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Title: 3 feathers or 4
Post by: mountain lion on July 27, 2012, 06:55:00 PM
im going to make me up some new arrows tomorrow and i was wandering if there is a real advantage of 4 feathers over 3. my arrows will be cedar shafts and i will be hunting with the magnus 2, 4 blades. if i have a well tuned arrow will the 3 be enough or would 4 be better
Title: Re: 3 feathers or 4
Post by: Rob W. on July 27, 2012, 07:11:00 PM
I went to 4-4" for awhile but really didn't shoot any better or worse than my usual 3-5". 3 fletch is cheaper to make up and does what I need it to.


Rob
Title: Re: 3 feathers or 4
Post by: JAG on July 27, 2012, 07:17:00 PM
I just like the looks of low profile banna feathers.
Title: Re: 3 feathers or 4
Post by: Widow's Son on July 27, 2012, 07:23:00 PM
I tried the 4 fletch and like Rob I never saw any benefit and the three fletch is cheaper. Fletching is getting pricey.

Ross
Title: Re: 3 feathers or 4
Post by: AngelDeVille on July 27, 2012, 07:30:00 PM
I'm using 4-4" and it's just nice to not have to fool with an odd fletch, next batch may be.... who knows!
Title: Re: 3 feathers or 4
Post by: Shedrock on July 27, 2012, 07:44:00 PM
I have used 3 fletch for 28 years now, never saw a need for 4 fletch.
Title: Re: 3 feathers or 4
Post by: The Whittler on July 27, 2012, 09:20:00 PM
Do 1 up and see for your self whether you like it. It's a personal thing.
Title: Re: 3 feathers or 4
Post by: JamesKerr on July 27, 2012, 10:33:00 PM
I use both 4-5" and 3-5" I can see no difference in how one flies over the other.
Title: Re: 3 feathers or 4
Post by: jess stuart on July 27, 2012, 10:38:00 PM
I use both as well don't think there is any real advantage to either one.  I do kinda like how the four fletch looks though.
Title: Re: 3 feathers or 4
Post by: Biathlonman on July 27, 2012, 11:42:00 PM
I really like 4-5" feathers.  I can't prove it, but I swear they fly better.  Plus it's more feather for my eyes to follow in flight.
Title: Re: 3 feathers or 4
Post by: Mongo on July 28, 2012, 06:39:00 AM
I like both 3 - 5" AND 4 - 4".  Just depends on what YOU prefer.