This is a spinoff of Junkers88 "good fletching tool" thread. In it it's asked "How much does the "helix" matter?". This is something I've wondered as well. I've read more helical will increase accuracy but will also slow the arrow down.
In my unscientific/amateur testing, I've found no increase in accuracy (not saying much with my shooting), does seem to slow the arrow down, and can definitely tell an increase in noise.
My testing consist of 3 GT 7595 already fletched out of box, and 2 GT 600. The 7595s fletching is not straight but seemingly does not have much twist. The two 600's I've fletched with as much helical my ol' Cabela's metal fletcher can twist. My longbows are 45# and 50#. (know the 7595 are over spined but are left overs from shooting a 55# Bob Lee Hunter).
Results are the 7595s impact a lot higher than the 600s (was expect the opposite) and can definitely hear the 600s flying. TBH the noise may be a result of my less than stellar fletching job.
Any rate, was wondering anyone else's thoughts?
In my unscientific/amateur testing, I've found no increase in accuracy (not saying much with my shooting), does seem to slow the arrow down, and can definitely tell an increase in noise.
My testing consist of 3 GT 7595 already fletched out of box, and 2 GT 600. The 7595s fletching is not straight but seemingly does not have much twist. The two 600's I've fletched with as much helical my ol' Cabela's metal fletcher can twist. My longbows are 45# and 50#. (know the 7595 are over spined but are left overs from shooting a 55# Bob Lee Hunter).
Results are the 7595s impact a lot higher than the 600s (was expect the opposite) and can definitely hear the 600s flying. TBH the noise may be a result of my less than stellar fletching job.
Any rate, was wondering anyone else's thoughts?
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