Hunting Vanes
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Hunting Vanes
What vanes do you have on your hunting arrows and why?
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I use the 2" blazers because of the weight . . .gives me a little better FOC & speed. I didn't have any negative issues using them with my mechanicals. They are just as accurate as the 4" & 5" vanes I was using.
I'd rather wear out than rust out.
Perception trumps intention.
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20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
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Perception trumps intention.
2006 Exomax w/Agingcrossbower Custom Stock
20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
Boo Custom Strings
2006 Vixen
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i have 2" Blazers that when they fall off will be replaced with 4" Duravanes. i have been refletching all of mine as the do that. i had 3 Blazers drop off last Dec. all in one morning pulling up quiver into climber. lucky my quiver held 4 as the 4th one had all 3 vanes still on it. i used it to slick a 4 pt couple hrs later.
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I just make sure the shaft is clean and the bottom of the vane is clean.. then put a thing line of glue down the vane and I havent had any issues yet. Keep in mind, no matter what glue you use if you get pass throughs or bury the arrow to the nock they will start to peal back.smokepolehall wrote:must be my poor prep, as i have found out that the couple hundred i was sent was to be cleaned of mold release agent. i failed to do that.
It helps if you put a small drop of glue on the front of the vane after its on the shaft. That way you get a little extra protective cover
Arrow preparation is key: Remove all old glue residue with acetone and then scrub them with hot water and comet using a scotch brite pad. Rinse thoroughly with hot water and let dry. Do not clean the Blazer vanes. They are chemically treated for adhesion (as per instructions on the package). For Excal bows they need to be at leasts 3/4" from the nock. I see most fletched about an inch and a quarter.
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I keep mine anywhere from 7/8" to 1-1/4". Depending on the customer.
I use lots of fletching types including feathers, but I prefer the Blazers by far.
I use lots of fletching types including feathers, but I prefer the Blazers by far.
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Micro 315 - 410 gr. Zombies/Lumenoks
Micro 355. - Punisher-Zombies/Lumenoks
Arrowmaker - Retired
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