Lighted Arrow Nocks

OK after bragging about them last fall I finally had a Easton Tracer nock fail on Stacie and I last year. I’m starting my search to see if there is something I like better then the Easton Tracers. Man when these nocks work in low light, they are the Cats Meow. We captured some video footage last year that would be nothing with out the lighted nocks. It totally helps you see shot placement in low light periods and help dictate your next move after the shot. . I highly suggest using them where you can (They are not legal in all states so check your regs.)

So let’s hear what types of lighted nock you shoot or like.

Lastly, has anyone had any luck or experience with any of these?

Lazer Eye(Carbon Express)

Nockturnal

Firenock

I like the G5

My requirements for a lighted nock….

They must activate without any additional interaction from say a magnet. I would like it to blink after about 20-30 seconds. It must last another 48 hours when activated. It must have a replaceable battery.

I’ve yet to do any research to see what meet this criteria or if one even exists. But that is what I put together so far.

I am a big fan of lighted nocks. I wish everyone doing video would use them, they are the cat’s rear end ! I think I own or have shot every brand out there. Here are my thoughts.

Firenocks: Excellent product, probably the best nock out but also the most expensive.

Nockturnal: fairly new nock. From the sample I have received, very bright and has gone off on every shot. Very impressed so far.

CX Lazor Eye: Do not care for the fit of the nock into the shaft. That is very important with how the nock turns on and off. Works good and is very bright.

Easton Tracers are being redesigned but have not received new one’s yet.

G5: Shot well and had no complaints.

Lumenoks: Good nock but can be kind of finicky as far as fit. Depending on shaft, may require some sanding of the nock. This is the nock I have used on the majority of my hunts.

Waiting on a few more samples of the Nockturnal but looks like that will be on the end of my arrows this fall. That’s it in a nutshell. Lot’s more I could add but trying to keep this short and sweet. Hope this helps.

This is a good topic. I bought lumenoks with my first batch of arrows and love watching them on their way to the target. I just don’t like the way that little wire tab thingy can hang out and how tough or easy they can be to turn off and on. I use them more then I should but they are so much fun to watch I can’t help it. I am due for some new ones and will be tuned in to hear everyones thoughts.

Lumenocks since I can remember. I have never shot another brand, nor have I ever had a single problem with them. Maybe I have just gotten lucky, but they got my business til that changes.

Thanks for the input Guys.

When I fist started looking at lighted nocks I used but did not like the Lumenok for the reasons of my nock moving around , just don’t sit or rest well with me. The last time I had checked G5 only had the blue color I see that they now have the Bright Orange color that I like. For some reason to my eye this color stands out the best. Last I checked on the G5 I also did not like the $20 plus price tag for one lighted nock.

I had originally chosen Easton Tracers because I did not have to move the nock inside the arrow shaft around to turn it off and on. They also were the first ones to give you practice nocks that weighed the same as the lighted nocks. I used these for practice, but also used them for Hunting situations in states that did not allow lighted nocks (ND). They also come with a battery life around 90 hours of being lit. I stayed using them because I had over 3 plus years of practice and hunting with them with not a single problem. I could buy three of them for almost the same price as one G5. I know they redesigned them so I will probably stay with them but just want to keep looking at my different options.

Thanks for all the input, and keep it coming. I will probably have to check out the G5 with the Orange bulb but almost $90 to set up my quiver full of my hunting arrows (4) is a lil steep.

The nockturnals are the only way to go. They are lighter and work EVERY SINGLE TIME they are shot. I have not had a single one fail and they are brighted then all heck. They will be the only lighted nock in my arrows from now on. Very impressive

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My requirements for a lighted nock….

They must activate without any additional interaction from say a magnet. I would like it to blink after about 20-30 seconds. It must last another 48 hours when activated. It must have a replaceable battery.

I’ve yet to do any research to see what meet this criteria or if one even exists. But that is what I put together so far.

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you might as well strap a laptop to your arrow!!!

a couple garage sessions and we’ll see what we can come up with….

I’m working on a GPS tracking device… Kidding, but it’s an idea.