Cracking me up with your scenario of 8 degree weather, gotta pee, and getting buck fever. Laughed out loud. So funny! It’s funny cause it’s true! Thanks Ranch.
Mr. Fowler definitely has to much fun charading the struggles of a yankee hunt. It was 20 degrees leaving the stand today and the other day I had anatomical retraction in my lower half after setting up a tree stand in the forty degree rain. Keep laughing Mr. Fowler and remember to slap on your SPF 30 before you next pursue Ms. Piggy.
Been watching your vids since the THP podcast. Last year I shot a super light weight arrow with a expandable, hit one in the stomach and still didn’t get a pass through. Adopted your arrow set up and it sure worked! G5 Montec 100g with 150g inserts on a 30 in arrow, about 515 or 530 grains I don’t remember. Plus a really good arrow flight and we were able to get it done! Last night shot a 8 pt at 40 yds with my bow shooting 60 lbs at 28 in and it entered in the last few ribs, broke a rib, continued through liver and heart, exited the chest cavity, and then continued to score and almost crack his offside shoulder before he cracked the arrow in half. He made it another 30 yds and piled up, never saw that much trauma on a deer shoulder with a bow. I actually thought he had been hit with a car or already shot or something when I pulled the fur down. Then I realized it was my arrow doing that! Thanks so much for the help of figuring out this setup it seems like it’s pretty good😂 Great vids and again thank you!
Although I have had reasonable success with other setups I have become a convert to the heavy arrow high front-of- center heavy broadhead concept. Thank you Mr. Ranch Fairy!
I was shooting my test kit in my barn. 250 spine, 200 grain point, 100 grain insert. Goes through my bag target, through the metal siding of my barn and sticks into my garden box on the back side of my barn. I was like “GOD DAMN!” Those 600+ grain arrows are like a locomotive.
Hey thanks to your guidance and the heavy double bevel i just took my first doe with a recurve! The arrow zipped right through and all the way into the ground.... the deer walked away like i completely missed, laid down, then died... surreal!
HEY RF, I am a believer. Built the new arrows; ended up at ~ 510 grains tw, 150 grain Cutthroat; just under 19 FOC. Shot an 11 Point whitetail last Friday: was fortunate with the shot so I didn't need Plan B. He ran less than 40 yards, stopped, did a couple of circles and left a blood trail a colorblind man could follow. Thanks for the videos!
I switched over to adult arrows 🏹 this year with a 2 blade 175 grain VPA up front hand sharpened . Yesterday I shot a buck at 33 yards from the ground and passed completely through and the deer really didn't know what happened and barely ran anywhere. I shot a piebald doe a week ago and same thing, she literally didn't make it 15 yards.
I get his system and it sounds great. High FOC and increased weight with a solid cut on contact broadhead, but my issue is 99% of the shooting I do is at targets or 3D. And I shoot a 400 grain as well as some 380 grain arrows without any issue. Couldn't be more accurate and fly like darts. I guess I just like shooting fast and flatter trajectories. I don't think I could be happy with only shooting 140 fps with such heavy loads as Ranch Fairy does. I still get buckets of penetration at my bow club targets (10 inches) and have to pull them out with two hands. I can't imagine more.. He wrote me and claimed I'd be even more accurate with heavier arrows, but that slow of speeds? I might as well shoot my recurve then..
There is a case to be made for blood trails with larger game but my theory is the same -- heavy 2 blade arrow, try and get a pass through. The deer doesn't freak out because something is stuck in it and it doesn't hurt that much. I had a buck jump on me (terrible timing, was going after a doe) with my longbow and I got a pass through but missed the lungs. He ran downhill, and came back not 2 minutes later to go after the doe again. Quickly lost consciousness, bedded down, and died. It's like it didn't even care that it was shot.
@@RohannvanRensburg so far that's been my experience, they really don't realize what happened because it's so sharp . It doesn't create any shock so they run a couple yards and stop to look around, then fall over.
@@RohannvanRensburg Often they don't know what has just happened. I hear an arrow wound feels like a bee sting if it passes right thru. I shot a sitka blacktail (our deer species on the west coast) and my 400 grain totally passed thru, smashing thru shoulder blade an all.. I heard the snap. The deer went back to eating because it didn't know what had happened. Didn't even run 10 yrds..
@@Skelstoolbox and then you touch up the edge a little bit and put them back in the quiver. The VPA's I have are incredibly well built , not a bit of damage with either deer and fly like a field point.
