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Author Topic: 75/105 four fletch  (Read 7365 times)

Offline Huntschool

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75/105 four fletch
« on: March 16, 2020, 11:41:25 PM »
I normally shoot three fletch arrows.  However, I have been looking at trying a 4 fletch (4x3") in the 75x105 fletch on my Bitz jig.  These will be feathers, not vanes.

Has anyone tried or shot this setup off the shelf ?  If so what are your findings ?

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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2020, 12:37:43 AM »
Used to shoot 75x105 with 4" feathers from my wheel bow, with 105 down and did not notice much difference from three fletch. But I was a young guy not really worried about much but arrows hitting the target.
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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2020, 03:46:35 AM »
This is how I fletch some of my arrows and have noticed more stable flight and less feather wear versus 3 fletch.
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Dave Johnson Longbow 66" 60#@27"
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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2020, 04:23:09 AM »
I used the 75x105 for several years and found they flew the same as, or better then three fletched arrows.  When I went back to cresting my arrows I went to three fletch because I like the looks better.
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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2020, 08:08:59 AM »
I currently shoot 75x105 4-fletch on my arrows. I have some with 2” feathers, and some with 3” feathers. They both work great.

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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2020, 09:32:48 AM »
Why would you use that spacing with a trad bow?  I do 4 fletch, but evenly spaced.
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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2020, 12:02:41 PM »
Why would you use that spacing with a trad bow?  I do 4 fletch, but evenly spaced.

Just playing around.  Thought I might see how something totally different might work.
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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2020, 12:11:13 PM »
I currently shoot 75x105 4" 4-fletch on my arrows and it works great.
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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2020, 06:10:31 PM »
I was previously running trad vanes at 75 x 105, but I'm now working up some 4x90.  From what I understand the 4x90 is superior in wind compared to 75 x 105. 

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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2020, 06:39:25 PM »
Why would you use that spacing with a trad bow?  I do 4 fletch, but evenly spaced.

Because I have 2 jojan multifletchers and that is the only way I can do 4-fletch with the nock receivers I have. Jojan is no longer in business, so getting 6 or 12 4x90 nock  receivers is nearly impossible!!!!!

Edit: I stand corrected!!!!! Thanks to this thread, I got to digging, and I just found some on Ebay, and bought them! Now I will fletch up some 4x90 and see which I like better!!!!

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« Last Edit: March 17, 2020, 06:59:21 PM by Bisch »

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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2020, 12:37:31 AM »
We are predicted to have a bunch of rain for the next two days starting tomorrow ( Wednesday) so I am going to go to the shop and fletch up 2 or three shafts and see what happens.  I dont have any 4" stuff so I am going to do some "customizing" on some feathers I have.

I may try some 4 at 90 also. 

More to come.
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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2020, 03:25:23 PM »
Have used 4" 4 fletch 75/105 for approx. 38 years.  Occassionally will try 3 fletch, and can't see a difference.  When I need more arrows will try 3" 4 fletch 75/105. 
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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2020, 07:43:59 PM »
If this is derailing the thread I apologize, but can anyone explain to me what these numbers mean?  How do you determine spacing,  I just bought my first fletcher so this is very timely.

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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2020, 07:50:56 PM »
If this is derailing the thread I apologize, but can anyone explain to me what these numbers mean?  How do you determine spacing,  I just bought my first fletcher so this is very timely.

4x90 = 4 feathers, each 90* apart

75x105 = 2 sets of 2 feathers that are 75* apart, then there is 105* between each of those sets

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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2020, 08:00:04 PM »
Ok that makes sense,  why would you use an uneven spacing like that?  Shelf  clearance?

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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #15 on: March 18, 2020, 08:55:00 PM »
Ok that makes sense,  why would you use an uneven spacing like that?  Shelf  clearance?

Idk where it originated from, only that it is an option that is out there.

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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #16 on: March 18, 2020, 09:21:31 PM »
Thanks Bisch,  I find it interesting,  might even give it a shot if the fletcher I bought supports it.  After i figure out how to even glue on my first feather lol.
Sorry for the tangent.

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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #17 on: March 18, 2020, 10:27:12 PM »
It has to do with clearance....  Just another viable option.

Google four fletch for arrows....
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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #18 on: March 18, 2020, 10:33:35 PM »
Will do sir,  thanks again for all your help

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Re: 75/105 four fletch
« Reply #19 on: March 18, 2020, 10:39:59 PM »
Ok that makes sense,  why would you use an uneven spacing like that?  Shelf  clearance?

Idk where it originated from, only that it is an option that is out there.

Bisch
It originated from the fact that you can four fletch with a three fletch jig.
do two "HEN" feathers and turn the nock 180 and do the same two "HEN" feathers in the same stops.
But why the extra 5 degrees  :dunno:
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