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Offline ka

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feather preference
« on: May 12, 2008, 03:56:00 PM »
is ther any feather preference between Gateway feathers  or Trueflight feathers?? opinions please.
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Offline mike g

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Re: feather preference
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2008, 04:40:00 PM »
I like Trueflight....
To me they seam to hold up better...
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Offline fyrfyter43

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Re: feather preference
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2008, 06:23:00 PM »
I've always used Trueflights, but I think the next feathers I buy will be AMGs from Joe Skipp. Heard nothing but good things about them, including the price. Not to mention, Joe is one heck of a good guy.
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Offline Ian johnson

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Re: feather preference
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2008, 07:45:00 PM »
trueflights
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Offline Rufus

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Re: feather preference
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2008, 08:37:00 PM »
My experience with Gateway's is that they don't seem to be ground as close to the base as Trueflights are. But either one works fine for me. Generally it's just a matter of the best buy or what's at hand.
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Offline Grey Taylor

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Re: feather preference
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2008, 08:42:00 PM »
I use both for different reasons.
Trueflight has a better barred feather.
Gateway has the camo feather.
Gateway chops better for me due to the narrower base.
For solid colors I prefer Gateway but will use whatever I have to hand.

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Offline shootssmallbulls

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Re: feather preference
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2008, 01:53:00 AM »
Trueflight all the way.
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Offline Chris Surtees

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Re: feather preference
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2008, 03:32:00 AM »
I normally use Trueflight but may try some AMG with all the good things I have been hearing about them.
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Offline Scott J. Williams

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Re: feather preference
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2008, 08:08:00 AM »
TrueFlight have been my favorite for years, Gateway left much to be desired regarding quality, and were much better in the mid to early eighties.  

I have tried AMG on the last four dozen arrows, they are less expensive(at least for now)and are at least as good as TrueFlight!
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Offline sswv

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Re: feather preference
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2008, 08:12:00 AM »
TrueFlights for me!
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Offline Red Beastmaster

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Re: feather preference
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2008, 08:15:00 AM »
The Gateway's I've tried had such a high base that you really had to put a glob of glue at the leading edge. They would really tear up a rug rest.
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Offline ISP 5353

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Re: feather preference
« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2008, 08:42:00 AM »
The very best feathers I have ever used were some I picked up from "The Nocking Point" at Compton last year.  They were ground perfect!  I am not sure where he gets them, but they are awesome.
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Offline hawksnest

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Re: feather preference
« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2008, 09:08:00 AM »
Gateway's & Trueflight's since early 60s, and AMG the last 2 or so years.  I really like the fluorescent colors of the AMGs, and the price. I get them from Bob Hildenbrand Archery.  Bill G.
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Offline mike g

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Re: feather preference
« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2008, 09:38:00 AM »
Is there a website AMG....?
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Offline Paul WA

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Re: feather preference
« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2008, 01:27:00 PM »
Ive used them both and these days take whatever I can get the cheapest...PR
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Offline KentuckyTJ

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Re: feather preference
« Reply #15 on: May 13, 2008, 02:03:00 PM »
I got the AMG's at Keystone Country Store  http://www.keystonecountrystore.com/Fletchings.html
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Offline SlowBowinMO

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Re: feather preference
« Reply #16 on: May 13, 2008, 02:17:00 PM »
We carry AMG feathers as well.  Great feathers!

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