Hey Fowler!!! Love the shared knowledge man ur the best hats off to you, I grew up threw the 80’s and 90’s watching my dad do everything you preach and it always worked of course then it was aluminum shafts and more money to have our local shop here in Indiana do feather vanes, but like the change of the hunting world I changed to a Twizzler and a flapper recovered a few but lost more I made the change talked to Sirius got the correct 250 spine now going to order me some all white 4 fletch RF special
Awesome vid like always!! Especially the 200gr and up club mention.. As soon as I made the switch, I’ve never looked back.. 750gr all in Grizzlystiks with 200gr heads 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I couldn't believe how big of a difference it made when I knock tuned my arrows. Such a big help. I love 4 fletching but I have a hard time fletching them. Awesome video
@@liamboyle9199 it's just faster to do a 3 fletch. Just a dumb coincidence that the last vane or feather messes up. And if I run a wrap and cut a vane up I have to replace 4 instead of 3 lol.. just dumb shit. I'm good at fletching. I can make a arrow fly damn good
I cannot imagine why some people would be so idiotic as to get all pissy because a guy makes money off his passion and his name... Like, what would be the argument that would cause someone to get pissed off because he's making some money??? Lol I mean, after all, he's the one taking his time to make videos. Putting in the legwork and the research, then happily sharing info with the archery world. Editing, material costs, camera equipment, burning through arrows and consumables, time away from other things he could be doing to make money, bow wear and tear, with gas and traveling - ALLLL costs money... But, even if it didn't cost money, who in the hell is gonna down another man because he's working toward getting ahead in life!? Hell, I'm excited for him to finally begin being able to start seeing returns on his hard work and effort! 💪🏽
@@strikeforcek9149 jealousy and minimal testicular disposition, and they’re very likely a commie piece of shit. Ranch Fairy is a perfect and shining example of the American dream. Invent something that everyone wants and get rich. Or find a modest living doing something you absolutely love. Ranch fairy is totally crushing right now
Numbering and nock tuning your arrows is so worth the effort. It can show you if you actually have an arrow that's a bad kid, or if wait for it...human error. #4 is always a bad kid for some reason, twist that baby until it starts dropping in there. Great content as usual.
I've noticed over the last couple years that these Ranch Fairy videos seem to rack up the "likes" and comments a whole lot faster than they used to. Think the word is out there and running rampant! Keep 'em comin' Mr. Fairy!
Glad I came to this video. I've started shooting 4 fletch out of my long bow and I've been actually loving it. Makes me wonder why I haven't done it with my compound yet.
You got it Troy 😎 After setting up most of both Ed and my Arrows fir his study here in Aus (Pest discovered he had a very willing slave and could just teach/instruct lol) 4 Fletch just took out all the hassle. We had mulriple points, broadheads and, shafts from POC to Purple Heart set for bows from 35lb to 100lbs and of course there were the Aluminums, Carbons, Alaskan range, and some weird experiments Ed set up because "someone' would ask "But Ed, what if....?" (**NEVER ask the Doc a question if you're not prepared to travel down that side trail 😂😂), How many arrows? Well, I've still 25 doz made for my bows and I sent Ed's over to him with rest of his gear when he couldn't return😪. Rounding off: I found 4 fletch meant 1. Could use ANY broardhead on any shaft. 2. Didn't have to look at the arrow when I'm following up so I can keep eyes on my pig or buffalo (I'm not into pain - I'm a GIRL) 3. Gave me more confidence in the arrow flight. All I had to do was aim, nock and release😎 4. They also drive people bananas when you use the hunting Arras (with Points of course) in a Comp because you ran our of time to make your pretty, lightweight arras😇) *shoot just fine - even when they're so slow you can run beside them😂 I only have trad bows now but at the time I shot these plus my Compound and a few Crossbows. I've misplaced my notebooks on my personal setups bur Ed has all that in his study anyway, but same arrows were set to shoot off all the bows regardless if it were myself, Ed or Friends who just wanted to help 👍 KISS Treatment
Dang straight you should make a buck or two for all the hard work! Next up tiny ass veins in a 6 pattern, the most cable clearance 😁 keep up the great work!
Thank you for the entertainment :) Love the show!!! I hope that Covid will retire so I can come over to the US to try out my ADULT arrows! We can't bow hunt in Sweden (it's really stupid, I know).
Thats so funny you mentioned cutting the strings off your Hoodie. I've always done the same since I was in high school almost 30yrs ago. But my girlfriend says I'm nuts for doing it incase I ever need it. I always say no one ever uses that string. Plus it comes out in the dryer half the time anyways. Lol 😆
@@RanchFairy I just happened to see your name getting tossed around in a comment section. I recently had a large back and forth problem with a bow shop tuning my bow off center, shot great before I took it to them to put a new rest on, first two arrows I shot @ 20 yards missed the target by 3 feet, I argued that it made no sense for my arrow not be center down my limb bolts. I still don't really like it. So from what I've heard you say, it does in deed need to be centered. I've also seen where guys adjust their sight after paper tuning then sight the pins in... Any guidance is well appreciated.
For me, sitting in a tree stand in sub freezing weather for a few hours without moving much, adds about 10lbs pull on the bow. So yep...everything needs to be working good.
