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BlacktailStalker
08-01-2007, 03:21 PM
Going to the 2" vanes now as I am using a drop away rest (ripcord)
Obviously I'll be headed to the range several more times but was curious if anybody switched and noticed much change in their trajectory?
I'll be changing out a half dozen tonight.
I keep hearing the advantages so i figured it cant do much for me except help pass the time until Aug.25 :)

Sako_Halfcok
08-01-2007, 03:34 PM
4 inch to 2 inch?

I was in the pool!
http://www.geocities.com/%7Emaxraby/tv/jerry/shrinkage.jpg

:mrgreen:

BlacktailStalker
08-01-2007, 03:39 PM
Lol if I was starting out with 4" I wouldnt even get in the pool to begin with !

Bow Walker
08-01-2007, 05:34 PM
I did the same a few years ago - haven't gone back and doubt that I will.

Broadheads and field tips - both have 2" Blazers on them. I'm even thinking of going to the smaller 'mini-blazers' for target shooting.

The 2" blazers are advertised to weigh in at 5 grains each. My scale says 6 grains per. What the heck. I don't care one way or the other. They just work.

emkul
08-01-2007, 06:03 PM
I'm shooting 2'' blazers with 100grn muzzy's broadheads and field all the same group

interceptor
08-03-2007, 07:32 AM
I went from 4" duravanes to 2" blazers a year or two back, funny thing is my broadhead groups went from 10" to 5" at 60 yards at exactly the same time :).

I will never go back three 2" blazers is all you will ever need IMHO.

Cheers Noel

BlacktailStalker
08-03-2007, 01:16 PM
What a PAIN IN THE ASS it is to get the old fletchings off.. Well the glue and remnants of the plastic after you scrape the fletching off. They suggest rubbing alcohol and it isnt working very well.
I should just buy a dozen arrows and start fresh.

Derek_Erickson
08-03-2007, 01:55 PM
Yes, Yes you should!:-D

Bow Walker
08-03-2007, 04:56 PM
Try a potato peeler for the crap thats left on the shaft - just be careful.

BlacktailStalker
08-03-2007, 05:12 PM
Will do, thanks BowWalker.
I'll wait til the lil lady is at work :)

Bow Walker
08-03-2007, 07:46 PM
Will do, thanks BowWalker.
I'll wait til the lil lady is at work :)


:wink:That's what I meant by being careful..........you could be in for one of these - http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_2_103.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZSYYYYYYJOCA)

Eagle1
08-03-2007, 11:43 PM
Better stay away from that rubbing alcohol as it has oils in it and your new fletch won't stick. Use M E K { mec ethonall ketone } or a razor knife, just be careful with the knife not to cut the carbon { or yourself }

2", 3", 4", 5" they all will work if your bow and arrow combination are tuned properly, the bigger the fletch the less tuning, the smaller more percise tuning needed and good form. I've shot fixed blade with 1.5" vanes with good results. Going from 4" to 2" will make your groups higher as the arrow is lighter overall and it will up your FOC .

Bow Walker
08-05-2007, 09:21 AM
Just a vagrant thought - but.....

Getting rid of glue from the shaft is like erasing pencil marks from thin paper.

It's not about how hard you can press - it's about taking your time and doing it gently.

bochunk2000
08-05-2007, 09:39 PM
It's not about how hard you can press - it's about taking your time and doing it gently.

Sounds like something else too Dan. Lol:mrgreen:
Steve

Bow Walker
08-06-2007, 12:02 PM
ALL RIGHT YOU GUYS.........this am a "class" beanery here!

Get your minds out of the gutter (so mine can nslide on by).