I just bought my first Tru-Flight feathers full length in solid white with the intention on using them as my cock feather, with natural turkey fletch dyed red.
I was quite surprised to find that these Tru-flights are very thin and flexible...like secondaries, and very transluscent.
It's too late to send back, so I went ahead and chopped them out(5in. shields).
My question is can these work with the naturals, or should I grind some natural barred and use those???These are for a Christmas gift so time is running short! SHeesh! Any ideas?
Thanks.
I have used a mix of the two and never noticed any problems.
I've done it without a problem.
No flight problems with the softer cock feather?
no problems
Thanks
I have done it a lot and still do with no issues.
I have though noticed that if I use goose and something else I well get those flight issues.
If they're chopped or burned to the same size, there shouldn't be a problem. The white will probably begin to show wear a little quicker because it isn't as sturdy a feather.
Ya, I can see that happening.
These are definately softer than the primaries I have from wild birds.
you could get some noise as well
no problems here...looks awesome for sure
Not a problem at all. I do it all the time.
It takes a little more time to match them but I splice the two on some arrows.
No problems, I do it all the time. Never noticed any additional noise.