Gateway 5inch Shield Cut Feathers - Right Wing
Gateway 5inch Shield Cut Feathers - Right Wing
- Length Inches: 5
- Cut Type: Shield cut
- Wing Orientation: Right Wing
- Material: 100% natural turkey feather
- Height Mm: 16.5
- Height Inches: 0.649
- Average Weight Grams Option 1: 3.63
- Average Weight Grams Option 2: 4.1
For archers who demand natural performance and traditional aesthetics, the Gateway 5 Inch Shield Cut Feathers - Right Wing are a premium fletching choice crafted from 100% natural turkey feather. At 5 inches (12.7cm) in length with a profile height of 0.649 inches (16.5mm), these feathers offer a generous fletching surface that delivers real stability benefits, particularly when shooting through heavy cover or working with arrows that sit toward the edges of their spine rating. Gateway's hand-selected feathers are water resistant and consistent in quality, making them a reliable option for traditional archers, bowhunters, and anyone looking to step away from plastic vanes without sacrificing performance. The shield cut profile provides slightly more surface area than a parabolic cut, giving arrows a touch more in-flight stability and forgiveness - all while keeping that classic, traditional look on the shaft.
Gateway 5 Inch Shield Cut Feathers - Right Wing Key Features
- Material: 100% natural turkey feather, hand selected for consistency. Natural feathers are significantly lighter than synthetic plastic vanes - up to 500% lighter - which contributes to flatter arrow trajectories and increased arrow speed.
- Cut Type - Shield: The shield cut profile offers slightly more surface area than a parabolic cut, which translates to improved in-flight stability and forgiveness. It also delivers the classic traditional fletching aesthetic that many archers prefer.
- Length and Profile: Each feather measures 5 inches (12.7cm) in length with a height of 0.649 inches (16.5mm), providing a substantial fletching footprint suited to a wide range of arrow setups and draw weights.
- Weight: Average weight ranges from approximately 3.63g to 4.1g depending on pack and colour, keeping overall arrow weight low and predictable for tuning purposes.
- Wing Orientation - Right Wing: These are right wing feathers, meaning they are designed to be used consistently as a matched set. Mixing wing orientations is not recommended, so always match your feather wing direction across the full build.
- Spine Range and Tuning: Natural feathers are known to increase the usable spine range of an arrow and are generally easier to tune than plastic vanes, giving archers more flexibility when matching components.
- Brush Deflection: The soft, flexible nature of natural feathers reduces the chance of arrow deflection when passing through timber, scrub or other brush - a meaningful advantage for hunting in dense terrain.
- Water Resistance: Gateway's feathers are treated for water resistance, offering improved durability in field conditions and reducing the performance degradation that can affect untreated natural feathers in wet weather.
- Compatibility: Suitable for use with standard fletching jigs and adhesives, making them straightforward to apply for archers who fletch their own arrows at home.
- Pack Sizes: Available in multiple pack quantities including 12, 50, and 100, making them suitable for both occasional fletching touch-ups and high-volume production builds.
Whether you're building up traditional longbow arrows, tuning a recurve setup, or simply chasing better flight performance through lighter, more responsive fletching, Gateway's shield cut feathers are a well-regarded choice backed by real material advantages. Pick up the pack size that suits your build volume and get your arrows flying the way they should.
Are these feathers suitable for right-handed archers or right-wing bows?
Right Wing feathers are determined by the wing of the turkey they came from, not the archer's dominant hand. Right Wing feathers produce a clockwise spin on the arrow and are typically matched to right-handed bows, but it's worth confirming your bow's recommended fletching orientation before purchasing to ensure correct arrow spin and flight.
What's the practical difference between shield cut and parabolic cut feathers?
Shield cut feathers have slightly more surface area than parabolic cut, which gives fletched arrows a touch more stability in flight. The shield shape also offers increased forgiveness and a traditional aesthetic appeal. If you prioritise stability and a classic look over a marginally lower profile, shield cut is the stronger choice.
How do natural feather fletchings compare to plastic vanes in terms of weight and performance?
These Gateway feathers are made from 100% natural turkey feather and are up to 500% lighter than plastic vanes. That reduced weight contributes to flatter trajectories, increased arrow speed, and easier tuning. Feathers also expand the usable spine range of your arrows and can reduce deflection when shooting through brush.
How many feathers come in a pack, and can I choose a colour?
These Gateway Shield Cut feathers are available in multiple pack sizes, including options of 12, 50, and 100, so you can buy in quantities that suit your fletching volume. They're also available in a range of colours, making it easy to match your preferred arrow setup or fletching aesthetic.
