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Old 07-29-2003 | 10:16 PM
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Default RE: 4 inch or 5 inch fletching

I also agree with Arthur.


You may actually have more problems with 5" vanes or feathers than you realize.With an arrow that light,you really don' t want anymore drag than absolutely necessary to stabilize a broadhead.


A light,fast arrow doesn' t like to be slowed down too fast or it will become unstable in flight and cause groups to open up.Now under normal hunting distances,this may not be a factor but if you are shooting 40-50 yards,you will most likely see a difference.


The opposite is true for heavy,slower arrows.They need the fletching to stabilize them much more than the light arrows.


4" are imo the best all around size for hunting.



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