Feathers in the Rain
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Feathers in the Rain
Further to the members post re bows in the rain what do youall use to weather proof feathers?
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Re: Feathers in the fain
I have used hair spray before but the scent is sure to do you in in the field
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Re: Feathers in the fain
I cover the bulk of the arrows with a Fletch cover to keep them dry (hand dyed calico outside, with sealed top plastic inner) and just keep using the same arrow as is ..... flights lay down yes, I do not touch the flights and they recover when dry.
cheers
sue
fletch cover and matching armguard made for a customer
cheers
sue
fletch cover and matching armguard made for a customer
Re: Feathers in the Rain
I spray my feathers with silicone spray. it works well.
may your arrows fly straight and true and your limbs return.
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Re: Feathers in the Rain
Hi mate what spray is that and wherdaya gitit?
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Re: Feathers in the Rain
Ian
Hardware stores sell Silicone spray - there is a small drawback, feathers are then not reusable. Which I guess probably isn't a problem anyway.
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sue
Hardware stores sell Silicone spray - there is a small drawback, feathers are then not reusable. Which I guess probably isn't a problem anyway.
cheers
sue
Re: Feathers in the Rain
I use my wife's hair spray on the feathers, it keeps her hair neat and tidy in the rain and it works well on my feathers as well. Cheers Roadie
Re: Feathers in the Rain
3 Rivers Archery sell a powder that weatherproofs feathers called Bohning Feather Dry... you can find it at this link:
https://www.3riversarchery.com/feather- ... owder.html
I have a bottle but have never used it so don't know if it works but might be worth a look as its specifically designed for feathers.
https://www.3riversarchery.com/feather- ... owder.html
I have a bottle but have never used it so don't know if it works but might be worth a look as its specifically designed for feathers.
Re: Feathers in the Rain
IMHO, if you bare shaft tune your arrows they will still fly straight when wet. I have used powder some years back and feathers never come back the same.
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Bows:-
Raven Vanquish 62" TD Recurve 44# @ 28"
Beaver 64" Longbow 41# @ 27"
Bear Montana 64" Longbow 50# @ 28"
Win & Win Winact ILF Riser and Win & Win Pro accent ILF carbon foam limbs 48# @ 28"
Bows:-
Raven Vanquish 62" TD Recurve 44# @ 28"
Beaver 64" Longbow 41# @ 27"
Bear Montana 64" Longbow 50# @ 28"
Win & Win Winact ILF Riser and Win & Win Pro accent ILF carbon foam limbs 48# @ 28"
Re: Feathers in the Rain
Rons on the money, properly Spined Target Arrows will still fly well when the Feathers lay Flat in the Rain. The real trouble is we are mostly using domestic stripped and dyed Turkey Feathers so all natural oils have been removed. I am getting my NSWDPI R Licence and a Waterbirds Permit soon so I will be able to get some naturally Water resistant Feathers from Ducks. I'd love to legally get hold of some wild Goose or Swan Feathers but not in my neck of the Woods.
Has anyone used Magpie Geese Feathers ?
Has anyone used Magpie Geese Feathers ?
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Re: Feathers in the Rain
Hi Perry, Ron, you are right of course but i gave up trying to bareshaft tune with woods because i was breaking shafts all to often.
Could be thaty my target was to hard and wouldnt allow the arrow to flex on hitting so it snapped.
Cheers
Could be thaty my target was to hard and wouldnt allow the arrow to flex on hitting so it snapped.
Cheers
Re: Feathers in the Rain
I use a shot out 3D Target and never shoot more than 7 Arrow length's with unfletched Arrow Shafts until I have the brace height and nock height set correctly. Also long experience and a spine jig allow me to be in the ball park from the start. I find longer Arrows are also more forgiving of spine.
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Re: Feathers in the Rain
Hi Perry i too have a spine jig and i try to get close to what i think will work but i think that like you i need a soft target so that the front of the arrow doesnt stop dead whilst the rest is still wobbling and hence the snapping.
Carbons and aluminiums seem fine tho cheers
Carbons and aluminiums seem fine tho cheers
Re: Feathers in the Rain
I do nothing other than "tap'' the arrow against my leg to remove excess water off the feathers, arrows shoot fine...the obvious other option in the rain is to use vanes,contrary to some opinions they do work.
The powder, IMHO, it is rubbish and should be handled carefully as it is not something one needs to inhale.
The powder, IMHO, it is rubbish and should be handled carefully as it is not something one needs to inhale.
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