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Hickoryswitch:
I just finished a cane arrow with turkey feathers and it is a little noisy. It's also equipped with a trade point. I'm not sure what's causing it to sorta hiss while it flies. Has anyone had this problem and how can I solve it? The feathers are about 3/4 of an inch tall and 5'' long. Thanks

sailordad:
how are the fletchings cut?

are they shield cut or taper cut?
i have some that are taper cut that hiss when in flight.
shield cut are supposed to be quiter.


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JackCrafty:
IMO, turkey feathers are noisy no matter what.  However, the shorter the feather is near the nock, the quieter it gets.....basically, the shield cut as sailordad mentioned.  You can also decrease the distance between nock and back of the feather...it seems to make the arrow quieter as well.

In general, very stiff, tall, and "pointy back" feathers are very noisy...at least that's my experience.

mullet:
  I don't think it matters, IMO. I've stood down range, catching them , and you don't hear the sound until it's too late.

  I have to be watching it leave the bow at least 40 yards out of a 35# bow to be able to attempt to hang onto one.

 I had one ,stupid doe, that I missed 4 times at 30 yards. It kept coming back and I finally shot it the fifth time.

Pat B:
I have noticed secondary and tail feathers are a bit noisier than primary feathers. Also, if your fletching has a pointed trailing edge it will hiss.    Like Eddie, I don't think it matters. The sound of feathers fluttering in the breeze is quite common in the deer woods.  ;)    Pat

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