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Old 01-12-2008, 06:11 PM
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I am wondering if there is anything special I need to know about Fletching my Arrows! I have CX Heritage and was told to use 5 inch feathers! I would like to use a barred shield cut right wing helical! I was wondering if this is the way to go! Will the RW Helical be ok shooting off the shelf??? Low profile or ????


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Old 01-12-2008, 06:28 PM
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I use 4" LW on my Heritage 150's(only because I have LW clamps).I use a feather burner to get the shield profile and the back height is 5/8".Arrows fly real good for me
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Old 01-12-2008, 08:36 PM
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the important thing is that you match your clamp to your fletching, left wing, left clamp. if you want to make your own feathers, i use a little chopper and it works awsome.
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Old 01-12-2008, 09:22 PM
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I shoot RW helical 5" shield cut feathers on CX 150's (off the shelf), and the work great for me. Just make sure you are matching your feathers to your clamp.

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Old 01-12-2008, 10:18 PM
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Thanks guys. I fletch all my arrows for my Compound and its a RW Jig! I am just looking for the right "look" I want to go with! Do you guys ever use wraps???
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Old 01-12-2008, 10:25 PM
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I use wraps on occassion.Gotta admit-they're convenient.Most of the time I put a dip cap and then crest.
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Old 01-12-2008, 10:53 PM
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I use wraps for the aesthetics, better adhesion, and they make your arrows a lot easier to find if you miss, or pass through a target/animal.
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