Day 3 of shooting a compound

[DeKuma]

I am not keen on loosing fletchings, but I would like to know I am consistently good instead of consistently bad.........

[griz272000]

i also speed shoot on my first five arrows and then take my time on my second five  it supprises me that i shoot better speed shooting

[bankwalker]

i also speed shoot on my first five arrows and then take my time on my second five  it supprises me that i shoot better speed shooting

so do i. i draw, anchor, release. if i have to take the time to make sure im dead on...thats when i shoot bad. its all instinct for me, i get it from shooting a recurve the first 10 years of shooting bows.

[KillBilly]

Not a criticism but I have not seen any one use 4 vein arrows in ages.

[jackelope]

i shoot 4 blaser vanes

[archery288]

Myself and 4 others in my hunting camp all shoot 4 fletch vanetec's and numerous others that come into the shop all use 4 fletch! works like a charm!

[billythekidrock]

4 vanes are making a comeback. Since I got the dropzone I have been thinking about going to 4 with my slick tricks.

[coonhound]

I've been shooting 4 fletch for years now, one thing to watch out for if your using Blazers, the Blazer vanes are tall enough that it can be a little tricky to get vane clearance.  My Mathews Outback roller cable guard is tough to clear with the 4 fletch.  I just tried Blazers in a 3 fletch configuration today, trying to give myself more room and found it grouped broadheads exactly the same as the 4 fletch. I also fletched up some lower profile Vanetechs but haven't got to shoot them yet.

Coon

[DeKuma]

Just what the Nock Point set me up with.  Never gave it any thought about whether they should be 4 vane or 3.  For my first practive arrows, did not think it really mattered, does it?

[KillBilly]

As I stated, it wasn't a criticism, it is all personal preference. Where I hang out I see mostly 3 vein so it looked unusual to see 4 in your pictures. The bottom line is this: there are lots of mathematical, logical, engineered, reasoning behind equipment choices. Having said that, there are the people who defy the laws of physics... they use what they like or can afford and make it work for them. They swear by it and are very successful harvesters. Personally, I tend to buy everything until I find what works for me and then give the extra away. Anyway, keep up the work and before you know it you will be giving in lieu of asking for advice.

[DeKuma]

No criticism taken, just don't know.  I figure hell, the work for now.  Did strick me as odd having 4 vanes, but the shot good.

I would buy some of everything if my wife would let me............

[rougheye]

I shoot 4 blazers now and I cant tell any difference with field points but when you shoot broadheads past fifty yards they really bring your groups in.I think its more of a down range thing.

[DeKuma]

Thaks for the advice Sean.  I will try the counting routine and see if that helps.

[dbllunger]

I noticed the 4 vanes, but that is a personal choice.  I prefer 4" vanes with a helical.  No problem with stabilization for me.

[rooselk]

I also noticed, like you, that I was punching the trigger as I moved over the bullseye.  To compensate for this, I started counting when I held on target.  This is very difficult for a shotgunner to get used to.  Time and practice have taught me to pull the trigger on the way by and my finger seemed to have a life of its own.  I tried counting to 10, didn't work, then to 5, didn't work.  I manaded to get to 3 and have worked my way up from there.  Now I can get to 5 and my accuracy has improved tremendously.

-Sean

That sounds like a great idea. I've never tried that personally, but I think I will give it a go and see what happens. Thanks.