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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: akashasdaddy on August 11, 2012, 11:04:20 PM

Title: Arrow fletching question
Post by: akashasdaddy on August 11, 2012, 11:04:20 PM: So I went to Cabelas today to pick up my broadheads and some more arrows. I found that there are many different types of fletching and was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to clue me in.
Right now I have fletchings that are short on the shaft but wide bodied (if that makes any sense) To me it seems that the shafts that have a longer fletching may fly a little more true.
Title: Re: Arrow fletching question
Post by: Todd_ID on August 11, 2012, 11:17:01 PM: It's likely that you have Blazer vanes (Bohning brand) since they are the most wide-spread vane in use now. They look small, but they perform big. They are much more stiff than a normal 4" vane, so they are able to exert the same amount of righting force as a longer but weaker vane would. Plus, they're lighter, so you pick up a bit of speed.
Title: Re: Arrow fletching question
Post by: akashasdaddy on August 12, 2012, 11:47:56 AM: Thank you for the info. I am brand new to anything archery related and this is just one of many questions I will be asking on the subject I'm sure.
Title: Re: Arrow fletching question
Post by: Johnb317 on August 12, 2012, 12:26:02 PM: I shoot a 4fletch blazer full helical, nice stabilization for broad heads
Talk to your local archery shop, also huntersfriend.com has some good information.
Title: Re: Arrow fletching question
Post by: worldsworsthunter on August 13, 2012, 11:44:12 PM: The smaller vanes such as vanetec and blazers are stiffer than say a longer vane so basically you will gain minimal speed with there being less drag and weight. Vane size not nearly important as arrow spine and length.
Title: Re: Arrow fletching question
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 13, 2012, 11:57:26 PM: Quote from: worldsworsthunter on August 13, 2012, 11:44:12 PM
The smaller vanes such as vanetec and blazers are stiffer than say a longer vane so basically you will gain minimal speed with there being less drag and weight. Vane size not nearly important as arrow spine and length.

I hate to say it but that is spot on. Who knew the worldsworsthunter could give info that was correct :chuckle: Just don't go around saying I learned that from worldsworsthunter :chuckle: :tup:
Title: Re: Arrow fletching question
Post by: Todd_ID on August 14, 2012, 01:35:21 AM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on August 13, 2012, 11:57:26 PM
Quote from: worldsworsthunter on August 13, 2012, 11:44:12 PM
The smaller vanes such as vanetec and blazers are stiffer than say a longer vane so basically you will gain minimal speed with there being less drag and weight. Vane size not nearly important as arrow spine and length.

I hate to say it but that is spot on. Who knew the worldsworsthunter could give info that was correct :chuckle: Just don't go around saying I learned that from worldsworsthunter :chuckle: :tup:
:chuckle: :yeah:
Title: Re: Arrow fletching question
Post by: fly4fish on August 14, 2012, 09:32:38 AM: Short vanes look better and perform well. For broadheads you will want a full helical to help spin and stabilize them; it will tighten your groups a lot.
Title: Re: Arrow fletching question
Post by: sirmissalot on August 14, 2012, 09:54:09 AM: Ever since I switched to Blazers I've never had a problem shooting broadheads. I've never seen a reason to shoot 4 vanes, 3 with a good helical works great for me. These are 2" Blazers.
Title: Re: Arrow fletching question
Post by: Johnb317 on August 14, 2012, 10:58:16 AM: :yeah: yup. I shoot 4 cause that's how Bill at the knockpoint does them. He says 4 does a better job of stabilizing the arrow and I see no reason to argue. I shoot a whisker biscuit and get decent groups so at this point it's not broken so I'm not fixing it.