Well this is probably a topic that has been beat to death but has anyone else had good luck with vanes and an elevated rest? I switched to them about a year ago and had great success. Just wondering about everyone's experiences with this.
I spent most of the 80's shooting that type set up. One of the most accurate I've ever used. Matter of fact that's what I'm shooting in my avatar.
I actually have a set of arrows setup with vanes, but I shoot off the shelf. Vanes are much quieter anyway.
Absolutely.
All these combos shot 250g Abowyer Wapitis to the same spot out of my TallTines Longbow and a cheap Hoyt Superest.
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All that prep work was for a two week moose hunt up in Alaska. Never found the right moose but they were all still accurate enough for grouse.
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Those are 3" three fletch NAP Quikspins. Blazers work great too.
Steve O, that is a crazy assortment of arrow setups. I have been toying with idea of using a bear weather rest again. Your above post is going to push me to do it.
I never had good luck with it, but I sure wish I could.
I've recently switched from the shelf to a bear weather rest, but I am still shooting feathers. I may try vanes though.
I like having some vaned arrows in my quiver when I am in the middle of nowhere. Gives me confidence I will be ready no matter what the weather. Blazer vanes put a great spin on the arrow when you use their fletching jig.
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I'm with Charie!!!!! Back in the 1980's..... That's just how we did it!!! :thumbsup:
The Browning Fire Drake listed in my signature is set up for hunting in the rain. I have it tuned in to 4" 4-fletch vanes shooting off a spring arm rest. Shoots great!
I have the same arrows with 4 fletch feathers and they both shoot perfect off that rest.