Buck_Slayer

I was just wondering what degree and offset blazer vanes should have, or does it really matter...what will this affect?

Rob/PA Bowyer

The more offset, the more air drag resulting in a quicker/faster spinning arrow which stabilizes arrow flight.

I offset my Blazers enough to still allow arrow contact tip to tip. What degree this is, I cannot tell you.

Buck_Slayer

does it really matter right from left?
I think I did a left helical at 4 degrees, I have been able to shoot very tight groups, had it paper tuned and everthing....just trying to learn a little more

Rob/PA Bowyer

No, the only time left/right matters is shooting off the shelf or shelf type rest or if you have a helical/offset broadhead that would fight the opposite windage.

BobCo19-65

Actually, the right and left helical is used more for self bows or bows where there is not shelf or rest at all. The individual is shooting of their knuckles. The right/left helicals were used mostly to prevent getting cut.


Buck Slayer, note the difference between a helical and an offset. An offset is used with a straight clamp offset on the arrow. Vanes can be used with a helical, but extra time is needed in the drying process. The glue has to be completely dry before removing the clamp because most vanes will have "memory" and will want to remain straight.

johnnydialtone

I am shooting slick trick 100s on Maxima 350s with Blazers from a LH Ross 337 at 68 lbs. I have some straight fletched Maximas and some with offset/helical (I guess there is a difference) .The Maximas fletched straight hit a couple inches left of where the Maximas with the offset or helical do so I guess there is a difference for me.

JeramyK

For Blazers I use a straight clamp with 2 degree offset.

jachunter

Bohning reco's 2 degrees