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DC:
Most arrows are made with the cock fletch at 90° to the string. I've just read a suggestion to rotate the arrow nock slightly to improve fletching clearance. Does anyone actually do this?

Pat B:
If your arrows are tuned properly no part of the arrow should touch the bow after release.
Sometimes, just by rotating an arrow so the cock feather is in you can achieve better arrow flight. I doubt that the fletch orientation makes the difference but having the stiff side of the arrow against the bow is what's happening.

DC:
I've always questioned the "fletching hitting the riser" thing but every once in a while I read something that makes me wonder. Trouble with the internet is that anyone can be a expert ;D ;D

Tuomo:
If bow and arrow are tuned well, fletching is NOT hitting the riser, orientation does not matter.

Proof:

https ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX_P2ERkh6s

It is all about tuning, always.

That time I made that video, I was used to shoot cock feather in. But then I got bored to answer questions, why my arrows were oriented wrongly, I shifted back to normal way, cock feather out. There is no difference. But if you want to discuss about arrows with your archery friends, shoot cock feather in...!

rebsr52339:
I believe Pat and Tuomo are correct. The fletching will never touch the riser "IF" the arrows are tuned to the bow. Try this for a test. Turn the arrow so the cock feather is toward the bow, opposite of what you would normally do and shoot 20 shots. Then do the opposite and see what you get for a group. You will be surprised. I have shown it dozens and dozens of times.

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