Fletching my own bolts

[Jcomer]

Got myself a new micro ,first crossbow and already shot a vane off. I have always fletched my own arrows for my compound bow ,I have a dial-o-matic fletcher and a Jo-jan fletcher,I have always fletched straight no helical so I guess what I'm asking is will the bolts fly properly with straight vanes,remember I'm new to the crossbow scene so I hope this isn't a stupid question.

[xcaliber]

They will fly OK. Try one, that is the best way to find out. If you want to invest in a good jig for the bolts, get the Bohning Pro Class Right Wing clamp setup, around $35 on EBay, it is more of an offset than a helical jig, great result for a one at a time vane jig.

[paulaboutform]

My experience is that helical is moderately more accurate with field points but is EXTREMELY more accurate with broadheads. Either way, the helical outperformed the offsets. I've got an old jojan as well as a bitzenberger but have found that the Arizona-Rim Bolt E-Z Fletch is the way to go. I'm shooting 2" Blazers with extreme helical and I'm very impressed with how well it works.
Paul

[Boo]

My experience is that helical is moderately more accurate with field points but is EXTREMELY more accurate with broadheads. Either way, the helical outperformed the offsets. I've got an old jojan as well as a bitzenberger but have found that the Arizona-Rim Bolt E-Z Fletch is the way to go. I'm shooting 2" Blazers with extreme helical and I'm very impressed with how well it works.
Paul

Without a doubt!
Just refletch them all and stop shooting at the same spot!

[xcaliber]

I'm pretty happy with these results as far as precise vane placement, and accuracy of arrows. The Bolt Jig is very easy to use, and does a great job too.

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[Jcomer]

Thanks for the replys,looks like it will be trial and error. But I guess they come with an off set for a reason. Thanks

[galamb]

I don't shoot long (35 yards max target or bambi).

I have always shot extreme FOC (heavy insert) 20" bolts AND I like long fletching - 4" minimally and 5" is better.

Within those restrictions/variables I have not noticed any measurable difference between straight or right wing fletched bolts.

When I horsed around with shorter fletching (which for me is 3") I found 3" NAP Quik-spin's worked the best (fletched straight - they have a built in "spin").

So depending on how and what you shoot will probably dictate what works best.