Any NS archers who can help me out?

im not an archer, but i just have to say it's totally sweet you do archery!

indeed it is. i will bump this up since i know there are a few archer's out there.

ive never bow-hunted, just targets,so i dont know much about broadheads

otherwise, im your man!

well im looking for some new vanes. I've read that feathers are the way to go with a whisker biscuit... is this true?

man, i cant help you much, i started it as a side hobby, broke my string, so i bought a new one, and im missing the thing that holds it on, im sad

but im stoked, since we get to do it this year in pe

i didnt even read what you asked, because i know nothing about archery, BUT.... my friend nitro-rider is an archer....you could pm him and he might be able to help

def go feathers, its what ive used

you should learn how to shoot arrows like legalos in lord of the rings
that would be sick
o and im not an archer so i cant help you but i would it i knew anything

do you know about how many revolutions they get in 20 yards? right now with the quik spins im getting 3 full revolutions and with blazers i heard its 2 but that the blazers "lift" the tip and guide it instead of spin the arrow...... what can you tell me about feathers? how do the hold up compared to vanes

Ok, this is going to come off sounding pretty harsh, but that's the way it is I guess. Archery, specifically bowhunting, demands dedication. You don't just pick up a bow "because the rut is coming up." Hunting is a matter of life and death, for the animal at least. You owe the animal 100% effort to put it down cleanly, quickly, and ethically. As such, long before the season (or the rut) rolls around, you should have your setup fine-tuned. Getting broadheads (hunting arrow-heads) to fly and hit correctly demands quite a lot of tuning and practice. You should definitely not be just trying it now, with the plan to hunt with it soon.

I personally dislike whisker biscuit arrow rests, but I shoot with a number of guys who use them. They do work just fine. I know people who use them with both feathers and vanes. However, whisker biscuits can be a bit tough on feathers, and they tend to rip the feathers up a bit over time. I would personally go with vanes.

The longer the vanes (or feathers) the greater the stability of the arrow flight, in general. However, the helical fletch determines this as well. In the case of quick-spin vanes, that also stabilizes the arrow flight. I would suggest 3 inch vanes, with a slight helical offset. However, this depends entirely on your setup. There is no way I can give a concrete suggestion without knowing what bow you're shooting, at what poundage, what arrows at what length, and what grain field tips / broadheads you plan on shooting.

You do realize that you need a fletching jig to fletch your arrows right? From the simplicity of your question, I find it hard to believe that you really know a lot about how to fletch arrows. Do you have a Blitzenburger or something comparable? I'd suggest going to a pro shop and getting them to make up your arrows for you, if you aren't certain how. The arrows need to be cut to the right length, and have inserts securely installed.

After all this, I would just like to re-state that it is not fair to the animal to set out with anything less than 100% belief in your ability to make the shot. Putting together new equipment at this point in the season is a recipe for disaster. Keep your shots close, and make sure the animal is calm and unaware.

blazers will work good with the wisker biscut and they are plenty stable. my dad just switched to them from like 5 inch veins and there is really no difference

oh damn, i still haven't gotten out yet this year!

whisker buiscits....blazer vanes........go archery!

i just started shooting blazer vanes this year with the helical twist in them, and i must say my groups are MUCH more consistent. i wouldn't definitely go with that. i have shot feathers, and im not a big fan with the whisker bisquit it kinda tears em up and if the feathers get wet they don't shoot well. like i said i would go with a blazer vane for sure, much nicer.

all ive gotta do now is see a nice enough buck to shoot, i have been out like 13 times and i haven't seen one "decent" buck within 100 yds. but the rut is almost in here in PA so its now or never...

I think your making some unfair assumptions here. I am in no way new to archery or hunting. I was not looking for your lecture on ethical hunting however i will agree with you. I am not just fletching up some arrows to head out for the rut, i am in need of new arrows and would like to have them fletched in time to be prepared for the rut. I am aware my bow needs to be tuned and i am capable of doing that. I still have 2 weeks before rut which is more than enough time to be prepared.

I am not looking for a recommendation on a certain type of fletching im trying to figure out the pro's and con's of each type. I can properly pick out my fletching, i just want to know more about the style before i purchase the one that best suits me. However if you feel it is necessary to know what i shoot, my current set up is a Bear The Truth #70 29" draw. I shoot Easton Axis Full Metal Jacket shafts. I had a dozen that i fletched myself with quik spins and they were nice arrows however i have either lost of broken most of them. There for i am in need of new shafts and am looking to try a different type of fletching. I do have my own jig and i am very capable of fletching my own arrows. I have successfully fletched over 3 dozen and am confident in my ability to fletch. The broad heads i hunt with are Rage 3 blade.

If you can help, i am just looking to find out what every one uses and why they like it or what they have tried and disliked.

what a contributing post
n00b

pm legolas

i am a wizard but you may come along on my quest, archer

OUR ARROWS WILL BLOCK OUT THE SUN!!!!!!!!!

I'm sorry, it's just that anytime I see or hear someone talking about how they have to do such and such related to archery, as the season is "right around the corner" I cringe. You'd be amazed how many bows WalMart sells in the three weeks leading up to the opening day of archery season. I still can't give you a good suggestion as to what to use. Are you shooting the Easton Full Metal Jackets in 300, 340, 400, or 500 series? Each has a different grain weight per inch. Also, what weight broadheads/field points will you be shooting? The heavier your broadhead/field point, the longer your fletch should be. That is a basic rule of thumb. Also, what specific broadhead are you using? If you're going for a large fixed blade head, such as a Magnus Stinger (excellent broadhead by the way), you'll want a longer fletching to help stabilize the flight, as larger heads tend to plane more. If you're shooting a compact mechanical, you can go with a much shorter vane. There are just so many things that come into play. Shooting a modern bow like you do, and at 70 pounds, does allow for a little wiggle room. The speed of the arrow will greatly reduce the importance of some of the above factors.

I shoot the 340 Series. My rage's weigh 125 grains. The specific broad head as stated above is a Rage 3 Blade. It is a a mechanical there for you are suggesting i can get by with a shorter vane? If it matters my IBO is about 314 fps

Then we shall fight in the shade!

man i should give (target) archery another go this summer

ya. theres more stability with feathers

i dont think i have the attention span to hunt, or to be an archer, then again i  dont know a single person that is an archer?

hahahaha yes

Filled my antler less only tag this morning.

^Nice man! This is my first year with a license and still haven't been able to get out yet, I've been shooting alot in the backyard though and hopefully I'll be able to get out a couple times. Haha, I wonder what other NS'ers are gonna think of that pic...

one has convinced himself that i am a rookie for shooting it double lung.... he thinks a heart shot would have been quicker and more effective.......... and im the rookie

Haha, both are great shots, I would be happy with either one. Theres so many other things that you can mess up so deciding whether a double lung or heart shot is wouldn't be a big concern for me.

for some reason the idea that a deer drops dead when you shoot it in the heart has convinced this guy that a heart shot is elite...