My suggestion is 'lose the vanes and go feathers.' With the array of modern waterproofing agents avail today there is no reason not to.

Shooting vanes and a Flipper rest doesn’t get the arrow close enough to the shelf or your hand. The closer that arrow is to your bow arm the better for getting a good 'feel' for the shot.

I also agree - purchase a few 125 gr Judo points and start stump shooting. Its one of the best way to start to develop a 'feel' for longer shots - in odd positions.

However, as others have stated, know YOUR effective range and don't be tempted to exceed it until you can keep EVERY arrow in a kill zone EVERY time.

PS Treat yourself to a copy of G. Fred Asbell's 'Instinctive Shooting' book. Its great and filled with a lot of tips and good stories!

Good luck!