Trying to decide which vane is right for your hunting arrow setup? Then this is for you.
When choosing vanes for hunting, the most important thing to consider is which broadhead model or design you plan to shoot. Basic physics dictates that the larger the broadhead, the more stabilizing force is required. With that said, here are three solid vane options for hunting with your micro-diameter arrows.
TAC Vanes 2.75-inch Driver
The TAC Vanes 2.75-inch Driver in a 3-fletch configuration will perform flawlessly with nearly any broadhead type and size. This is our top-selling vane because it works well across so many different applications. But if you’re planning to shoot a larger, traditional style broadhead (like a cut-on-contact 2-blade), then you should consider 4-fletching the 2.75-inch Driver to get the best results.
TAC Vanes 2.25-inch Driver
The 2.25-inch Driver is quickly catching up in popularity to the 2.75-inch Driver. We recommend 4-fletching this model for most broadhead applications.
TAC Vanes 2.25-inch Matrix
The 2.25-inch Matrix also works really well in a 3-fletch with most broadhead types and sizes. It is a high-profile vane, so you’ll need to make sure you have enough clearance to use it. And if you’re using cut-on-contact broadheads, it’s recommended to 4-fletch these to ensure you have ample carrying capacity to offset the influence of those broadhead types.
Fixed Broadhead Tuning Tips
You may have tested the direction your bare shafts naturally spin or rotate with a field point, but that becomes irrelevant when you attach a fixed broadhead. Your vanes must match the direction your broadhead wants to spin the arrow for ultimate performance and accuracy. We recommend fletching two or three arrows and testing the results. If your broadheads are not flying well, here’s a few tips to troubleshoot the issue:
- Your bow might have a tuning issue that needs to be corrected before your fixed broadheads will fly well.
- You may be getting vane contact, making it much harder for the vane to straighten the arrow in flight.
- Last, but not least, it could be the direction of the helical on those arrows. If the two factors above have been ruled out, fletching in the opposite direction may correct things.
One More Thing
No matter the model, or application, TAC Vanes should always be fletched with at least a 2-degree helical.
Our vanes are designed to create spin rather than excess drag. That’s why they’re much stiffer than other vanes. So if you have little or no offset, you won’t get the maximum arrow correction you’d get with a helical. And since TAC Vanes create so little drag, you won’t create additional problems—like the parachute effect—because of over-steering or the excess drag a floppy vane will create with a helical.
You’ll also find that, because of their stiffness, we recommend fletching with a 2–3 degree helical anyway, so trust us on this, and don’t use straight clamps if you want the best results.
Follow these Tips & Tricks for Fletching TAC Vanes and you’ll be just fine.