2" vanes Vs. 4" vanes

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truckintravis
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2" vanes Vs. 4" vanes

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Heard alot of mixed views on this, will the 2 " vanes such as blazers or others rub on the rail when fired . I have an equinox.
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Welcome to the forum.

The 2" Blazers perform very well, no rubbing.
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Post by Galgo »

I am getting better peenetration into my foam block with 2 inch vs 4 so that tells me they are flying faster all other things equal.

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Welcome to the group :)

I like the Blazers too!
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just switched to the 2" blazers a few days ago and I astounded how they perform. I now see no reason to use 4" again :!:
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if you put alot of helical on the 2" it will rub abit but usually doesn't affect the flight
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Will the 2" stabilize non-mechanical bh's? Like 125 muzzys or thunderheads?

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they have if the fixed head isn't real long compared to its width. i find slick mag & montec G5 & snuffer are accurate out to 40 yds. haven't shot them passed that range
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Post by Farmer »

Welcome to the forum . I switched to Blazers and have not looked back . They are very durable and accuracy is topnotch with fps and bh's .
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I shoot a traditional 2 blade head that is 1"x2 9/16" long cut. It flies like a field tip and are quiet.
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Re: 2" vanes Vs. 4" vanes

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truckintravis wrote:Heard alot of mixed views on this, will the 2 " vanes such as blazers or others rub on the rail when fired . I have an equinox.
I am one of the few who can not shoot blasers, they hit the sides of the riser with enough force to deflect the one inch at 20 years and 2 or more inches at 30 yards.

I am going to try Predators.

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Post by saxman »

I have arrows with both and wouldn't hesitate to hunt with either.
I like the looks of the 2" V 4"
I want to try some Max Hunters
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Re: 2" vanes Vs. 4" vanes

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Ghost wrote:
I am one of the few who can not shoot blasers, they hit the sides of the riser with enough force to deflect the one inch at 20 years and 2 or more inches at 30 yards.
How/why????
I'd rather wear out than rust out.
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