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Gateway 3inch Shield Cut Feathers - Right Wing - 50 Pack
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When it comes to traditional and instinctive archery, few fletching choices come close to the performance and aesthetic of real feathers, and the Gateway 3 Inch Shield Cut Feathers - Right Wing are a benchmark product in this space. These precision-cut, natural feather vanes are hand selected for consistency and treated for water resistance, giving you reliable performance whether you're fletching hunting arrows or target shafts. The shield cut profile offers slightly more surface area than a parabolic cut, which translates to a touch more in-flight stability - a meaningful advantage when chasing accuracy at hunting distances or on the range. At just 2.21 grains per feather, they are significantly lighter than plastic vane alternatives, helping maintain arrow speed and contributing to flatter trajectories without sacrificing the forgiveness that makes feather fletchings so well regarded.
Gateway 3 Inch Shield Cut Feathers - Right Wing Key Features
- Natural Feather Construction: Hand selected real feathers provide a level of forgiveness and tune-ability that synthetic vanes struggle to match. Feathers compress on contact with the arrow rest and return to shape, reducing paradox interference at the shot.
- Shield Cut Profile: The shield cut shape carries slightly more surface area than a parabolic cut, producing marginally greater drag and in-flight stability. A good choice where consistent arrow orientation and forgiving flight are priorities.
- Dimensions: 3 inches (76.2mm) in length with a height of 16.0mm (0.629 inches). This is a popular size suited to medium diameter arrow shafts across both hunting and target applications.
- Weight: 2.21 grains per feather. Lighter than most plastic vane options, which helps preserve arrow speed and contributes to flatter trajectories at hunting ranges.
- Right Wing: Right wing feathers produce clockwise arrow rotation when fletched in the standard orientation. Right wing or left wing selection affects spin direction but either wing can be used by both right and left handed archers - what matters is consistency across all three vanes on a given arrow.
- Expanded Spine Compatibility: Feather fletchings are more forgiving of spine mismatches than plastic vanes. They can effectively widen the usable spine range of your arrows, giving you more flexibility when matching components.
- Reduced Brush Deflection: The compressible nature of natural feathers means that contact with vegetation is less likely to cause erratic flight, which is a practical advantage when shooting through dense bush country.
- Water Resistant: Treated for water resistance, these feathers hold up in wet field conditions without becoming waterlogged or losing their shape during use.
- Universal Shaft Compatibility: Suitable for use on all shaft materials including carbon, aluminium, wood, and fibreglass.
- Adhesive Recommendation: Best applied using Gateway Feathers G-1 Glue or Fast Fletch Glue for a strong, reliable bond. Not suitable for use with a Whisker Biscuit arrow rest.
Gateway feathers have long been a go-to for archers who want genuine performance from their fletching without overcomplicating the build process. Whether you're putting together a traditional hunting setup or tuning target arrows, the 3 Inch Shield Cut is a proven, reliable choice that balances stability, speed, and classic appeal in one simple component.
Gateway 4inch Shield Cut Feathers - Right Wing
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Natural feather fletchings remain the benchmark for traditional and instinctive archers, and the Gateway 4 Inch Shield Cut Feathers - Right Wing are a prime example of why. At just 2.76 grains per feather, natural feathers are significantly lighter than plastic vanes, which translates to flatter trajectories, improved arrow speed, and fletching that tunes more readily to your bow setup. The shield cut profile offers slightly more surface area than a parabolic cut, giving your arrows that extra touch of in-flight stability without sacrificing speed, making these feathers a solid choice for both hunting and target shooting applications. Whether you're shooting timber, carbon, aluminium, or fibreglass shafts, these feathers are compatible with all shaft materials and are particularly well suited to medium diameter shafts.
Gateway 4 Inch Shield Cut Feathers - Right Wing Key Features
- Length and Profile: 4.0 inch (10.16 cm) shield cut profile, which provides slightly more surface area than a parabolic cut for increased arrow stability in flight without significant drag penalty.
- Height: 15.5 mm vane height, a practical size well suited to medium diameter arrow shafts across a wide range of bow styles and draw weights.
- Weight: 2.76 grains per feather, considerably lighter than most plastic vanes, which helps maintain arrow speed and enables flatter trajectories downrange.
- Right Wing (Clockwise Rotation): Right wing feathers are cut from the right wing of the bird and produce clockwise arrow rotation in flight, which is the most common orientation for right-handed shooters. Wing orientation should match across all three or four fletchings on an arrow.
- Universal Shaft Compatibility: Suitable for use on timber, carbon, aluminium, and fibreglass shafts, making these feathers a versatile choice regardless of your preferred arrow build.
- Improved Spine Tolerance and Brush Deflection: Natural feather fletchings can help expand the usable spine range of an arrow and are more forgiving when shooting through grass, scrub, or light brush, as feathers compress and recover rather than catching and deflecting.
- Tunes Easier Than Plastic Vanes: The natural flexibility and lightweight of feather fletchings makes arrow tuning more straightforward, particularly on traditional recurve and longbow setups where vane clearance off the shelf or riser is critical.
- Application: Recommended for use with Fast Fletch Glue for a reliable, long-lasting bond. Sold one colour and size per pack.
