Best Fletch Pattern off Jack Howard Feather Rest

[MG]

I have decided to put my long bows aside and bring my Jack Howard Carbon Classic off my collectible bow rack and get it ready for a DIY Elk hunt in the Fall. I know Jack would approve. My question to you Jack Howard shooters is what size, pattern, R or L helical has been most most effective for you off the Howard Feather Rest.  Also, do you shoot with the cock feather in as Jack recommended??  Thanks for your help

[Kelly]

Yep, cock feather in 3 fletch and right wing. Been shooting that way on all my bows for over 25 years. I prefer abotu a 5.25" parabolic or banana fletch. If using the latter don't get it too high-not ove 1/2-5/8" high.

[MG]

Thanks Kelly.  I will give that a try.

[PAPALAPIN]

I have had good success with a 120 X 60 4 fletch.  I shoot 4 3.75" vanes and have no probelem with them out of my Howards.  

I think the bottem line here is that Jacks rests are very forgiving and will work well with justabout any set up.

If you find yourself needing a new rest, Charlie Lamb is making them along with Jacks special "stretch strings".

[MG]

Thanks Jack.  I was wondering about both rest and string replacements.  Great to hear that someone is carrying on Mr. Howard's tradition.