Fletching

I use a spine-testing machine), consistency of the fletching (I fletch my own arrows to assure they are perfect, and you should too!) and consistency of weight. On my setup, one grain difference in arrow weight equates to 5⁄8-inch difference in impact ...

For the same reason, use the smallest fletching and the smallest broadhead that will get the job done well. The smaller these turbulence-creating arrow accessories are, the quieter the arrow will be in flight. Also, don't use broadheads that rattle in ...

Moves by the Local Government Boundary Commission to take Shortbridge out of a Danehill and Fletching Ward and include it in a West Uckfield and Isfield Ward are likely to be opposed by Wealden District Council. A council working group is concerned ...

A notch was carved into the back to accept the bow string and they were fletched with bush turkey feathers picked up from the ground. A feather was split in half and cut into 3 lengths then resin and bark fiber attached the fletching on to the arrows ...

The Conejo Valley Archers, a nonprofit charitable organization, will host a public open house for all ages from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., March 26 at the Conejo Valley Archery Range at 4650 Tapo Canyon Park, Simi Valley. The range is 3 miles north of the ...

Most fail to offer a true “helical” fletch with today's shorter, stiffer, two- to three-inch modern vanes. And why is this important? As its name implies, helical fletching spirals around the arrow shaft, so when the arrow is shot, the helical ...