Two Fletching Arrows

Bulletpusher · February 10, 2014, 08:19:00 AM

I'm trying 2 fletching arrows in stead of 3 or 4 fletching.

I did it on one arrow to start just to see how it would work. My 2 fletch arrow seems to fly straighter and flatter that all of my others and also it seems to hit the target straighter and penetrate deeper.

Has anyone else out there shooting traditional archery experienced anything similar or something different.

Let us all know
Bulletpusher

Pat B · February 10, 2014, 09:00:00 AM

With 2fletch you have 1/3 less resistance on your arrow in flight and should give faster flight and deeper penetration.

VictoryHunter · February 10, 2014, 09:03:00 AM

Yep! I shot them this past season and found that as well. I also found that while in theory it seems they would be less wind resistant, they are in fact much more susceptible to planing in a crosswind. There are pros and cons just like anything. While I enjoyed shooting them, I think I'm going to go back to a three fletch.

SELFBOW19953 · February 10, 2014, 09:20:00 AM

I think the cause of the increased windplaning goes back the 1/3 less wind resistance, therefore less stabilization.

ronp · February 10, 2014, 10:04:00 AM

I have been playing around with two fletched arrows and I like them. I use some big, 5-1/2 in bannana cut feathers.

halfseminole · February 10, 2014, 10:07:00 AM

I shoot two fletch out of longbows, and I'm always content with the performance. Feathers are bloody expensive, so saving on them helps a lot. Besides, it works beautifully.

RAGHORN 3 · February 10, 2014, 10:21:00 AM

Has any of you tested with broad heads? 3 blade?

Bulletpusher · February 10, 2014, 10:35:00 AM

I only shoot 2 bladed broad heads and have not shot them as of yet.

So far I've only shot 4" parabolic 2-fletched but I've got a hundred 5" shield cut coming (from Sagittarius) and will try the broad heads with those.

The fletcher for 4-fletching is used and just put 2 fletching on and that leave them at about a 45° angle from the nock from lower left to upper right. This seams to clear the shelf and riser with out so much upset to the arrow.

My oldest Son has just 2-fletched with the 5" shield cuts but the weather and some small illness has held up testing with them.

Bulletpusher

DanielB89 · February 10, 2014, 12:42:00 PM

i'd like to see some pictures if you guys could get around to posting them.

Blackhawk · February 10, 2014, 12:47:00 PM

I've used 2 fletch in the past and still do for some roving and stumping, but I found them less stable in flight. I use 3 for hunting.

And yes, set-up seems best with the 2 feathers at 11 and 5 o'clock...and this method saves about 33% on your feather budget.

I know Jim Neaves of Centaur is a big proponent of 2 fletch and there are some interesting and informative threads here if you do the "search" thing.

February 10, 2014, 02:08:00 PM

I used two fletch years ago with 5.5" feathers. I hand wrapped them and put as much spiral as possible, I also used the super spirals with two and three fletch and broadheads for a couple of years. They really spun fast in the air. My one experiment using two fletch with my Jo-Jan and wood shafts was not a success.

ronp · February 10, 2014, 06:13:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by DanielB89:
i'd like to see some pictures if you guys could get around to posting them.

I have mine oriented about 1 o'clock and 7 o'clock:

ronp · February 10, 2014, 06:14:00 PM

ronp · February 10, 2014, 06:18:00 PM

Lots of twist:

ronp · February 10, 2014, 06:19:00 PM

Right wing banana cuts using a Bitz jig.

ronp · February 10, 2014, 06:20:00 PM

More:

Green · February 10, 2014, 07:57:00 PM

Compared to 3 fletch, they nest up nicely in your quiver. They're quieter this way and get less damage.

Matty · February 10, 2014, 09:48:00 PM

Pretty cool. Nice work ron

Hopewell Tom · February 11, 2014, 11:17:00 AM

Green,
Great pic, I like how the 2 looks in the quiver. That would work really well in an Arrowmaster, I bet.

Norminator · February 11, 2014, 11:28:00 AM

Do you line up your broadhead with the two feathers or opposite the feathers?