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Old 11-08-2002 | 08:12 PM
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Can anyone tell me how to get my blades to align with the fletching on Muzzy 3 blades? Does it really make a difference? Thanks in advance.
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Old 11-08-2002 | 08:33 PM
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Old wives' tale. Doesn't matter.

Never trust a bow under 40 (inches).
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Old 11-08-2002 | 08:38 PM
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If you have aluminum arrows, just heat the end by the insert a little bit, and turn the insert where you need the broadhead to be. Make sure it lines up with the fletching
Also it is a good practice to spin the arrow with the broadhead on to make sure it doesn't wobble. You can do this by setting it on a corner of a table and spinning it. If it wobbles don't use it. It will not shoot straight.
If you have carbon arrows the best way is to buy some rubber O-rings. They should sell these at most sporting goods stores. Then you just turn the head until the blades line up and the O-ring keeps the head tight.
I do this with all of my arrows. Have for years. If this is done correctly all your broadheads should shoot exactly the same.
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Old 11-08-2002 | 08:41 PM
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capt

BTM has given you the straight scoop. Aligning blades with fletch/vanes does nothing. It is a fable.
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Old 11-08-2002 | 10:17 PM
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Doesn't help a thing. By the time that the vanes get to where the blades were the arrow has rotated enough so that they are not in the same "air" anyway.
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Old 11-08-2002 | 11:44 PM
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WHAT BUCKMASTER68 WROTE IS THE TRUTH, DO WHAT HE SAID
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Old 11-09-2002 | 05:30 AM
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buckmaser68 said it all. when you tune your bow, tune your arrows. it only makes scense

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Old 11-09-2002 | 06:01 AM
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Never tried it before but thanks for the tip!
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Old 11-09-2002 | 08:16 AM
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It is always best to explain the details of function.

How does aligning the blades with fletch/vane tune the shaft and improve flight?
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Old 11-09-2002 | 08:32 AM
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I was told to do this last year and tried it. Didn't see a difference. I decided to test it. I took 4 arrows and aligned the fletching with the broadhead using a yardstick and a level and left 4 out of alignment at various (random) angles. I shot at 25 and 35 yards alternating aligned and un-aligned as I shot. 25 yards a patterninside of 1.25 inches, shaving the fletchings on 2 arrows with one of each. 35 yards the pattern went to 2 inches and change with no significant "pattern" to either one of the two.

My experience...Makes no differnce, but if it makes you feel better or more confidant...Line 'em up!

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