My new arrows

[Dodger2]

I finally finished my new dozen arrows. Now I just need some of this water to recede so I can get out and try them out. All my target spots are underwater, which I guess is good in a way.

 

[DUG]

Those look nice. Happy shooting

[bullwidgeon]

What do those short vanes do that the long ones dont? I am new to the entire archery deal and see that those are more expensive for some reason. Anyways, nice looking arrows.

 

Bret M.

[BowNut]

Hey Bret

They do what the long vanes do but with out the added weight of the long vanes. Less weight at the nock end makes more F.O.C. weight and better arrow flight. Also makes the arrow a little lighter for more speed or flatter shooting bow.

[BASS]

I need to switch to blaze orange vanes, and neon green shafts I think. The camo ones blend in so well I can almost never find them. They looks nice, be sure to report back on how they shoot.

[Red Rabbit]

How well do the Blazers stabilize a broadhead versus 4" fletch? Any clearance problems with the rest due to the higher profile?

 

RR

[bullwidgeon]

Bownut,

 

Thank you, that makes sense.

 

Bret M.

[COOSEFAN]

Hey Bret

They do what the long vanes do but with out the added weight of the long vanes. Less weight at the nock end makes more F.O.C. weight and better arrow flight. Also makes the arrow a little lighter for more speed or flatter shooting bow.

I've always thought it made the arrow less forgiving? I remember being told the longer vanes were better for hunting situations due to the increased forgiveness and the shorter vanes were more suited to target shooters? Is that true? JIM>

[dave]

Red Rabbit,

 

I have found that they stabilize a broadhead as well as any 4 inch vanes but I have only shot wac-ems, 4 blade muzzys and vortex. I have not shot any large fixed blades. The profile is the same as the 3" vanes I was shooting and no more than your average 4" vane unless you are shooting a low profile vane. Bownut would probably know the exact height of most vanes. The main difference I found is that they are very stiff which probably gives them the control advantage much like feathers, they do not bend to the side. I have not had any clearance problems with them. One added plus is they are quiet. At 300-320 fps a lot of vanes make noise and feathers scream. I think it is a good balance between stiffness control and less weight on the back end to improve FOC.

They are only for rests that provide complete clearance as they are very stiff and any contact will have an impact.

 

The only problem I have had with them is I used fast set gel to fletch some and that does't work to good. I have been using goat tuff now and so far it is working.

[Red Rabbit]

Thanks Dave.

 

RR

[BowNut]

Hey Bret

They do what the long vanes do but with out the added weight of the long vanes. Less weight at the nock end makes more F.O.C. weight and better arrow flight. Also makes the arrow a little lighter for more speed or flatter shooting bow.

I've always thought it made the arrow less forgiving? I remember being told the longer vanes were better for hunting situations due to the increased forgiveness and the shorter vanes were more suited to target shooters? Is that true? JIM>

 

Yes this is true with most small vanes. But the blazer vanes were made for broadheads. I did not believe they would work until I tried them. I have shot 100gr Montecs at 300fps with blazers out to 50yards with no problems at all.

[COOSEFAN]

Hey Bret

They do what the long vanes do but with out the added weight of the long vanes. Less weight at the nock end makes more F.O.C. weight and better arrow flight. Also makes the arrow a little lighter for more speed or flatter shooting bow.

I've always thought it made the arrow less forgiving? I remember being told the longer vanes were better for hunting situations due to the increased forgiveness and the shorter vanes were more suited to target shooters? Is that true? JIM>

 

Yes this is true with most small vanes. But the blazer vanes were made for broadheads. I did not believe they would work until I tried them. I have shot 100gr Montecs at 300fps with blazers out to 50yards with no problems at all.

Thanks for the info, I might have to try them out, I also hunt with the Montecs, G5's, but my arrows aren't flying THAT fast out of my Legacy! Thanks again, JIM>