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Author Topic: 3 feathers or 4  (Read 296 times)

Offline mountain lion

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3 feathers or 4
« on: July 27, 2012, 06:55:00 PM »
im going to make me up some new arrows tomorrow and i was wandering if there is a real advantage of 4 feathers over 3. my arrows will be cedar shafts and i will be hunting with the magnus 2, 4 blades. if i have a well tuned arrow will the 3 be enough or would 4 be better
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Offline Rob W.

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Re: 3 feathers or 4
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2012, 07:11:00 PM »
I went to 4-4" for awhile but really didn't shoot any better or worse than my usual 3-5". 3 fletch is cheaper to make up and does what I need it to.


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Offline JAG

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Re: 3 feathers or 4
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2012, 07:17:00 PM »
I just like the looks of low profile banna feathers.
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Offline Widow's Son

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Re: 3 feathers or 4
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2012, 07:23:00 PM »
I tried the 4 fletch and like Rob I never saw any benefit and the three fletch is cheaper. Fletching is getting pricey.

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Offline AngelDeVille

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Re: 3 feathers or 4
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2012, 07:30:00 PM »
I'm using 4-4" and it's just nice to not have to fool with an odd fletch, next batch may be.... who knows!
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Offline Shedrock

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Re: 3 feathers or 4
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2012, 07:44:00 PM »
I have used 3 fletch for 28 years now, never saw a need for 4 fletch.
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Re: 3 feathers or 4
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2012, 09:20:00 PM »
Do 1 up and see for your self whether you like it. It's a personal thing.

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Re: 3 feathers or 4
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2012, 10:33:00 PM »
I use both 4-5" and 3-5" I can see no difference in how one flies over the other.
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Re: 3 feathers or 4
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2012, 10:38:00 PM »
I use both as well don't think there is any real advantage to either one.  I do kinda like how the four fletch looks though.

Offline Biathlonman

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Re: 3 feathers or 4
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2012, 11:42:00 PM »
I really like 4-5" feathers.  I can't prove it, but I swear they fly better.  Plus it's more feather for my eyes to follow in flight.

Offline Mongo

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Re: 3 feathers or 4
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2012, 06:39:00 AM »
I like both 3 - 5" AND 4 - 4".  Just depends on what YOU prefer.
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