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Post by Doegirl on May 4, 2009 23:47:13 GMT -5
Just picked up a bunch of CX 200's on clearance at BassPro.
In the process of ripping off the 4 inch vanes to refletch.
I plan on using 75-85grain broadheads, like Boss Bullets, 85grain Spitfires, Jackhammers, or Rocket Wolverines.
I plan on refletching with 3" feathers. Given the choice of broadheads above, is it wise for me to fletch with 3 3" feathers or quit being lazy and fletch 4 3" feathers?
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Post by oldfarmsblueman on May 5, 2009 5:22:25 GMT -5
I have done both and for myself don't see any differance. The feathers are very lite but I seem to always go back to the 2" Blazers.I also am shooting 75 and 85 gr.  |
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Post by snoodslapper on May 5, 2009 10:08:56 GMT -5
Doegirl, if you fletch your own, play around with the variations if you can. I've found different ones work better than others with relation to your specific set up. I like four 60X120 5 inch fletch for my trad setup and three 4 inch vanes for my compound. My local archery shop lets me by feathers "by-the-feather" which makes it easier to try them out. One thing is for sure though, you'll never nock a 4 fletched arrow wrong when the pressure is on. I'd fletch up a couple of each and see what you think.
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Post by royden on May 5, 2009 20:12:30 GMT -5
I think you would like 4 feathers straight unless you are shooting in the wind - the razyrs I shot last year did great in 3-d and hunting untill I went antelope hunting - then the arrows didn't track as well in the wind. Up untill that point groups were tighter and poi was higher at 40 yards + agreed on getting just a few to test - that is the best way  |
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Post by Doegirl on May 5, 2009 21:24:07 GMT -5
I think you would like 4 feathers straight unless you are shooting in the wind - the razyrs I shot last year did great in 3-d and hunting untill I went antelope hunting - then the arrows didn't track as well in the wind. Up untill that point groups were tighter and poi was higher at 40 yards + agreed on getting just a few to test - that is the best way I agree, too. If I was deadset on using only mechanicals, then I wouldn't bother. But I would like to be able to stablize small fixed blades like 85gr Stingers, Boss Bullets, and 85 Montecs as well.  Edit: the 3 feathers idea was short lived. The fixed blade heads were acting a little squirrely. Mind you I tested the Silverflame, not a sub 100grain head, but I knew it would challenge those feathers. Another feather is needed... |
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Post by BT on May 6, 2009 16:14:58 GMT -5
I would stay 4 fletch with 4 vanes but thats just me  Honestly....I have never seen better performance out of any other pattern or vane than I have achieved to date with 4 feathers in straight or slight offset. |
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madoktor1
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Post by madoktor1 on May 8, 2009 8:36:24 GMT -5
I three fletch mine and index them with the broadhead. Just my .02.
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smj
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Post by smj on May 14, 2009 21:51:43 GMT -5
I like 4 feather fletch on the trad side - 5 inches long, too. I don't even play with other combinations anymore. For the compound, three plastic fletch all the way. Depending on FOC, I go with either 4 inch or 3 inch fletchings. (I like to hits things on windy days...) As to feathers and fast compounds - I gave up on feathers. I find plastic more quiet, more durable, and I don't have to worry about wet days. Other folks have different experiences with them to be sure! My buddy Kevin loves feathers. I think he'd fletch feathers on his wife if she'd let him... But I digress...
Fletch three arrows of each flavor - fletch length and materials. (So you could have more than just 6 arrows.) See what you think at the end of a month and rip off the ones you like the least.
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