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Title: primary/secondary fletching question
Post by: sswv on September 22, 2013, 09:33:00 AM
I have fletchings made from both primary and secondary turkey feathers. would there be an issue with mixing them when fletching arrows? I'm thinking there won't be but I'm sure someone out there does it and knows the result.

thanks in advance
Title: Re: primary/secondary fletching question
Post by: Art B on September 22, 2013, 09:58:00 AM
I don't mix 'em Danny. Secondaries are thin and soft and loud! They may be OK for target shooting but not for hunting. Stick with the primaries..........Art
Title: Re: primary/secondary fletching question
Post by: sswv on September 22, 2013, 07:42:00 PM
thanks Art.
Title: Re: primary/secondary fletching question
Post by: Footed Shaft on September 22, 2013, 11:37:00 PM
Ditto what Art said!! Secondaries are fine for target/small game arrows but they whistle like a bugger. They are also not as waterproof as primary feathers.
Bill