I have done some minor arrow fletching before, but mostly had it done at a pro shop. Now, I bought some shafts and want to fletch my own. Previously, I had the pro shop put a slight offset to my blazer vanes and they were fine. I had also never shot my fixed broadheads past 30 yards or so. I shoot shuttle Ts by the way. I think I want to venture into a helical fletch and blazer vanes or similar and I need some advice.
First, I want to buy a fletching jig. I have it narrowed down to the Arizona E-Z fletcher mini w/ helical, the bohning helix fletcher, and the bitzenburger jig w/ a helical clamp. If you guys can give me some opinions on these I would appreciate it.
Additionally, I am not sure what degree of helical to try for. I know that the Arizona and the Helix are roughly a 3 degree helical, but the bitzenburger advertises a 5 degree helical. Does anyone know if the bitzenburger is actually adjustable down to a 3 degree? Also, is a 5 degree too much? Any other thoughts and suggestions you might have let me know.
Thanks in advance.
First, I want to buy a fletching jig. I have it narrowed down to the Arizona E-Z fletcher mini w/ helical, the bohning helix fletcher, and the bitzenburger jig w/ a helical clamp. If you guys can give me some opinions on these I would appreciate it.
Additionally, I am not sure what degree of helical to try for. I know that the Arizona and the Helix are roughly a 3 degree helical, but the bitzenburger advertises a 5 degree helical. Does anyone know if the bitzenburger is actually adjustable down to a 3 degree? Also, is a 5 degree too much? Any other thoughts and suggestions you might have let me know.
Thanks in advance.