I love shooting feathers over vanes they are more forgiving and have shot four fletch even in rain I have found th that if you spray the feathers with camp dry they hold up very well in wet weather unless your in a hurricane then you should not even be out. I am wondering how well the tape around the base of the knocks works ? I have not tried that trick yet. Pleas let me know btw great channel keep up the good work.
Thats an interesting concept, i might have to fletch an arrow up in the Jojan and try a four fletch. I think I really enjoy being the odd guy. Keeps people scratching their heads.
Picked up 6 of the RF arrows. These jokers are heavy! Should get great penetration with them. Was a little disgruntled that the weight variance in the 6 that I got was so wide, but, we'll see what they do when its time to perform. Keep the videos coming RF.
@@RanchFairy weights ranged from 469 grains to 482 grains. Have 1= 469, 1= 479, 2 = 480, 1 = 481, and 1 = 482. I like to group my arrows in 3s by weight. I would prefer a variance of .1 to 1 grains...but that's just me.
I've used four vanes over the years several times and I honestly believe they will stabilize flight and it seems to help in a slightly longer flatter trajectory? With my home tests I got hits at 30 yards consistently 2-3" higher hen using identical arrows except 3 and 4 vane. IMO it's not worth the trouble for shots under thirty. Especially at 15-18 yards like Troy likes. Don't even need vanes at that distance.
Wish ya had more content! Ill be checking out the 4 fletch im thinking. I must invest in a new bow next year...probably something a touch longer. Short axle to axle IMO doesn't work well with heavy arrows. My excuse to tell the wife to buy something new
Hey ranch fairy, your stepper motor in the lens on that camera is messed up. I dealt with this same thing for a long time on a brand new lens. As always you put out Lots of good info for anyone who likes to shoot. Thanks for all your hard work. I’ve been shooting for quite along time and I wish 10 years ago I would have had access to all this info.
ha! my wife used to grab the hoodie strings when I got mouthy with her. now she can't catch me! awesome! thanks for sharing your practical knowledge with us Troy!
Ps I forgive you using Vanes (cause I know you'd be heartbroken NOT) 😂 Actually some of my arrows have those but I discovered a new hobby when making arrows. I enjoy cutting my own feathers in various shapes🙄 "Officially" my reason given to Ed was to see if they made more or less sound. Truth - it's FUN. If I could play around cutting Vanes I'd totally do that too😎
😂😂 “smoke three cigarettes with your fat friends wind is blowing and your wiggly” 😂 I love it! I shoot the old flapper release to! And I love my flapper release. Why wouldn’t you want a trigger like a gun?!
Come on Troy. Form and shot control ARE SUPER important. Just jerking back on the string and hammering that that trigger isn’t conducive in checking arrow flight. Going to all the effort to flight tune each arrow is also very important. These two things go hand in hand for a finished great result.
Agree - it is both! But if the arrows aren’t consistent - the whole set. Every Single One Then you’ll never be able to “out form” the random launching sticks. I’m hardly a great form guy! But when I tune my arrows to all be very consistent - it makes me amazing!
Troy, check out the zinger fletches, I'd like to see your response. For FOC, they are great because they weigh like hakf as much as vanes. Great for tuning to because they are removable
I shoot 200 grain broadheads. Have for the last 4 or 5 years now. The hardest part is shooting a target that can stop them before the fletchings disappear.
Sorry to hijack, because I really appreciate the info, but there is a way to completely waterproof feathers that us trad "off the shelf" guys have uzed for a while. Black Magic Tire Wet Shine. Spray it on until soaked, let the feathers dry in the sun, do this twice. I can swish feathers in a bucket of water after this treatment and it beads off.
Then make the hoodies with out the string. The alteration will have a negative effect on the process causing it to be less profitable. Then you can charge more money for your products and more gas money in the can.
This is just something that I had run through my head if it’s nock tuned it shouldn’t made if it’s up or down cause the nock is where it needs to be for that arrow to fly the best right? So with that being said I could see why 4 fletch would work the best. I’m I not right?
Not really, some bows like the sr6 like the spine indexed at 12oclock position where the red works like shoots best at a 6 o clock. Really the best way to determine this is to have your bow tuned of course then shoot bare shafts through paper. Start nock indexing( nock tuning)a 1/4 turn at a time until you find that perfect bullet hole. Mark the arrow at that point and fletch them up. Done. Then throw your inserts in with a broadhead. Put them on a spinner and spin them. Start turning your inserts spin them again. When the best position is found mark it then glue it. Then go watch them fly like a dart I believe the ol saying is. Side note when I'm bare shaft tuning through paper in the basement I use a bag target with loosely packed rags.This allows me to not have to glue the inserts in at that point so that I can do it last and line blades and fletch up it I feel like it.
