awshucks

I don't know anything about that model. I don't understand why you would want to cut your arrows down to 17", the 20" will be more accurate usually. Also, have never heard of needing feathers vs vanes, both should work. If you can use a rope cocker to cock it, you can use it to safely uncock it or else fire a junk arrow into the ground or target. Rope cockers center the string every shot, if you don't use one you might want to mark the string on each side of the rail when it's at rest [uncocked but strung] I like Slick Tricks 100gr but if they don't shoot for you would guess a mechanical would. good luck!