
There are several users throughout the UK, shooting target, field and 3D, and all have said they are very impressed with the gains found.? I will not say that this is for everyone, its all down to personal feelings, but if you gave the system a proper try, re tuned the bow then I'm sure you will find that they really do work.</p>
If I can help please ask, I'm not sure where you are based but you can find Magnocks at some shops over here (Quicks and Centre Shot are the two main ones i know off hand)</p>