That's actually an aerodynamic property of the shaft in flight, assisted by fletch, not steered by fletch (though the message boards will say different with no actual knowledge, just anecdotal "works for me and I never miss...." folks. The answer is ...... maybe. but if the arrows aren't consistent, proper spine and tuned, then, well, maybe. But it would be better to follow that process to get them consistent. In a crosswind, higher FOC actually helps keep the point on the shot line more consistently than lower FOC. That is a known fact in the aerospace world. Archery....they just don't worry about the guys shooting rockets and rail guns at Mach 5. "doesn't apply" apparently
I followed yo on Facebook for a while, but I am not on Facebook any longer. Wawawa....all the time. I am not trying to repost history or make you remember little ole me. I love 700 grain arrows. What do the serius arrows weigh (gpi)
I have a question! I shoot the 300 spine gold tip velocity Valkyrie arrow with a 300 grain insert and a 200 grain vpa single bevel broad head when shooting at 20 yards and 30 yards my arrows hit 8 inch groups but at 40-50 yards I shoot 4-5 inch groups what would cause this????
WOW!!! Did you bare shaft or nock tune the arrows? Also If you're over 60# and 28" draw, it's likely spine, you might need a 250. That's an adult arrow mass up front (300+200).
"They're not an expandable, they're a collapsible." lmao
That was the Girl Scout tip of the week!
Still waiting on them home videos
Cracking me up with your scenario of 8 degree weather, gotta pee, and getting buck fever. Laughed out loud. So funny! It’s funny cause it’s true! Thanks Ranch.
Seemed like he gave one of the reasons people like to use mech heads some validation
Mr. Fowler definitely has to much fun charading the struggles of a yankee hunt. It was 20 degrees leaving the stand today and the other day I had anatomical retraction in my lower half after setting up a tree stand in the forty degree rain. Keep laughing Mr. Fowler and remember to slap on your SPF 30 before you next pursue Ms. Piggy.
Been watching your vids since the THP podcast. Last year I shot a super light weight arrow with a expandable, hit one in the stomach and still didn’t get a pass through. Adopted your arrow set up and it sure worked! G5 Montec 100g with 150g inserts on a 30 in arrow, about 515 or 530 grains I don’t remember. Plus a really good arrow flight and we were able to get it done! Last night shot a 8 pt at 40 yds with my bow shooting 60 lbs at 28 in and it entered in the last few ribs, broke a rib, continued through liver and heart, exited the chest cavity, and then continued to score and almost crack his offside shoulder before he cracked the arrow in half. He made it another 30 yds and piled up, never saw that much trauma on a deer shoulder with a bow. I actually thought he had been hit with a car or already shot or something when I pulled the fur down. Then I realized it was my arrow doing that! Thanks so much for the help of figuring out this setup it seems like it’s pretty good😂 Great vids and again thank you!
Although I have had reasonable success with other setups I have become a convert to the heavy arrow high front-of- center heavy broadhead concept. Thank you Mr. Ranch Fairy!
Been shooting 4 fletch for 30 years. They work well. As you said, you can get an occasional one that misbehaves, but they are rare.
So my Adult 650 grain arrows are going thru my taget and my feathers are getting torn off! Thanks a lot RF!
I was shooting my test kit in my barn. 250 spine, 200 grain point, 100 grain insert. Goes through my bag target, through the metal siding of my barn and sticks into my garden box on the back side of my barn. I was like “GOD DAMN!” Those 600+ grain arrows are like a locomotive.
@@HockeyTownHooligan5holy shit
Hey thanks to your guidance and the heavy double bevel i just took my first doe with a recurve! The arrow zipped right through and all the way into the ground.... the deer walked away like i completely missed, laid down, then died... surreal!
Correction! I just got my first AND second! Same results as the first... crazy
HEY RF, I am a believer. Built the new arrows; ended up at ~ 510 grains tw, 150 grain Cutthroat; just under 19 FOC. Shot an 11 Point whitetail last Friday: was fortunate with the shot so I didn't need Plan B. He ran less than 40 yards, stopped, did a couple of circles and left a blood trail a colorblind man could follow. Thanks for the videos!
I switched over to adult arrows 🏹 this year with a 2 blade 175 grain VPA up front hand sharpened . Yesterday I shot a buck at 33 yards from the ground and passed completely through and the deer really didn't know what happened and barely ran anywhere. I shot a piebald doe a week ago and same thing, she literally didn't make it 15 yards.
I get his system and it sounds great. High FOC and increased weight with a solid cut on contact broadhead, but my issue is 99% of the shooting I do is at targets or 3D. And I shoot a 400 grain as well as some 380 grain arrows without any issue.
Couldn't be more accurate and fly like darts. I guess I just like shooting fast and flatter trajectories. I don't think I could be happy with only shooting 140 fps with such heavy loads as Ranch Fairy does. I still get buckets of penetration at my bow club targets (10 inches) and have to pull them out with two hands. I can't imagine more.. He wrote me and claimed I'd be even more accurate with heavier arrows, but that slow of speeds? I might as well shoot my recurve then..
