What is the best way to remove a nock?

[Mossy Oak]

Well after years of saying I was going to do it, I finally broke down and bought everything I need to bowfish. My question is how do I remove a nock from an arrow so I can install the safety slide onto the arrow? Is there a way I can do it without destroying the nock? Any help is appreciated.

 

[TheAirMan]

If its not glued you should just be able to pull it out. You may need to use some pliers or something to get a little better grip.

 

[Mossy Oak]

It must be glued pretty well. I tried pulling and twisting on it and it won't budge. I will take the pliers to it and see how it works. Thank you for the help.

 

[TheAirMan]

What kind of arrow is it. If its an aluminum one it may be glued on. If its a carbon or an aluminum with a uni-bushing it should just be pushed in unless someone has glued it. If it is glued on you might try some hot water or a hair dryer or something to loosed the glue or you may have to bust it off and put another one on.

 

[Mossy Oak]

It's actually a fiberglass arrow used to bowfish. It looks like I will just have to wrestle around with it to get it off. I'm sure it will break but I have some extras. Thank you for the help.

 

[stik]

it's glued on and you won't get it off without breaking it. i thought the safety slides came with a replacement nock for that reason.

 

[BowGuy84]

Gotta break them. Kinda poor design but good news is it's good practice. Mocks will break more than anything. Carry extras and your favorite super glue.