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Posted By: Huntz Why do some cross bow bolts have a 2" vane and others a 4" vane? - 11/16/20
I just bought a new Excalibur Mini Xbow and the shafts are 16 3/4" long with a 2" vane,while my older XCAB shoots a 20" shaft with a 4" vane.The bolts are both the same diameter .Anyone know why they went with shorter vanes on shorter bolts?
Posted By: AH64guy Re: Why do some cross bow bolts have a 2" vane and others a 4" vane? - 11/16/20
Blazer are the industry preferred vane to steer a broadhead, right or wrong - not the point here.

Repeatable bow tuning in x-bows and vertical bows has advanced enough that a longer vane is not required to stabilize the arrow / bolt as much as it once was, IMHO.
Posted By: dale06 Re: Why do some cross bow bolts have a 2" vane and others a 4" vane? - 11/16/20
Same reason vertical bows have various lengths of fletch. That would be differing opinions on what works best.
Posted By: WStrayer Re: Why do some cross bow bolts have a 2" vane and others a 4" vane? - 11/26/20
The 4" vanes have a lower profile. Personal preerence based on what works for you.
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Why do some cross bow bolts have a 2" vane and others a 4" vane? - 11/26/20
Depends on broadhead used and arrow weight.
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