Easton FMJ Injexion 4mm Arrows and Right Helical Jigs?

[Berger024]

I'm using a Bohning Blazer 3 degree Right Helical Jig on some 280 Easton 4mm FMJ Injexions with Easton's Bully Boattail (pretty much the same footprint as a Blazer) and I am not getting great front and rear vane contact on the shaft. I understand it is due to the 4mm arrow shaft.
What are you guys using for your small shafted arrows? If you are using a fletching device besides the Bohning one I have currently, Bitzenburger or the like, I would love to hear what you are using successfully. I am a stickler for details and definitely take my time wrapping and fletching. I want something that works 100%.

I've seen quite a few posts on the interweb stating guys have "never had an issue" using the Bohning I have. This is not the case for me. I have fletched over 10 dozen arrows that were 5mm without issue, the 4mm ones however are giving me quite a bit of sass...

Thanks!

 

[Zac]

You just have to change the angle of the offset slightly. Make sure your dry fit is contacting perfectly. You can also use an adhesion pen. The real fix is a Vane Master Pro. You can achieve any helical offset you want on any diameter shaft. Clamp style jigs will never be capable of that.

 

[MattB]

AZ EZ Fletch Mini. did great on the Injexions I fletched.

 

[Zac]

AZ EZ Fletch Mini. did great on the Injexions I fletched.

The EZ fletch would be a much more affordable option than the VMP. Does basically the same thing, just way less adjustment.

 

[CApighunter]

I used a Bitz for my 4mm FMJs, straight offset though. Just have to play with the adjustment to get full contact.

 

[Zac]

Yeah I think offset is probably just fine if you are running a compound. I think the only time helical is totally neccessary is for trad set ups.

 

[TheViking]

I'm using a Bohning Blazer 3 degree Right Helical Jig on some 280 Easton 4mm FMJ Injexions with Easton's Bully Boattail (pretty much the same footprint as a Blazer) and I am not getting great front and rear vane contact on the shaft. I understand it is due to the 4mm arrow shaft.
What are you guys using for your small shafted arrows? If you are using a fletching device besides the Bohning one I have currently, Bitzenburger or the like, I would love to hear what you are using successfully. I am a stickler for details and definitely take my time wrapping and fletching. I want something that works 100%.

I've seen quite a few posts on the interweb stating guys have "never had an issue" using the Bohning I have. This is not the case for me. I have fletched over 10 dozen arrows that were 5mm without issue, the 4mm ones however are giving me quite a bit of sass...

Thanks!

How do you like these Bullys? I have shot the Boat Tail version in a 4 fletch and love them. I want to drop some weight off the back and run a 3 fletch. The regular one are taller, so wanting to test them. How do they compare to a Blazer or a Fusion II ?

 

[Berger024]

How do you like these Bullys? I have shot the Boat Tail version in a 4 fletch and love them. I want to drop some weight off the back and run a 3 fletch. The regular one are taller, so wanting to test them. How do they compare to a Blazer or a Fusion II ?

My arrows are the most accurate they have ever been. The material and finished product are much smoother than the Blazers. I always thought the blazers looked like they were made on a 3D printer... The only issue I have had was them sticking. I have them on wraps, but unsure of the exact issue. Haven't narrowed down if it's the wraps or not. I didn't use an Easton adhesive prep pen, but did try 3 different kinds of adhesive. Still had an issue with them holding. I wanted the boat-tail, but at the time I couldn't find them available anywhere online. They're cheaper than Blazers and they give you a nice quantity of them. If I can resolve the adhesion issue, I'll be very happy.

 

[TheViking]

You need to prime the bases - use a pen or a q-tip and acetone.

 

[Berger024]

You need to prime the bases - use a pen or a q-tip and acetone.

I used 90% rubbing alcohol, no good. Acetone is what I need? Thanks!!!!

 

[TheViking]

I used 90% rubbing alcohol, no good. Acetone is what I need? Thanks!!!!

Yes sir!

That’s what al those ‘primer pens’ are.

Go pickup one of these at Lowe’s - it’ll last you years for like $10-$15

 

[Berger024]

Yes sir!

That’s what al those ‘primer pens’ are.

Go pickup one of these at Lowe’s - it’ll last you years for like $10-$15

Well, I really appreciate you saving me from needless and unwanted trial and error. I like the wraps and I’m very happy with the Easton Bully’s. I was never confident in these expensive arrows that took some time to build because of the adhesion issue and sloppiness of the job. They have way more adhesive than I need to use typically. Thanks for skipping me way ahead on the learning curve!