[Archers] Answer on the Vermil Period Nock Question

[nicholas m freer]

I have been using the wooden hornbeam Nocks sold by 3 Rivers quite  a bit, and they seem sturdy enough. They are slightly bulbous, and feel ok. There is no indicator. Using a drill bit just right for my string serving diameter, I drill a hole at the bottom of the throat, and a few passes with some sandpaper through the slot makes a satisfactory pinch nock. I have not stained or painted them yet, slideshow that goes. 
I also just got myself  some Jojan nock receivers for the Turkish dock feather up/down orientation, so don't be surprised when such arrows appear for inspection...😁

Also, working on heavier, tougher arrows, with 6 vane fluflus for the Qabak target, to slow them down. Also scheming to add another 5 or 6 feet of height to the target. 

May Your Herds Increase

Naran, Noyon of Ponte Alto

On November 28, 2019, at 5:14 AM, Garth Groff and Sally Sanford <mallardlodge1000 at gmail.com> wrote:

Noble Friends of Bow, and especially our period archers:


After considerable contemplation and consultation with the kingdom DEMs, our Society DEM TA, Baron Edward Harbinger, has made a decision on the period nock question I raised last year. I don't know where or how it has been/will be disseminated, but I will share with all of you what he told me in emails this week.


The Vermil-brand Steppe/Chinese acrylic nocks which originally raised this question will NOT be allowed in all-period shoots. This includes both the glue-on types, and the plug nocks used on bamboo or cane shafts. Only nocks made from natural period materials (chiefly horn or bone) will be allowed, and of course self nocked arrows. Vermil nocks are certainly allowed in open shooting on any SCA range; the ban only extends to all-period use.


Relating to the above, 3Rivers is now offering some glue-on wooden hardwood nocks. I specifically asked if these were allowed for period use. Baron Edward affirmed that these wooden nocks were definitely legal for all-period shoots.


My thanks to His Excellency Baron Edward for taking the time to address this question. 


Yours Aye,

Mungo Napier, Laird of Mallard Lodge  🦆

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