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Old 02-01-2005, 07:13 PM
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Default helical or straight offset fletchings

what do you guys think on fletchings...I feel that helical will fly more true, but will slow arrow down alot..So straight offset is my choice..I'm looking for advice on weather to go with 1degree or maybe 3 or 5 degree..[>:]
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Old 02-01-2005, 07:20 PM
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Default RE: helical or straight offset fletchings

I shoot helicle. Makes my muzzy fly perfect.
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Old 02-01-2005, 08:03 PM
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Default RE: helical or straight offset fletchings

Helicals are the most accurate with offset in second. This test was preformed with a machine shot bow. I forgot where I read it but the results were amazing. I would go with helical. The extra fps lost won't hurt you, but the miss will.
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Old 02-01-2005, 08:08 PM
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Default RE: helical or straight offset fletchings

A bowmag did an article on this a year or so ago. Speed difference was only a few fps. Accuracy is always the most important factor; go with helical.
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Old 02-01-2005, 08:08 PM
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The helical are alot more accurate. You wont even tell you lost the speed when you switch to helical from offset. I doubt you could tell through a chrono either.
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Old 02-01-2005, 08:14 PM
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Default RE: helical or straight offset fletchings

thanks for the tips..I will order a helical jig then..I like accuracy..Its fun having my buddies out for a shooting contest..
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Old 02-01-2005, 08:19 PM
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What jig are your ordering?
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Old 02-02-2005, 11:19 AM
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Default RE: helical or straight offset fletchings

I shoot my goldtips with a 4 degree offset and it puts my Muzzy's right where I aim them.

IMO an offset of 4-5 degrees will give you a good compermise between your bows top speed and the best possible flight. What's you set up shooting for speed now? If you've got good speed loosing a couple of fps isn't a big deal. If you speed is moderate then a 4-5 degree off set may be the fit for you.
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Old 02-02-2005, 11:31 AM
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For feathers, I use helical.
For vanes, I use offet.
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Old 02-02-2005, 12:25 PM
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For field points, I got good flight with straight offsets. My Muzzys seemed to group better with a good helical.

I threw some of my arrows high into the air (AWAY from me of course) and the straight offsets barely seemed to rotate. The helicals began spinning instantly convincing me that they were much more stable.
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