There is a case to be made for blood trails with larger game but my theory is the same -- heavy 2 blade arrow, try and get a pass through. The deer doesn't freak out because something is stuck in it and it doesn't hurt that much. I had a buck jump on me (terrible timing, was going after a doe) with my longbow and I got a pass through but missed the lungs. He ran downhill, and came back not 2 minutes later to go after the doe again. Quickly lost consciousness, bedded down, and died. It's like it didn't even care that it was shot.
@@RohannvanRensburg so far that's been my experience, they really don't realize what happened because it's so sharp . It doesn't create any shock so they run a couple yards and stop to look around, then fall over.
@@RohannvanRensburg Often they don't know what has just happened. I hear an arrow wound feels like a bee sting if it passes right thru. I shot a sitka blacktail (our deer species on the west coast) and my 400 grain totally passed thru, smashing thru shoulder blade an all.. I heard the snap. The deer went back to eating because it didn't know what had happened. Didn't even run 10 yrds..
@@Skelstoolbox and then you touch up the edge a little bit and put them back in the quiver. The VPA's I have are incredibly well built , not a bit of damage with either deer and fly like a field point.
I love your bowhunting story of someone in the tree stand when it's cold. I have spent many days in a tree in December with snow on the ground.
Practical
Hey Fowler!!! Love the shared knowledge man ur the best hats off to you, I grew up threw the 80’s and 90’s watching my dad do everything you preach and it always worked of course then it was aluminum shafts and more money to have our local shop here in Indiana do feather vanes, but like the change of the hunting world I changed to a Twizzler and a flapper recovered a few but lost more I made the change talked to Sirius got the correct 250 spine now going to order me some all white 4 fletch RF special
Awesome vid like always!! Especially the 200gr and up club mention.. As soon as I made the switch, I’ve never looked back.. 750gr all in Grizzlystiks with 200gr heads 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I couldn't believe how big of a difference it made when I knock tuned my arrows. Such a big help. I love 4 fletching but I have a hard time fletching them. Awesome video
Practice... and when you think you're done fletching, you do more 😀
@@liamboyle9199 I love to fletch. I'm always fletching and building arrows
@@MikeyWoomer so what particular part isnt working out?
@@liamboyle9199 nothing really. Nothing major.
@@liamboyle9199 it's just faster to do a 3 fletch. Just a dumb coincidence that the last vane or feather messes up. And if I run a wrap and cut a vane up I have to replace 4 instead of 3 lol.. just dumb shit. I'm good at fletching. I can make a arrow fly damn good
Troy with the wealth of information and help you have given people, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be making money
This guy is a riot. I can’t get enough, ordered my ranch ferry test kit can’t wait to try it
Holler at me with questions
After shooting all 3 types of bows for several years I have to say what he shows has been about as close to spot on as you can get
Heck yeah, dude. Nothing wrong with making money off your name.
I cannot imagine why some people would be so idiotic as to get all pissy because a guy makes money off his passion and his name...
Like, what would be the argument that would cause someone to get pissed off because he's making some money??? Lol
I mean, after all, he's the one taking his time to make videos. Putting in the legwork and the research, then happily sharing info with the archery world. Editing, material costs, camera equipment, burning through arrows and consumables, time away from other things he could be doing to make money, bow wear and tear, with gas and traveling - ALLLL costs money...
But, even if it didn't cost money, who in the hell is gonna down another man because he's working toward getting ahead in life!? Hell, I'm excited for him to finally begin being able to start seeing returns on his hard work and effort! 💪🏽
Shit... I'd be all over taking money if someone wanted to call a good product the Grizz Axxemann Special. No reason for Troy not to.
@@GrizzAxxemann absolutely bro! I just don't understand some people. Lol
@@strikeforcek9149 jealousy and minimal testicular disposition, and they’re very likely a commie piece of shit. Ranch Fairy is a perfect and shining example of the American dream. Invent something that everyone wants and get rich. Or find a modest living doing something you absolutely love. Ranch fairy is totally crushing right now
I watch the these vids in the evening .... usually after I've burnt one down, what a trip! LOVE IT!
Just got my first adult arrow bow kill this evening thank you RF
Love it! the 15 minute mark is exactly how it happens!
More autopsies, please!
Numbering and nock tuning your arrows is so worth the effort. It can show you if you actually have an arrow that's a bad kid, or if wait for it...human error. #4 is always a bad kid for some reason, twist that baby until it starts dropping in there. Great content as usual.
I've noticed over the last couple years that these Ranch Fairy videos seem to rack up the "likes" and comments a whole lot faster than they used to. Think the word is out there and running rampant! Keep 'em comin' Mr. Fairy!
