squashed vanes
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squashed vanes
Guys, I had some arrows in my crossbow case but they were laying loose in the case and now the vanes are flattened out on 2 sides. Does this effect accuracy? If so, what can I do to use them? Or do I have to strip those flattened vanes off and replace them? Thx Harry
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Don't straighten them before shooting them! You've got a chance to learn something ... don't waste it!Belt&Suspenders wrote:good idea on heating them, will try that. So do they affect accuracy if you just shoot them flattened like they are? Thx Harry
Why not shoot them and find out? That way you'll know, and you'll be able to tell the tale whenever the subject comes up. Think of it as an opportunity to conduct an interesting experiment.
My prediction is that you'll find their flight isn't too greatly affected.
Let us know what happens!
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I agree, they will likely have very little, if any affect on the flight.
Unless you are terribly shallow and insist all the gear looks as good as it shoots it won't be a problem. Me, I am that terribly shallow. I also like any excuse to tear down and rebuild an arrow.
I am interested in how it shoots though, I once shaved off a vane in practicing, it still flew as good as the rest on 2 lopsided vanes. Still had to fix it though, I am vain about vanes.
Unless you are terribly shallow and insist all the gear looks as good as it shoots it won't be a problem. Me, I am that terribly shallow. I also like any excuse to tear down and rebuild an arrow.
I am interested in how it shoots though, I once shaved off a vane in practicing, it still flew as good as the rest on 2 lopsided vanes. Still had to fix it though, I am vain about vanes.
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A bowhunter with a passion for shooting firearms.
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