Is there anything I can cheaply put on my feathers to protect them from the weather? or just shooting a bad shot in the dirt and them getting moisture on them.
For protection from rain I have used fly tying "dope". It is used for helping to waterproof flies. You can get it at your local flyfishing shop. One container lasts a long time. You can also reapply over time.
Silicone Spray works fine.
I use Black Magic tire wet. You can get a can from most automotive stores. One can will last you along time. Works real well.
Black Magic Tire Wet works for me too. And I tried the powder-that's not for me...............
I use silicone spray.
is it a specific silicone spray?
I get the food grade silicone its much cleaner.
I use CAP No Snow and have never had an issue. It is ok on dipped and crested arrows too.
D.P.
Natural barred turkey feathers have a natural oil water repellant in them. They seem to me to be a lot stiffer than domestic feathers too.
Hair spray, cheaper the better.
Be careful with black magic tire wet and fletch tape, loosened bond and feathers lifted off shaft.
Black magic tire dope is great for your tab or shooting glove. Been using it for years. will try some on my feathers now. thanks guys.
James
I was using No Snow until I got a can that had the No Snow label over what is the actual product they are rebranding. See pictures.
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If you can find No Snow on sale it is about $11. if you can find the rebranded product it can be bought for substantially less. While it says it protects leather and suede from water and oil-based stains...it clearley does more.