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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Ncsnipe on May 07, 2011, 05:15:58 pm

Title: What are the best feathers off a turkey to use for arrow fletching?
Post by: Ncsnipe on May 07, 2011, 05:15:58 pm

A friend gave me some turkey wings to get some feathers for arrows. He is likely to get another one this week. Are tail feathers better for fletching? Also what is the best way to remove the feathers? Any thing I should watch for? I'm interested in using these for two feather fletching. Thanks for any info you can provide.

Title: Re: What are the best feathers off a turkey to use for arrow fletching?
Post by: JEB on May 07, 2011, 09:37:47 pm

To answer your question. the wing primaries are the best, secondary wings next and then tail feathers.

Title: Re: What are the best feathers off a turkey to use for arrow fletching?
Post by: osage outlaw on May 07, 2011, 10:22:59 pm

I use wire cutters to snip the feather off near the base.  That is easier than pulling them out.  Keep the right wing and left wing feathers separate.  Don't mix the two on the same arrow.

Title: Re: What are the best feathers off a turkey to use for arrow fletching?
Post by: okiecountryboy on May 07, 2011, 10:51:00 pm

Is that for shootin around corners? ;D ::) ;D

Sorry couldn't resist..........

Ron

Title: Re: What are the best feathers off a turkey to use for arrow fletching?
Post by: Pat B on May 08, 2011, 02:12:23 am

Any feathers over 4" long will make good fletching in one style or another.  I use side cutters to cut the quills like osage outlaw.
 Do keep your right and left wings sererate and the tail has a right and left side too.