"And for my next trick, I will convince the bowhunters they need to be shooting 4 fletch" - Ranch Fairy
It’s awful practical.
I really like that idea of using the marking from the nock to the wrap. Thx!
I appreciate the inclusion of the word cattywompus. It's one of the best terms ever coined.
I get all discombobulated when someone throws down the cattywompus @ #ringtailedbandicoot
"Don't get all Hootiepeckered when I tell you you need more fletchings!!"
Hootiepeckered is my favorite word lol
Picked up some of the Ranch Fairy special arrows. These jokers are heavy! Will def have some "thump" at impact.
When cattywompus doesn’t quite cut it, there’s always the Wompus Kitty!
@@zache.1099 I've laughed more than I should at this comment 🤣🤣🤣
"They're not expandables they're collapsables"..LOVE IT !
Big Hoss is a book a knowledge from Sirius Archery! Made my adult arrow set up
Me: Watching new RF video
Troy: [Insert Random Fairy Cackle]
Congrats on the sponsorship
Your videos are both educational and fun. Thanks Troy.
14:55 about knocked me off the couch 🤣
Glad I came to this video. I've started shooting 4 fletch out of my long bow and I've been actually loving it. Makes me wonder why I haven't done it with my compound yet.
Always great advice my friend. Keep the madness and practical stuff coming
Can’t wait to see what other content you put out
About time you make something from all your work!! Thanks for all you do!!
This is what I’ve been asking for! Love it! Step by step process how to!
Love it haha ranch fairy's videos are always hilarious
You got it Troy 😎
After setting up most of both Ed and my Arrows fir his study here in Aus (Pest discovered he had a very willing slave and could just teach/instruct lol) 4 Fletch just took out all the hassle.
We had mulriple points, broadheads and, shafts from POC to Purple Heart set for bows from 35lb to 100lbs and of course there were the Aluminums, Carbons, Alaskan range, and some weird experiments Ed set up because "someone' would ask "But Ed, what if....?" (**NEVER ask the Doc a question if you're not prepared to travel down that side trail 😂😂),
How many arrows? Well, I've still 25 doz made for my bows and I sent Ed's over to him with rest of his gear when he couldn't return😪.
Rounding off: I found 4 fletch meant
1. Could use ANY broardhead on any shaft.
2. Didn't have to look at the arrow when I'm following up so I can keep eyes on my pig or buffalo (I'm not into pain - I'm a GIRL)
3. Gave me more confidence in the arrow flight. All I had to do was aim, nock and release😎
4. They also drive people bananas when you use the hunting Arras (with Points of course) in a Comp because you ran our of time to make your pretty, lightweight arras😇)
*shoot just fine - even when they're so slow you can run beside them😂
I only have trad bows now but at the time I shot these plus my Compound and a few Crossbows. I've misplaced my notebooks on my personal setups bur Ed has all that in his study anyway, but same arrows were set to shoot off all the bows regardless if it were myself, Ed or Friends who just wanted to help 👍
KISS Treatment
We have Ed’s containers full of amazing stuff here in Texas! It’s like a museum!!!
Man if you find notebooks- holler at me
You friggen earned every damn cent.
Dang straight you should make a buck or two for all the hard work! Next up tiny ass veins in a 6 pattern, the most cable clearance 😁 keep up the great work!
Thank you for the entertainment :) Love the show!!! I hope that Covid will retire so I can come over to the US to try out my ADULT arrows! We can't bow hunt in Sweden (it's really stupid, I know).
Can’t wait to check out the arrows !
Ordered mine! Can't wait! Thanks for all you do!
Heck heah
Thank you so much! For mentioning the "surprise release" hate that concept.
That always sounded really weird to me. What if your not on target when the thing goes off. Super dangerous 😳
@@magnumarrowarchery155 you don’t pull or take your finger off the safety if you’re not on target.
you crack me up dude!!- Ethics inserts on the way- thanks 4 the intel
Thats so funny you mentioned cutting the strings off your Hoodie. I've always done the same since I was in high school almost 30yrs ago. But my girlfriend says I'm nuts for doing it incase I ever need it. I always say no one ever uses that string. Plus it comes out in the dryer half the time anyways. Lol 😆
Great video Troy! I like K.I.S.S way of doing things!
With all do respect you remind me of John Dudley if he took ecstasy, subscribed!
That’s perfect
@@RanchFairy I just happened to see your name getting tossed around in a comment section. I recently had a large back and forth problem with a bow shop tuning my bow off center, shot great before I took it to them to put a new rest on, first two arrows I shot @ 20 yards missed the target by 3 feet, I argued that it made no sense for my arrow not be center down my limb bolts. I still don't really like it. So from what I've heard you say, it does in deed need to be centered. I've also seen where guys adjust their sight after paper tuning then sight the pins in... Any guidance is well appreciated.
