RE: does it matter?
 

Ive been shooting trads of and on for over 20 years. I still dont know what I like.:D

I cant suggest anything more. These guys know the trads much better than I. Ill just say, be ready to do lots of practice. Id suggest doing some fishing with a trad, and rabbit hunting to help with your instictive shooting. Birds are tough. I have yet to shoot one on the wing. Only turkey on the ground.:D

RE: does it matter?
 

I'll add that the charts are just a starting point--your bow's performance, the number of strands in your string, how well the string was made, how much silencer material you have on the string, how your nock fits, your release, if your bow it cut before/to/past center,etc. etc. etc. will all make a difference. The Easton chart has always been way off IMO--always overspined.

Plastic vanes can be made to work with a rest, but off the shelf use feathers.

There is a good Traditional Archery shop in St. Joseph, IL--Lone Wolf. If you need any contact info. just p.m. me.

Chad