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Non-Bitzenburger Fletchers?

Started by eminart, March 21, 2012, 11:15:00 AM

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eminart

I know the Bitzenburgers are considered the gold standard of fletching, and I've used them a lot. But, getting back into archery all at once can carry a heavy price tag.

So, I was wondering if any of the less costly alternatives are worth buying. Bohning makes one that looks like it might be ok, but I don't know.
"...the old ones ... knew in their bones... that death exists, that all life kills to eat, that all lives end, that energy goes on. They knew that humans are participants, not spectators." -- Stephen Bodio, On the Edge of the Wild

huntmaster80

I used a Jo-Jan for a long time, bought a Bitz and ended up returning it because I like my jo-jan more.

cbCrow

I will reccomend BPE Pro fletcher. Affordable,adjustable and dependable, I've had one for 25 years.

RkyMtn Joe

I have the Jo-Jan multi-fletcher and also own a Bitz.  The bitz is a good fletcher but I much prefer my multi-fletcher.  When you finish up an arrow, you can't tell which jig was used for fletching.  A buddy uses a bohninng and it really does a nice job too.

Joe

JamesKerr

I like the Bohning jig for just fletching one arrow at a time. That said I love my Jo Jan multifletcher. They run around $100 and you can fletch up to 6 arrows at a time.
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Scott357

I have the Bohning and I have no complaints. I think I gave $18 bucks for it. I also had a Grayling jig that was 10 or 15 bucks. It worked great also...that is until I lost the clamp.

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horsehairhunter

I have a Jo-Jan and have had no problems with it.  If you usable four flechings just check to be sure the one you buy will do the set up you want-they can't be adjusted to change from 90x90 to 105x75 without buying a new nock holder.

Grey Taylor

I've got a table full of Vador fletchers and have been very happy with them.

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eminart

I like the looks of those Bearpaws. I may try one of those.
"...the old ones ... knew in their bones... that death exists, that all life kills to eat, that all lives end, that energy goes on. They knew that humans are participants, not spectators." -- Stephen Bodio, On the Edge of the Wild

PeteA

The Garyling will accept a Blitz clamp I believe.
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Rob W.

This stuff ain't no rocket surgery science!

Ryman Cat

Whats wrong with buying used help to contain costs for what your looking for? I have 2 Jojans multis bought used and 2 bitz bought used and they work great no issues all depends what I'm doing to the usage they get in both straight and LW.
Jojans were each 60.00 and the Bitz's were 25.00 and 45.00 a straight and a LW. Can't get better deals unless they were free.

SportHunter

I have & like the bear paw. Very easy to use.

bkyrdshooter

BPE PRO  here also. Was given a Bitz one year for Chrismas years ago and I let my ex father in-law use it and never saw it again. Bought a BPE Pro and love it. They are so versitile. You can do anything you want with them. I now have both left and right clamps for it. I have done many arrows with it and plan to do many more.
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stiknstringer

Second on the jo-jan.Nice and consistant, I have two and can fletch up a dozen arrows pertty quick.

eminart

QuoteOriginally posted by Ryman Cat:
Whats wrong with buying used help to contain costs for what your looking for? I have 2 Jojans multis bought used and 2 bitz bought used and they work great no issues all depends what I'm doing to the usage they get in both straight and LW.
Jojans were each 60.00 and the Bitz's were 25.00 and 45.00 a straight and a LW. Can't get better deals unless they were free.
Nothing is wrong with it. If you can find me a bitzenburger for $25 I'll buy it right now.

But, I saw a few at the auction site and they were all already over $40 with lots of time left for bidding.
"...the old ones ... knew in their bones... that death exists, that all life kills to eat, that all lives end, that energy goes on. They knew that humans are participants, not spectators." -- Stephen Bodio, On the Edge of the Wild

Flying Dutchman

Another vote for the Bearpaw multiple fletching jig.
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