I would like to, but Mission doesn‘t recommend using anything other than the half moon aluminum nocks. When I bought this Xbow in 2013, the guy at the pro shop said no plastic.

A few years ago, I saw Mission branded lit nock arrows. Thought to myself, well, if they’re marketing them, they must be ok. First morning of the season, a nice 8 comes under me at 18 yards. When I pulled the trigger, the string came unwound, and the arrow went flying sideways. Fortunately, the xbow wasn’t damaged, the shop got it restrung, and I killed the same buck that evening.

So I’ve been back to the aluminum nocks since then.

 

Geesh. Good thing you didn't get hurt or your bow severly damaged. Same sort of thing happened to my son he was target shooting his Wicked Ridge and one of the half moon nocks on the factory bolt wasn't lined up properly. String flew off and his cams were damaged. It was a factory defect but since he was the 2nd owner of the crossbow, the manufacturer wouldn't cover it.

 

I know this is a crossbow forum, but I use lighted nocks on a vertical bow more for helping with tuning and practicing. A wobbly arrow due to bad form or a bow being out of tune is easier to see. Thanks for letting me hijack this thread.

 

I've used them for a while on compounds and crossbows...they are great for seeing where your arrow/bolt hits...and for finding your arrow/bolt after the shot...that said... don't get distracted by them...concentrate on the shot...analyze after.

 

I've been using Firenocks on my crossbow for 10 years. I've never had an issue, except the price. They're great for seeing point of impact. The blinking circuit it great for finding your arrow afterward. I buy rechargeable batteries from China to save a few bucks.

 

I've had excellent luck with the bolt and lighted nock combo from dicks sporting goods. $30 for three bolts with lighted nocks. Pretty hard to beat

 

Deepower lighted nocks from Amazon are great for the price both vertical and crossbow. They are only a few bucks each.
I get the "strobe" light and I'm telling you you can see that strobe for as far as your eyes can see. I'm blown away with how far a bolt can make it after exiting a deer on the ground. I've found them up to 80 yards from the point of impact. Sometimes you'll see that strobe way off through the woods or out in a field and be able to walk right to it.

 

Deepower lighted nocks from Amazon are great for the price both vertical and crossbow. They are only a few bucks each.
I get the "strobe" light and I'm telling you you can see that strobe for as far as your eyes can see. I'm blown away with how far a bolt can make it after exiting a deer on the ground. I've found them up to 80 yards from the point of impact. Sometimes you'll see that strobe way off through the woods or out in a field and be able to walk right to it.

I started using them as well. So far so good.

 

I used to use them but rarely use them now. Too many nock failures resulting in string damage or worse yet, bow damage. I pretty much use aluminum nocks in all of my crossbows. Crossbows have so much energy transfer into the back of the arrow, I just feel better with metal taking that force.

 

Here I was thinking I was the only one that had problems with them.