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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: WhistlingBadger on March 09, 2026, 10:00:04 pm

Title: Shoot arrows: Which way does the taper go?
Post by: WhistlingBadger 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?

Title: Re: Shoot arrows: Which way does the taper go?
Post by: Aaron1726 on March 10, 2026, 12:30:36 am

I put the larger end at the point and smaller end at the nock.

Title: Re: Shoot arrows: Which way does the taper go?
Post by: Pat B on March 10, 2026, 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.