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running into problems with my fletchings

Discussion in 'Tech Talk' started by mnbowhunter, Jul 26, 2009.

  1. mnbowhunter

    mnbowhunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    after shooting alot today i have been seeing damage to my fletchings.

    I belive the fletchings are hitting my rest. after about 10 shots the arrow fletching are showing up with black rub lines on them and they are getting bent. and are affecting my shooting greatly, luckly im getting new arrows.

    i have a octane hostage rest(not the pro). and i was wondering if there is a way to adjust it so i can get proper clearence? and how do i know i have enough clearence after messing with it?
     
  2. Txjourneyman

    Txjourneyman Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Try turning your nocks a bit. If the fletching is hitting the brushes turn the nock just enough to clear them.
     
  3. GABowhunter

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    Yeah I would try turning the nocks first. But I've got a couple of question for you...do you have 4" or 2" vanes and are they straight or helical fletched?
     
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    Along with that, what arrows are you shooting, and how tight are the bristles to your arrow? This should be a fairly easy fix.
     

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