I'm going to feathers for my hunting arrows in 2008. I like the looks of the barred feathers......and I assume 4" is plenty.
So.....what cut is optimal and who makes the preferred feather people are using, today? I'm using Gateways on my trad arrows....but someone mentioned another mfr. that people were leaning towards, today.
I'm not sure where you can order them or the specific brand you want but 4" is plenty. I always get mine from the shop I go to and I love them. My buddies alway ask why I have always shot feathers and the answer is very simple, barred feathers just look cooler.
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Big River Longbow 66" 52# @ 28"
Big River Longbow 66" 47# @ 28"
Big River Longbow 62" 52# @ 28"
Big River Recurve 56" 52# @ 28"
NewWood Longbow 58" 45# @ 28"
IMO, TrueFlight feathers have a lot better, thinnerand more consistent base grinds than Gateway. I only buy Gateway if I have to. Only problem is TrueFlight doesn't make natural bars, that I know of.