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Offline WhistlingBadger

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Shoot arrows: Which way does the taper go?
« on: March 09, 2026, 10:00:04 pm »
Working up some shoot shafts and have a couple almost ready to try out.  I'm guessing the taper goes narrow-end back?  That would make more sense to me because I want an FOC arrow, plus the thick end is going to be stronger.  What says the PA oracle?
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Offline Aaron1726

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Re: Shoot arrows: Which way does the taper go?
« Reply #1 on: Today at 12:30:36 am »
I put the larger end at the point and smaller end at the nock.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Shoot arrows: Which way does the taper go?
« Reply #2 on: Today at 12:31:27 am »
Yes, narrow end back towards the nock. That gives you a forward heavy arrow(FOC) which flies better. The natural taper gives the arrow a wider range for draw weight.
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