Ranch Fairy for president 2020
I love this one!! The ArcheryTalk "Pro Shooter Perfect Form Gods" just crapped their pants!! LOL
I’ve never achieved perfect at anything
So make the system more bomb proof !!!
For me, sitting in a tree stand in sub freezing weather for a few hours without moving much, adds about 10lbs pull on the bow. So yep...everything needs to be working good.
"fat friends" lol, you kill me man. Great video! will be checking out the arrows soon.
Man you really have a great channel and the info has always been spot on!
I love shooting feathers over vanes they are more forgiving and have shot four fletch even in rain I have found th that if you spray the feathers with camp dry they hold up very well in wet weather unless your in a hurricane then you should not even be out. I am wondering how well the tape around the base of the knocks works ? I have not tried that trick yet. Pleas let me know btw great channel keep up the good work.
Thats an interesting concept, i might have to fletch an arrow up in the Jojan and try a four fletch. I think I really enjoy being the odd guy. Keeps people scratching their heads.
Troy is absolutely hilarious...and he gives great advice, too! haha
THE ONE AND ONLY!
Picked up 6 of the RF arrows. These jokers are heavy! Should get great penetration with them. Was a little disgruntled that the weight variance in the 6 that I got was so wide, but, we'll see what they do when its time to perform. Keep the videos coming RF.
What was the variance
And what were you looking for a in variance?
I’m super interested in that to make sure we put out quality arrows
@@RanchFairy weights ranged from 469 grains to 482 grains. Have 1= 469, 1= 479, 2 = 480, 1 = 481, and 1 = 482. I like to group my arrows in 3s by weight. I would prefer a variance of .1 to 1 grains...but that's just me.
RF, can you post the link of where to order?? Want to pick up another 1/2 dozen... want to get the Batman version this time.
@@davidayres9865
www.siriusarchery.com/collections/all-things-ranch-fairy
@@RanchFairy Thanks Troy
I've used four vanes over the years several times and I honestly believe they will stabilize flight and it seems to help in a slightly longer flatter trajectory? With my home tests I got hits at 30 yards consistently 2-3" higher hen using identical arrows except 3 and 4 vane. IMO it's not worth the trouble for shots under thirty. Especially at 15-18 yards like Troy likes. Don't even need vanes at that distance.
Wish ya had more content! Ill be checking out the 4 fletch im thinking. I must invest in a new bow next year...probably something a touch longer. Short axle to axle IMO doesn't work well with heavy arrows. My excuse to tell the wife to buy something new
Wasn't sure bout this dude but damn he is fucking funny and knowledgeable. Subbing now
I'm running 4 fletch helical using Blazers on adult arrows (633 gr) and 23% FOC. The bare shafts were great and they fly amazingly with the 4 fletch
Oh yeah, 250 gr Aboyer Brown Bears. Looking forward to a proper 4 legged field test
Hey ranch fairy, your stepper motor in the lens on that camera is messed up. I dealt with this same thing for a long time on a brand new lens.
As always you put out Lots of good info for anyone who likes to shoot. Thanks for all your hard work. I’ve been shooting for quite along time and I wish 10 years ago I would have had access to all this info.
I will look that up!!!! Thanks
ha! my wife used to grab the hoodie strings when I got mouthy with her. now she can't catch me! awesome! thanks for sharing your practical knowledge with us Troy!
Saving the world one man at a time
Keep up the great work!
Ps I forgive you using Vanes (cause I know you'd be heartbroken NOT) 😂
Actually some of my arrows have those but I discovered a new hobby when making arrows. I enjoy cutting my own feathers in various shapes🙄
"Officially" my reason given to Ed was to see if they made more or less sound. Truth - it's FUN.
If I could play around cutting Vanes I'd totally do that too😎
Jimmy Ryser getting a little heavy with the outro music! Like it! 4 fletch'n baby~
Man all I got to say is I'm learning a ton and I think I need to come back to Texas and go pig hunting.
Now that was worth the watch
😂😂 “smoke three cigarettes with your fat friends wind is blowing and your wiggly” 😂 I love it! I shoot the old flapper release to! And I love my flapper release. Why wouldn’t you want a trigger like a gun?!
This is perfect for a dude like me. I can’t wait to order me a set up. I think they are a good price too!
Great sound, dude!!
Mine were shipped out yesterday 🤠
Some of us need the string on the hoodie when it's 8° and blowing wind lol got to seal off the face hole lol
Keep kickin ass and takin names RF
I switched to 4 fletch 1.5months ago. NO worry nocking,bigger stability flight.
4 blazer and vanetec swift
I want to see some deer hunts with you and the hunting public guys, wpuld be awsome.
