ORIGINAL: quiksilver
As Greg said - anyone who makes the "weather" argument is missing the boat. There was even a guy on here last year(Littlechief, I think) who went so far as to soak his feathers in a bucket of water and play a little bit of wet feather mythbusters. Myth busted.
I'd almost forgotten that. I've been shooting Gateway feathers since then and I've never looked back. I'd like to check out some other brands though. I've noticed that there's a large deviation in the base thickness and width on Gateway feathers. If what some have said on here is true, Tru-Flite may have better bases. Still, I've only had minimal problems fletching even the thick, wide based Gateways.
ORIGINAL: PA Hardwoods
I am also a big feather user. I have used both gateway and truflight but have found truflights bases to be a bit more consistant. I also use feather fletching tape to fletch them. It is so much easier than waiting for glue to dry. And I have never had any problem with the tape coming undone. I just place a dab of glue at the front and the back, U have used feathers in every weather condition imaginable and had no problems at all. As far as them grouping the same with Blazers, they are very close. When I say very close I think my feather groups are about 1/2 inch higher if that. Not enough to be concerned about really.
Feather fletching tape? How does it hold up and where can I get some?
Okay.... duh. Just read the next sentence. That only leaves "where can I get some?"