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PatriarchArcher
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 43
Feathers
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June 13, 2011, 08:50:00 PM »
I am building some arrows and need to buy feathers for the first time in years. I just don't have the right color. Where should I get them and which manufacturer produces the best feathers today.
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60" MOAB 55# @ 27"
CE Predator II
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Night Wing
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2944
Re: Feathers
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Reply #1 on:
June 13, 2011, 08:57:00 PM »
Most archers use Trueflight or Gateway feathers. I've used both and prefer Gateway for their durability over Trueflight. I don't have to re-fletch as often as I did when I was using Trueflight.
I get my right wing feathers from Bowhunters Superstore in Wellsville, Pennsylvania. They carry both Trueflight and Gateway feathers. They have a website too.
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Blacktail TD Recurve: 66", 42# @ 30". Arrow: 32", 2212. PW: 75 Grains. AW: 421 Grains. GPP: 10.02
Blacktail TD Recurve: 66", 37# @ 30". Arrow: 32", 2212. PW: 75 Grains. AW: 421 Grains. GPP: 11.37
Roadkill
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2674
Re: Feathers
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Reply #2 on:
June 13, 2011, 11:04:00 PM »
Bowhunters sold out to Cabelas. I used to shop there when I was on the East coast and they were great. Not sure how much detail they will sell as a quick glance showed Bo fletching
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Northwoods
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 117
Re: Feathers
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Reply #3 on:
June 14, 2011, 12:43:00 AM »
Some would say that the quills are ground more consistently with Trueflight feathers. Based on reading other posts on this site, I started out using Trueflight and have been pleased with them so I've just stuck with them and haven't tried other brands for comparison. Other brands may be just as good, but I've been very happy with the trueflight feathers.
Ted
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cbCrow
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 960
Re: Feathers
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Reply #4 on:
June 14, 2011, 07:19:00 AM »
I have always used Gateway feathers and never had a problem. Truflights are way overpriced in my opinion. I get my feathers at Bowhunter Supply or Lancaster. Roadkill, when did Bowhunters sell out, because I talked to Mark about 4 weeks ago and nothing was said then.
ps: a friend uses AMG and I'm going to try some next time I need feathers.
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Night Wing
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2944
Re: Feathers
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Reply #5 on:
June 14, 2011, 07:43:00 AM »
I would also like to know if Bowhunters Superstore in Wellsville, Pennsylvania sold out to Cabelas. This store is where I get my Eclipse X7 2212 full length shafts from.
If they sold out to Cabelas, I will stock up before their supply of 2212 shafts runs out because I know Cabelas won't carry the 2212 aluminum full length shaft size.
One caveat, Bowhunters Superstore and Bowhunters Supply are two different stores in two different locations so the owners (I'm hoping) are two different people.
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Blacktail TD Recurve: 66", 37# @ 30". Arrow: 32", 2212. PW: 75 Grains. AW: 421 Grains. GPP: 11.37
ripforce56
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 484
Re: Feathers
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Reply #6 on:
June 14, 2011, 08:34:00 AM »
AMG is a great feather for the money!
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cbCrow
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 960
Re: Feathers
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Reply #7 on:
June 14, 2011, 08:46:00 AM »
Night Wing, I just got off the phone to Bowhunter supply and I quote" there has been no selling of the business to Cabela's or anyone else". Like I said I talked to Mark(owner) about a problem and he never said anything about that. I guess some would rather spread falsehoods then take the time to verify their info...Crow
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Running Buck
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 340
Re: Feathers
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Reply #8 on:
June 14, 2011, 08:55:00 AM »
Bowhunters superstore is alive and kicking. Great place to get trueflight and AMG.
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PatriarchArcher
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 43
Re: Feathers
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Reply #9 on:
June 14, 2011, 09:03:00 AM »
Thx! I just purchased some AMG's from BowhuntersSupply. They had a great price. THis is the first time I have tried AMG's so I am looking forward to seeing how they look.
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60" MOAB 55# @ 27"
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nschlag
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 116
Re: Feathers
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Reply #10 on:
June 14, 2011, 10:47:00 AM »
i use trueflight from 3rivers usually. might consider full length and a chopper as you can probably get a feather and flu flu out of each and save some money...eventually.
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DannyBows
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Re: Feathers
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Reply #11 on:
June 14, 2011, 01:20:00 PM »
I use a lot of Gateway pre-cuts and like them. They are a good value in the 100 count packs. The colors are nice and bright and they wear well. The bases are good and they fletch-up nicely for me.
I get the 4" Shield-cut 100 packs of Gateway for $32 shipped (Barred are more). I four-fletch them.
I also use AMG and they are a good value too.
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PaddyMac
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 799
Re: Feathers
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Reply #12 on:
June 14, 2011, 02:48:00 PM »
I have just started building arrows and I use white 4" Gateway shields four-fletched and I am going through a lot of them. I've found they're almost always in stock with good prices and service at either Kustom King or 3 Rivers.
But I check out any new source I hear about on TG!
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Roadkill
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2674
Re: Feathers
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Reply #13 on:
June 14, 2011, 10:04:00 PM »
Sorry if I was wrong. I called and was going to order some feathers and a recording said the sale was on. SORRY team maters. My mistake. I use bowhunters and will now too
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Roadkill
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2674
Re: Feathers
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Reply #14 on:
June 14, 2011, 10:10:00 PM »
Crow,cast ye not dispersions. I called and got the recording. How/why would I ask additional questions? Had my credit card handy and expected to make an order. I have Cabelas 5 miles from my front door
Nice of you to cast dispersions on a fellow trad archer. you are as hasty to throw darts as I was trying to inform others. What would that falsehood have profited me? Grow up and think before you caststones
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Roadkill
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2674
Re: Feathers
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Reply #15 on:
June 14, 2011, 10:41:00 PM »
Go to archery talk.com and read some of the current dialog. I was not the only one mislead
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Night Wing
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2944
Re: Feathers
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Reply #16 on:
June 15, 2011, 07:32:00 AM »
Roadkill,
Archery Talk has lots of forums. What forum is it in?
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Blacktail TD Recurve: 66", 42# @ 30". Arrow: 32", 2212. PW: 75 Grains. AW: 421 Grains. GPP: 10.02
Blacktail TD Recurve: 66", 37# @ 30". Arrow: 32", 2212. PW: 75 Grains. AW: 421 Grains. GPP: 11.37
cbCrow
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 960
Re: Feathers
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Reply #17 on:
June 15, 2011, 07:39:00 AM »
Roadkill, I stand by my statement! If you read all your posts you are only trying to make what you did right. You heard a rumor , did not confirm it, and spread it. I will not argue with you about this. If a general statement bothers you so much, you have the problem not me. I would like to apologize to everyone on this post as this has taken it over and I regret that happening.....Crow
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Roadkill
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2674
Re: Feathers
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Reply #18 on:
June 15, 2011, 10:55:00 PM »
Me too I apologize
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Roadkill
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2674
Re: Feathers
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Reply #19 on:
June 15, 2011, 11:05:00 PM »
Me too I apologize
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