Gateway feathers are a trusted choice among traditional archers, bowhunters, and target shooters who want consistent, reliable fletching with the performance advantages that natural feather simply delivers. Grab a pack in your preferred colour and get your arrows flying the way they should.
Bohning Premium Fletching Tape
$29.99
The Bohning Premium Fletching Tape offers a dependable solution for arrow fletching, providing a secure bond upon contact that enhances your arrow's performance. Its design accommodates both feathers and mylar vanes, ensuring versatility across various shaft types, including carbon, aluminium, and wood. With a machine-cut finish, this tape eliminates dead zones, promoting consistent application. Each roll neatly fletches around 40 arrows, making it a practical choice for avid archers. Its generous length and width ensure ample use without concern for expiration, streamlining your archery experience.
Bohning Premium Fletching Tape Features:
- Strong Bond: Creates a reliable bond on contact.
- Versatile Compatibility: Suitable for feathers, mylar vanes, and all shaft types including carbon, aluminium, fiberglass, wood, and wrapped or crested arrows.
- Precision Cut: Machine cut without lubricant, ensuring no dead zones in the roll.
- Generous Length: One roll fletches approximately 40 arrows with a total length of 60 feet (18.3m).
- Convenient Size: Tape width of 0.188 inches (4.8mm) with no expiration date; dispenser sold separately.
Bohning Fletch-Tite Platinum 3/4 oz. Tube
$14.99
The Bohning Fletch-Tite Platinum 3/4 oz. Tube is a trusted choice among archers seeking a reliable adhesive for their fletching needs. With over 70 years of excellence, this versatile adhesive is designed to withstand the test of time while providing a flexible bond that absorbs shock effectively. Ideal for vanes, feathers, and nocks, it caters particularly well to carbon and wood shafts. Cleanup is a breeze, making it easy to maintain your equipment. Enjoy quick clamp times and a straightforward application process, ensuring your arrows are ready for action in no time.
Bohning Fletch-Tite Platinum 3/4 oz. Tube Features:
- Industry Standard: Fletch-Tite Platinum has been the go-to adhesive for over 70 years in the archery industry.
- Flexible and Durable: Its unique flexible bond absorbs shock, preventing cracks and brittleness after repeated target impacts.
- Versatile Application: Ideal for vanes, feathers, and swedged nocks; works on all shaft types, particularly recommended for carbon and wood.
- Easy Clean-up: Excess glue can be easily scraped off with a fingernail, simplifying the fletching process.
- Optimal Usage: Recommended clamp time is 5 minutes, with a cure time of 24 hours (48 hours in humid conditions); best results achieved in low humidity.
Bohning Feather Tower Jig
$119.99
The Bohning Feather Tower Jig transforms your arrow fletching experience with its innovative design, allowing you to fletch three vanes or feathers simultaneously. This jig's exceptional adhesion force ensures a reliable bond, while its precise 120° spacing guarantees improved accuracy. Crafted from durable, engineering-grade composite material, it offers easy maintenance with acetone cleaning. Whether you're making single vane repairs or working with various arrow sizes and fletching angles, this complete set is a valuable addition for any archery enthusiast, making it suitable for families and clubs alike.
Bohning Feather Tower Jig Features:
- Exceptional Adhesion: Provides even distribution of adhesion force along the base of the vane or feather for reliable performance.
- Consistent Angles: Ensures perfect 120° spacing and consistent fletching angles for improved accuracy.
- Durable Material: Made from engineering-grade composite material that can be easily cleaned with acetone.
- Multiple Configurations: Available in various setups to accommodate different arrow sizes and fletching angles, including straight and helical options.
- Complete Kit: Includes all necessary components in one purchase, making it perfect for clubs and families.
Easton Arrow Tube
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Protect your valuable arrows in transit with the Easton Arrow Tube, a rugged and adjustable arrow tote designed to keep arrows secure whether you’re heading to the range, heading out hunting, or storing gear between sessions. Its telescopic design allows you to customise the length to suit your arrow set, while the secure threaded cap and shoulder strap make it easy to carry and transport. Compact enough to fit inside most hard and soft bow cases, this tote is a practical accessory that helps prolong arrow life and maintain performance.
Easton Arrow Tube – Key Features:
- Adjustable length: Telescopic tube extends from approximately 560 mm to around 880 mm to accommodate a variety of arrow lengths.
- Secure closure: Threaded cap keeps arrows protected and prevents movement during transport.
- Arrow capacity: Holds up to approximately 12 arrows securely, with or without points.
- Shoulder strap included: Makes carrying lightweight and convenient whether on foot or in gear bags.
- Fits bow cases: Compact design fits inside most hard and soft bow cases for integrated storage on the go.
Whether you’re transporting arrows to a tournament, storing them between seasons, or heading bush with your gear, the Easton Arrow Tube provides a simple, dependable storage solution that helps protect your arrows from dings, bends, and incidental damage.
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