ORIGINAL: OKbowhunter20
I recently bought my first fletching jig and I have been trying out alot of different combinations on my arrows
So I thought I would give you my take on these 3 products
1. First up, Gateway Rayzr Feathers....I decided to try feathers because I wanted a nice change of pace, and I've heard alot of you guys praising these particular ones. The first thing I noticed...man they look cool, but that has nothing to do with performance...I shot ~50 arrows with these. They are flexible, forgiving as they pass through my QAD, and as far as feathers go, they are pretty durable...there were a few that got a little boogered up when they went through the "shot up" spots in my target and the end of the shaft was in the target...but I was very pleased, they shot really great groups....If I had to choose one thing I didnt like..it would have to be that there is alittle noise during flight. Its really not enough to matter but the other two were quieter.
2. Second, 2" Duravane Predators. These are a good product. They shot great groups (about the same as the feathers). I was kinda upset when I opened the package and immediaty had to pitch about 5 or 6 of them because they were wrinkled or deformed somehow...I could have just gotten a bad package, I dont know...They were definatly the quietest of the 3. Not that any of them were loud, but these made no noise at all. The thing I dont like though is how thin and flexible they are...I haven't shot them enough to know yet, but I am guessing that their durability is not the best.
3. Third, Blazers. I have one word for this product...DURABILITY. They are so stiff and strong, I dont see how they could ever foul up. The groups with these are the tightest of the three...Im honestly surprised I didnt break any nocks off. These babies are awesome and I now understand what all the hype is about.
So the standings go like this
1st Place: Blazers
2nd Place: Rayzr Feathers
3rd Place: Duravane Predators
Hope this helps some of you guys out if your choosing what to put on your arrows
Shoot Straight