I have been making a lot of arrows lately--for other people. Did a set for my son's birthday, a set for a neighbor, and a set for the Christmas trade.  These are for me.  Red osier dogwood shafts with a barrel taper on them.  they are still heavy--right around 650 grain--I think they shoot straight, although I don't shoot straight, so it is hard to tell.  I like how they look.