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10-18-2005, 04:56 PM

Tribal

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Shrink fletch

Anyone use these? I have a few Goldtip XT Hunters that need new fletchings. These seem like it would be easy.

I read a product review in Bowhunting magazine and they already have passed predicted sales this year.

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10-22-2005, 03:39 PM

bow925

Join Date: Oct 2004

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RE: Shrink fletch

I tried some of them a few weeks ago. Seem to have a nice snug fit on my carbons. Problem is, they shoot about 10" to the left at 20 yards (completely missed my target bag)! I'm going to retune my bow and try them again! I will keep you posted...

10-24-2005, 08:24 PM

bow925

Join Date: Oct 2004

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RE: Shrink fletch

Back again! After a retune of the old Hoyt, the shrink fletched arrows fell right into the group... In fact I shrink fletched a couple more arrows just an hour ago. Seems to be a very nice and quick product. Good Luck!

10-26-2005, 09:06 AM

BowHntrRick

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RE: Shrink fletch

I tried a package of them several months ago. At the time I was using 2315 aluminum arrows: they went on well and seemed to shoot well. The vanes became wavy from the "shrink" process, but that did not seem to cause any problem for shooting.

However, after about 35-40 shots through my Whisker Biscuit, the vanes started tearing off. For this reason I would not use them again.