fletch distance from nock?

[divecon10]

Is there general consensus as to where best to place fletching in relation to the nock. Is there better tiller when up against the nock? I would imagine this from good test results. Or the ½ or more gap most often noted just to reduce interfering with the feather?
Thanks for u’r thoughts.

[JRY309]

I like to have mine as far back and still have enough clearence for my fingers.

[vermonster13]

Enough room for finger/glove clearance.

[Friend]

My 4" shield cuts are 2.1" from the nock throat and have no issues with flight.

[huntingarcher]

I do mine at 3/4" from nock.Plenty of room so my finger will touch fletch.

[AKtraildog]

Just have to keep the front of the feathers off the arrow shelf.
I like mine about 1 and 1/4 from the nock throat.

[JimB]

"I like to have mine as far back and still have enough clearence for my fingers."

The further to the rear,the better it steers.Leave room for finger clearance.

[Cal bow]

I also like mine as far back as possible

[LH Keith]

I fletch mine so the cock feather just touches the tip of my nose, (about 1-1/4 in.) for an extra anchor point. I shoot 3 under.
                                                                                         Keith

[Thunderhorn25]

interesting question. I have not made my own arrows, but have wanted to. Good thread.

[The Whittler]

I don't believe it makes a difference, as long as you have enough clearance for your fingers.

[kongo]

I leave enough room to clear my fingers + 1/8 incase I have to put a new nock on . Don't want to lose a good arrow for lack of room to re nock

[Jim Wright]

I draw, anchor and release with my index finger laid on top of the shaft and 1" to 1 1/4" from the end of the shaft to the back of the fletching provides clearance for my finger and flight is excellent.

[reddogge]

Feather to knock distance does not affect tiller of bow.

[Stumpkiller]

I had to check: 5/8" up from the top of the nock taper (third mark on my Bitzenburger clamps).

You want to make sure the fletching is not too far forward if you use a low brace height as if the fletching hits the rest while the nock is still on the string it will cause flight issues.  If you watch a slow-motion film of the release you can see the string goes quite a ways forward of the at-rest position.

[stagetek]

Same with me. As close as possible. Usually ends up at 3/8".

[Archer 1]

I fleth mine at 1 1/4" from the nock throat. Enough room for fingers to clear.