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Title: Turkey feathers loud?
Post by: Biathlonman on July 14, 2013, 12:45:00 PM

Just started messing with natural turkey feathers.  Are they louder in flight then commercial feathers?  For some reason they seem louder to me.

Title: Re: Turkey feathers loud?
Post by: JRY309 on July 14, 2013, 01:02:00 PM

I think the height of a feather has more to do with noise.I've shot Tru-flight feathers and shot natural turkey barred feathers.I didn't notice any increase in noise.The height of either made the difference in noise.

Title: Re: Turkey feathers loud?
Post by: Caughtandhobble on July 14, 2013, 01:03:00 PM

They do not seen loud to me. They do seem to last about 10x longer and stay in new condition for a very long time. I have not found any negative aspects of using wild turkey feathers.

Title: Re: Turkey feathers loud?
Post by: Biathlonman on July 14, 2013, 01:14:00 PM

I'm cutting both on the same chopper so I don't think that's it...

Title: Re: Turkey feathers loud?
Post by: dhermon85 on July 14, 2013, 01:19:00 PM

Secondary feathers(softer ones) seem to be a little bit.

Title: Re: Turkey feathers loud?
Post by: macbow on July 14, 2013, 01:40:00 PM

I always thought the turkey and goose feathers I grind and use are louder at first than the processed ones.
I also think they get quieter after use.
They are more water proof with the natural oils etc not messed with and a little stiffer in my opinion.