I love u mr. Ranch fairy. Let's put on some purple speedo's and bark at the moon
Would three be a crowd? 😍
@@jacksteele13 yes but u can come over and swap out all the rubber bands on all my flappers for me
Just ordered the Sirius kit to figure out what works on the new Bow
Heck yeah
And then ranch fairy arrows are a great option afterward!!
@@RanchFairy yes sir! I'll be using the easy button once we get it tuned in. Trying to convert everyone I know to heavy arrows and high FOC!
Come on Troy. Form and shot control ARE SUPER important. Just jerking back on the string and hammering that that trigger isn’t conducive in checking arrow flight. Going to all the effort to flight tune each arrow is also very important. These two things go hand in hand for a finished great result.
Agree - it is both! But if the arrows aren’t consistent - the whole set.
Every
Single
One
Then you’ll never be able to “out form” the random launching sticks. I’m hardly a great form guy! But when I tune my arrows to all be very consistent - it makes me amazing!
Nice elite sir 🔥
Troy, check out the zinger fletches, I'd like to see your response. For FOC, they are great because they weigh like hakf as much as vanes. Great for tuning to because they are removable
I love this guy he cracks me up. I get a kick out of watching some guys shooting too. Just wondering what the hell there doing.
I was waiting on the why 4 over 3 fletch/vanes. Did I miss the why?
You’re a national treasure and a global icon
Barf
@@michiganwoodsman2199 if you’re the last archer nothing will get killed
Hey share the wealth brother , it was32 degrees yesterday for me, starting to heat up in Iowa the woods not the temp lol
I shoot 200 grain broadheads. Have for the last 4 or 5 years now. The hardest part is shooting a target that can stop them before the fletchings disappear.
Another great and funny K.I.S.S. video. Thank you.
Great info
Sorry to hijack, because I really appreciate the info, but there is a way to completely waterproof feathers that us trad "off the shelf" guys have uzed for a while.
Black Magic Tire Wet Shine. Spray it on until soaked, let the feathers dry in the sun, do this twice. I can swish feathers in a bucket of water after this treatment and it beads off.
Yes
Then make the hoodies with out the string. The alteration will have a negative effect on the process causing it to be less profitable. Then you can charge more money for your products and more gas money in the can.
Make that money brother. I ain't mad at ya.
This is just something that I had run through my head if it’s nock tuned it shouldn’t made if it’s up or down cause the nock is where it needs to be for that arrow to fly the best right? So with that being said I could see why 4 fletch would work the best. I’m I not right?
Not really, some bows like the sr6 like the spine indexed at 12oclock position where the red works like shoots best at a 6 o clock. Really the best way to determine this is to have your bow tuned of course then shoot bare shafts through paper. Start nock indexing( nock tuning)a 1/4 turn at a time until you find that perfect bullet hole. Mark the arrow at that point and fletch them up. Done. Then throw your inserts in with a broadhead. Put them on a spinner and spin them. Start turning your inserts spin them again. When the best position is found mark it then glue it. Then go watch them fly like a dart I believe the ol saying is. Side note when I'm bare shaft tuning through paper in the basement I use a bag target with loosely packed rags.This allows me to not have to glue the inserts in at that point so that I can do it last and line blades and fletch up it I feel like it.
PREACH FAIRY! PREACH!
Troy,I was wondering if a four fletch arrow might self correct some what better in a crosswind.
That's actually an aerodynamic property of the shaft in flight, assisted by fletch, not steered by fletch (though the message boards will say different with no actual knowledge, just anecdotal "works for me and I never miss...." folks.
The answer is ...... maybe. but if the arrows aren't consistent, proper spine and tuned, then, well, maybe. But it would be better to follow that process to get them consistent.
In a crosswind, higher FOC actually helps keep the point on the shot line more consistently than lower FOC. That is a known fact in the aerospace world. Archery....they just don't worry about the guys shooting rockets and rail guns at Mach 5.
"doesn't apply" apparently
@@RanchFairy THANK'S for your
reply Troy, and all the work your doing . Great stuff man !
I felt attacked when he said warm with my fat friends
Always fun!
I followed yo on Facebook for a while, but I am not on Facebook any longer. Wawawa....all the time. I am not trying to repost history or make you remember little ole me. I love 700 grain arrows. What do the serius arrows weigh (gpi)
I have a question!
I shoot the 300 spine gold tip velocity Valkyrie arrow with a 300 grain insert and a 200 grain vpa single bevel broad head when shooting at 20 yards and 30 yards my arrows hit 8 inch groups but at 40-50 yards I shoot 4-5 inch groups what would cause this????
WOW!!!
Did you bare shaft or nock tune the arrows?
Also
If you're over 60# and 28" draw, it's likely spine, you might need a 250. That's an adult arrow mass up front (300+200).
@14:33 THANK YOU... This "Suprise Release" and "Target Panic" seem like manufacturing marketing wank to me...
Every “surprise release” I have ever had has ended up....... well....... not what anyone wanted.