The Midnight Arrow....

Terry Green · March 21, 2019, 04:43:55 PM

I have some in the works and on the way...and Smokinjoe has been playing around with some already...

I'm expecting a package from D & M any day now....

Joe and I are on a mission to find the ultimate 'Night Hog' arrow....

Stay tuned....

carbonflyr · March 21, 2019, 05:55:49 PM

Sam McMichael · March 21, 2019, 06:20:33 PM

Let us know what works the best.

Terry Green · March 22, 2019, 06:54:18 AM

You bet Sam..... I was recommended a certain nock which I relayed to Joe, and he jumped on it.

In the meantime another nock became available in a size that would work..... So I'm gonna be experimentin with those.

Sam McMichael · March 22, 2019, 08:59:55 AM

Terry, I don't have particularly great night vision, so I shoot poorly at night. Will lighted arrows assist with this problem, or just make it easier to find lost arrows?

smokin joe · March 22, 2019, 09:16:40 AM

Sam,
My experiments suggest that practicing with a night arrow may help your night shooting. It seems that part of shooting accurately is practicing with an arrow you can see.

As far as night vision is concerned, we are also working on a couple of things that can be applied to hog hunting in most places.

Stay tuned.

Joe

Terry Green · March 22, 2019, 10:20:57 AM

Sam...are you using a bright enough light at night?

DanielB89 · March 22, 2019, 10:31:45 AM

Quote from: Sam McMichael on March 22, 2019, 08:59:55 AM
Terry, I don't have particularly great night vision, so I shoot poorly at night. Will lighted arrows assist with this problem, or just make it easier to find lost arrows?

Sam,

i've used lighted nocks for a while. I don't know of anything that can match their ability to help you see your arrow in flight, both in daylight and at night.

Kingstaken · March 22, 2019, 11:46:26 AM

Quote from: Sam McMichael on March 22, 2019, 08:59:55 AM
Terry, I don't have particularly great night vision, so I shoot poorly at night. Will lighted arrows assist with this problem, or just make it easier to find lost arrows?

Lighted nocks will not help with shooting at night w/ poor vision. You still need to see what your aiming at. It will allow you to see the arrow in flight at the target as mentioned above and as you said to find your arrow .

Terry Green · March 22, 2019, 12:43:25 PM

What kingstaken said. You need to see what you're aiming at 1st. What Joe and I are devising is definitely a way to see where you hit better and recover your arrow better....... Just stay tuned.

Wudstix · March 22, 2019, 05:17:44 PM

Can I hope this will work on woodies, or just Easton arrows?

Terry Green · March 22, 2019, 05:32:50 PM

Wud.... Just worry about Sending me that Moab

Aaron Proffitt 2 · March 24, 2019, 12:23:26 AM

I'll be following this as we're over run here . We killed 3 last night just goofing off with friends.

Hud · March 24, 2019, 12:39:43 AM

Glow-on paint is a Phosphorescent paint that can be seen in the dark. Then there is reflector tape, that will shine in the dark when hit with a light. Might work with a green, yellow or red headlamp commonly called camping headlamps. Green and yellow lights may not spook your target like those made by Totobay GRDE Zoomable 3 mode LED headlamp.

Terry Green · March 24, 2019, 08:08:52 AM

Wud.... Just messing with you.... I don't know if they make lighted nocks for a wood arrow.

E.T.All Joe and I are convinced the green lightt is far Superior.

Terry Green · March 24, 2019, 08:55:53 AM

We will be using reflective wraps...

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smokin joe · March 24, 2019, 09:02:31 AM

Maybe Terry and I will expand this thread to include thoughts about hog lights as well as reflective wraps and lighted nocks.

In late-day hunting -- like deer at dusk -- being able to see the arrow in flight is important, but difficult. Making that easier is worthwhile.

If the arrow is not a pass thru, seeing the arrow as the deer runs off can really help.

Finding the arrow is always helpful.

But, you have to see what you are shooting at. For hogs after dark there are some ideas we can share.

Terry Green · March 25, 2019, 10:44:23 AM

Sure thing Joe,..... Hog lights go along with the Midnight Arrow obviously....both bow and stationary mounts. And green lenses seems to be superior by the consensus, and from what I have found myself. I just need to get one of those stationary lights like you have Joe.

All... Joe sent me a phone clip last night..... I'm sure he'll make another clip to post here. One last night was an hour before dark..... The fire nocks seem to be very bright even in daylight.

Wudstix · March 25, 2019, 10:53:55 AM

Quote from: Terry Green on March 22, 2019, 05:32:50 PM
Wud.... Just worry about Sending me that Moab

Mr. Green; Hold your breath! ;-)

Captain*Kirk · March 26, 2019, 01:55:54 PM

Quote from: Terry Green on March 24, 2019, 08:08:52 AM
Wud.... Just messing with you.... I don't know play make lighted nocks for a wood arrow.

Terry, I saw a YT video a while back where the guy was back-boring wood shafts and using conventional lighted nocks. Sounds like it would make a weak area to me, but I've never tried it.