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Is there a hard-and-fast rule regarding where the cock feather should go on an arrow? For years, I have made arrows with the cock feather/vane at 90 degrees from the bow (straight right, since I am left-handed) and the hens at an angle against the riser. Recently I got a Jo-Jan fletcher that won’t do that for a lefty, but will put the cock in the 4-o’clock position. This seems to work just as well. I use 5″ RW feathers in a right helical clamp, ever since I shed the wheelbow and converted from vanes to natural feathers.
Just wonderng what others do, particularly other lefties out there. -
I align my cock feather with the stiffest side of the arrow and then shoot cock feather in.
Even with carbons,,,sometimes when I check them on my spine tester I find their not always consistant all the way around the shaft.
Aligning my cock feather with the stiff side just makes me feel comfortable with the ideal I have them all set the same,,,but in practice I find it doesn’t really matter that much,,,,but I continue to do it,,,,,,because I’m a bit anal about that sort of thing.:oops::wink:PS,I’m also a lefty,,,,only difference that makes is it seems to be easier to sell bows,but harder to buy them.
John.
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I can’t say for sure, but I have read so many times of guys that swear that one way or the other is the best that I really don’t think it matters. I have tried it both ways and really can’t see any difference. But,…I’m not the best shot out there so maybe it’s just me.
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dabersold wrote: But,…I’m not the best shot out there so maybe it’s just me.
I’m sure you’re a better shot than I am. I do understand what you are saying — my own weaknesses as an archer undermine some of my efforts to tune my bows and arrows. Careful, thoughtful practice is all I can do to remedy the situation
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I’m done with cock feathers since using two RW 4 inch feathers. Quite and true flight,simple,tad less expense,lays better in the quiver,faster to glue. Try it!
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Van: there are several nock receivers available for this fletcher; not sure which one I have. I just remember that my old Whiffen fletcher would turn out the cock feather on the right. I think I bought it at the Whiffen shop in Milwaukee. They may have sold me a special left-hand setup. Wish I still had it.
Stalkn4Elk: can you post a picture of one of your arrows? I am tempted to give your idea a try.
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