Feathers and arrow question.
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Feathers and arrow question.
Which works better for vanes, turkey tails or turkey wing flights? Thanks guys.
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Re: Feathers and arrow question.
I have only heard that wing feathers were the better. I ain't never fooled wid splittin none & grindin them down.
Re: Feathers and arrow question.
Primary wing feathers is the norm.
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Re: Feathers and arrow question.
Left wing is left winged , Right wing is right winged . At least that's how I used to make them. Some glue and a few pins in the ceder shaft and the natural shape of the feather gave you the twist .
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Re: Feathers and arrow question.
And match right wing to right offset; left wing to left offset.LongCarbine wrote:Left wing is left winged , Right wing is right winged . At least that's how I used to make them. Some glue and a few pins in the ceder shaft and the natural shape of the feather gave you the twist .
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Re: Feathers and arrow question.
Much appreciated. Thanks.
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Re: Feathers and arrow question.
I have used wild turkey feathers and they seem to be stronger than domestic . only use the first 8 of each wing. call 3rivers archery and they steer you to a fellow that grinds them. did some for me . they fly ok at 4inch . 2 inch blazers will work as well with a twist. try both and you will find what works for you . good luck ![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
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Re: Feathers and arrow question.
I'll say chicken wings are good too ![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
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Re: Feathers and arrow question.
If you dont they look ....FUNNY!!!!!Horizontal Hunter wrote:And match right wing to right offset; left wing to left offset.LongCarbine wrote:Left wing is left winged , Right wing is right winged . At least that's how I used to make them. Some glue and a few pins in the ceder shaft and the natural shape of the feather gave you the twist .
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Re: Feathers and arrow question.
I remember splitting the quill on my Mom's dinning room table ... Those arrows saw blood before they were put together ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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