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<blockquote data-quote="Scot E" data-source="post: 500204" data-attributes="member: 10832"><p>Sounds like you are fairly new the the archery gig, at least the technical side of it anyway. I would strongly encourage you to join a club or find a good pro shop. They will be able to help you find the right setup. </p><p></p><p>The right setup means a properly spined arrow for your bow and draw weight. If you plan to shoot long range having your bow/arrow combo tuned correctly is paramount.</p><p></p><p>I would not go with a 4 inch helical vane like you mentioned. Too much drag. I would look at the short, high profile vanes like the the blazer. If you want to go techie and you shoot a drop away rest then look very hard at the FOB's by Starrflight. They are the best long range shooting fletch I have used. No traditional look but very effective. </p><p></p><p>A heavier arrow will typically drop less than a lighter arrow if shooting at long range which i consider to be 60+ yards. At closer ranges you may see the lighter arrows drop less but a lot of that depends on your setup. Retained velocity is key as is a proper FOC.</p><p></p><p>Too my way of thinking you want very tough arrows so I would personally buy quality first even if it gets you fewer arrows. you can always shoot different spots to keep your arrows from ruining another if you are concerned with that issue. I personally really like the Easton FMJ's. I am on year 4 with my practice set and they still spin true. The ACC's are nice too.</p><p></p><p>HTH,</p><p></p><p>Scot</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scot E, post: 500204, member: 10832"] Sounds like you are fairly new the the archery gig, at least the technical side of it anyway. I would strongly encourage you to join a club or find a good pro shop. They will be able to help you find the right setup. The right setup means a properly spined arrow for your bow and draw weight. If you plan to shoot long range having your bow/arrow combo tuned correctly is paramount. I would not go with a 4 inch helical vane like you mentioned. Too much drag. I would look at the short, high profile vanes like the the blazer. If you want to go techie and you shoot a drop away rest then look very hard at the FOB's by Starrflight. They are the best long range shooting fletch I have used. No traditional look but very effective. A heavier arrow will typically drop less than a lighter arrow if shooting at long range which i consider to be 60+ yards. At closer ranges you may see the lighter arrows drop less but a lot of that depends on your setup. Retained velocity is key as is a proper FOC. Too my way of thinking you want very tough arrows so I would personally buy quality first even if it gets you fewer arrows. you can always shoot different spots to keep your arrows from ruining another if you are concerned with that issue. I personally really like the Easton FMJ's. I am on year 4 with my practice set and they still spin true. The ACC's are nice too. HTH, Scot [/QUOTE]
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