Which fletching style do you prefer for hunting?
 

Im thinking of buying a fletching jig in the near future. I heard Bitzenberger is the brand to buy. can you adjust the degree you want the fletchings to be or do you have to buy each clamp made specifically for straight, 1 degree offset, or helical?

Which leads to this poll question.
Which fletching style do you prefer for hunting?
Im shooting straight b/c I didnt have a choice at beginning of season.

RE: Which fletching style do you prefer for hunting?
 

There are 2 clamps available for the Bitz, straight and helical. You can then adjust each to fit your needs (ie. various degrees of offset or helical).

RE: Which fletching style do you prefer for hunting?
 

I really dig my Blazers with a hard right helical. They fly awesome.

RE: Which fletching style do you prefer for hunting?
 

I've always shot offset vanes but now that I have a drop-away I'm going to try some helical. Probably won't make much difference but it's worth a try.

RE: Which fletching style do you prefer for hunting?
 

Never tried all 3

RE: Which fletching style do you prefer for hunting?
 

Every time I've gotten helicals each individual arrow is amazingly consistent, but my arrows won't group together as close as offsets. Currently I can't use helicals anyway.





Straight Fletch
4º Right Offset Fletch
Right Helical Fletch

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Straight
- Fastest Flying Vane Configuration
- Least Amount of Air Resistance
- Works with Any Arrow Rest
- Minimal Fletching Clearance Problems
- Less Stable at Long Distances
- Provides Less Stabilization for Broadheads
- Best Used in a Well-Tuned Bow


Offset
- Provides More Stabilization for Broadheads
- Only Some Air Resistance in Flight
- Works with Most Arrow Rests
- Stable Flight to Moderate Distances
- May Cause Fletching Clearance Issues
- Some Loss of Arrow Velocity
(Most Popular Choice)


Helical
- Superior Stabilization for Broadheads
- Best Overall Arrow Flight at Long Distance
- Increased Overall Accuracy
- Arrow Corrects Attitude in Flight
- Notable Loss of Arrow Velocity
- Fletching Clearance More Problematic

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