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Title: Feather wear?
Post by: britt on April 29, 2013, 09:41:00 PM
I get feather wear on bottom hen feather a lot. I shoot cock feather out. Is this caused by nock too low or too high or what? I shoot 3 fingers under. My nocking point is one in. above 0. It was at 3/4 above, it seems to worse at one inch. Thank you.
Title: Re: Feather wear?
Post by: Scattergun2570 on April 29, 2013, 09:45:00 PM
Shoot cock feather up. I had that same issue.
Title: Re: Feather wear?
Post by: Orion on April 29, 2013, 11:50:00 PM
Are you using two nocking points?  If not, the arrow may slide on the string at release.  An inch high seems too high, even for three under.  Could be your arrow is porposing before/as it leaves the bow, which would accentuate hen feather contact with the shelf.
Title: Re: Feather wear?
Post by: RecurveRookie on April 30, 2013, 06:48:00 PM
I thought the hen feather just wore out more because it slid across the shelf every time.  I thought that was normal.  My "shelf" hen feathers wear more than the others.  But I do get a good straight launch.  I'm not an expert. lol
Title: Re: Feather wear?
Post by: TRAP on April 30, 2013, 10:43:00 PM
Not sure what material you are using on the shelf. Velcro is pretty hard on feathers.  

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