4 Blade Vs 3 Blade.. The diff is?

BossHog · 02-19-2004, 02:46 PM

There are so many different opinoins on this matter when it comes to arrow flight. I personally love Muzzy's 125 head , I really want to shhot the 115 grain but it only comes in a 4 bade. What differences or problems can I expect? Comments on blade-fletching alignment?

Rangeball · 02-19-2004, 03:05 PM

The 3 blade will zip about 4 fps at best faster and theoretically penetrate minutely better due to it's one less blade, unless the cutting diameter is larger then this "advantage" will be offset and moot. Blade/fletching alignment is a pure myth.

There so close, shoot whichever you want that works best for you and don't worry about a thing.

BossHog · 02-19-2004, 03:10 PM

I guess in theory that does make sense but what about fletching alignment w/ broadhead blades..is it important at all or should I just focus on a good well centered broadhead when I glue?

Rangeball · 02-19-2004, 03:44 PM

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should I just focus on a good well centered broadhead when I glue?

Absolutely. Completely forget about fletching alignment. It just doesn't matter.

Arthur P · 02-19-2004, 03:47 PM

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...what about fletching alignment w/ broadhead blades..is it important at all...

No. Not at all. Otherwise, 2-blade heads wouldn't shoot worth a hoot on a 3-fletch arrow. They do work and have worked for thousands of years.

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...should I just focus on a good well centered broadhead when I glue?

That's the key to accuracy with broadheads. Assuming the bow is tuned right and you've made good choices with your arrow spine and fletching. You've got to have enough fletch to control the broadhead.

DaveH · 02-19-2004, 03:56 PM

I'm with Rangeball and Arthur P, aligning your broadhead blades with your vanes is of no advantage. This year I shot 3 blade, 125 grain Muzzy's (just like you). Some were lined up with vanes, but most weren't. It made no difference.

In the past I've shot 3 blades with 4 fletch and 4 blades with 3 fletch. Make sure they spin true before you take 'em out for a test run.

Black Frog · 02-19-2004, 03:58 PM

Having blades aligned with fletching is bunk like the guys said.

BUT, I have found (for me) that keeping the blade's position CONSISTENT from shaft to shaft can help. For example, like if you're using a three-blade, keep one blade straight up (or whatever position you choose) when the arrow is nocked on the string. If the arrow is flexing a bit on launch, having consistent position of the blades can help with repeatable arrow flight, and certainly can't hurt.