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Your preferred fletching built for backyard fun?

HuumanCreed

HuumanCreed

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What are you all using in the backyard? Who has separate 3D/fun arrows that is not built for hunting?

I'm switching to a 30lbs recurve for spring/summer practice in the yard, hoping to get a lot better for the Baltimore Traditional Classic in May so I don't embarrass myself on the courses. Also starting to shape my own arrows thanks to some of the advices I got from here. Shooting off the shelf. Probably going to be around 15-20 yards mostly but I might take a few shot 30-40 yards just for fun. Since its not a hunting arrow, only using 100 grains up front and I'm not concern about how it flies with broadheads. Going to be honest, esthetically pleasing arrow does help the enjoyment. Not a fan of how 2 fletch look even if some of the guys here rave about them. I'm leaning toward 4 fletch because I like how they look. After cutting a few prototypes, I think I'm gonna go with 4 2.5" straight in pink on top of white wrapping. I was going to go with a 3 fletch 4" shield but they just didn't seem to look nice when I picture them in my head.

From top to bottom is a stock Gateway 5" parabolic, 4" shield, 3.5" old English traditional, 2.5" straight.

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Anyway, show off some of your arrows guys! I would like to see what you are all using.
 
HuumanCreed said:
What are you all using in the backyard? Who has separate 3D/fun arrows that is not built for hunting?

I'm switching to a 30lbs recurve for spring/summer practice in the yard, hoping to get a lot better for the Baltimore Traditional Classic in May so I don't embarrass myself on the courses. Also starting to shape my own arrows thanks to some of the advices I got from here. Shooting off the shelf. Probably going to be around 15-20 yards mostly but I might take a few shot 30-40 yards just for fun. Since its not a hunting arrow, only using 100 grains up front and I'm not concern about how it flies with broadheads. Going to be honest, esthetically pleasing arrow does help the enjoyment. Not a fan of how 2 fletch look even if some of the guys here rave about them. I'm leaning toward 4 fletch because I like how they look. After cutting a few prototypes, I think I'm gonna go with 4 2.5" straight in pink on top of white wrapping. I was going to go with a 3 fletch 4" shield but they just didn't seem to look nice when I picture them in my head.

From top to bottom is a stock Gateway 5" parabolic, 4" shield, 3.5" old English traditional, 2.5" straight.

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Anyway, show off some of your arrows guys! I would like to see what you are all using.
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Since you asked,,, I like to keep all my hunting and practice shafts the same size and shape, except for color. I think it helps me w/tuning when critter season gets close so I don't have to start over. I'm sure a little difference in fletch shape or size won't be noticed but just for my own reassurance and piece of mind. JMO but you asked .
 
Blacksmith said:
Since you asked,,, I like to keep all my hunting and practice shafts the same size and shape, except for color. I think it helps me w/tuning when critter season gets close so I don't have to start over. I'm sure a little difference in fletch shape or size won't be noticed but just for my own reassurance and piece of mind. JMO but you asked .
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Your view and method is shared by most hunters I know, practice with what you use is the logical reasoning. I am considering doing what you're doing once I'm more proficient and has better muscle memories (or muscle in general) to pull my dedicated hunting bow more. At 45lbs, it is at my limit before I'm over bowed. Being able to shoot the 30lbs for a lot longer and with better form just help me enjoy shooting more. But I would still love to see your arrow!
 
HuumanCreed said:
Your view and method is shared by most hunters I know, practice with what you use is the logical reasoning. I am considering doing what you're doing once I'm more proficient and has better muscle memories (or muscle in general) to pull my dedicated hunting bow more. At 45lbs, it is at my limit before I'm over bowed. Being able to shoot the 30lbs for a lot longer and with better form just help me enjoy shooting more. But I would still love to see your arrow!
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Just keep at it. Shoot a little ea. day and not till you are too tired. Shoot whatever looks nice to you until you get all dialed in. Then worry about tuning. It's supposed to be Fun.
 
Train like you fight and fight like you train. That has been working for me for many years of martial arts training. :)
In those critical moments of the hunt, I don't want anything sneaking up and biting me in the butt, from some practice day or practice equipment. :rolleyes:
I keep everything the same! Backyard practice, 3D competitions and hunting....using all of the same equipment. :cool:
 
I use the same arrows for hunting as I do for practice and 3D, just change some of the points out when it gets to hunting season.
 
HuumanCreed said:
What are you all using in the backyard? Who has separate 3D/fun arrows that is not built for hunting?

I'm switching to a 30lbs recurve for spring/summer practice in the yard, hoping to get a lot better for the Baltimore Traditional Classic in May so I don't embarrass myself on the courses. Also starting to shape my own arrows thanks to some of the advices I got from here. Shooting off the shelf. Probably going to be around 15-20 yards mostly but I might take a few shot 30-40 yards just for fun. Since its not a hunting arrow, only using 100 grains up front and I'm not concern about how it flies with broadheads. Going to be honest, esthetically pleasing arrow does help the enjoyment. Not a fan of how 2 fletch look even if some of the guys here rave about them. I'm leaning toward 4 fletch because I like how they look. After cutting a few prototypes, I think I'm gonna go with 4 2.5" straight in pink on top of white wrapping. I was going to go with a 3 fletch 4" shield but they just didn't seem to look nice when I picture them in my head.

From top to bottom is a stock Gateway 5" parabolic, 4" shield, 3.5" old English traditional, 2.5" straight.

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Anyway, show off some of your arrows guys! I would like to see what you are all using.
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In my experience the parabolic is the quietest. I like the looks of a shield cut but don't like the noise they make. I know it's not popular but I shoot all three or four the same color. I can turn my cock feather in or out and tell no difference. Years ago we all shot 5.5 LW. Parabolics in Banana Cut. I've since found a lot less feather is sufficient.Resized_20230218_120433_2747.jpegResized_20230218_120433_2747.jpeg
 
@Blacksmith
I'm with you on the less feather findings. :) I use 3" feathers on my Elite Ritual 30 and 4" feathers on my 19" Satori with Uukha limb recurve and 17" Sektor with DAS longbow limbs.

I used to have an Assenheimer Master Hunter that I shot 2213s out of and used those Maxi-Fletch feathers, that were 5 3/4" long. o_O It worked, but at the time I didn't realize how much overkill those feathers were for that setup.
 
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