First time shooting tapered arrow

[longshadow]

I've alway used parallel 11/32 shafting for my arrows,but I am trying some tapered poplar shafts and I am wondering will I need to change my spine or can I shoot the same spine as the parallel.  Also will I have to lower my nock point, due to the smaller nock size 5/16.  My parallel arrow fly like darts now, will I have to re-tune for the tapers.....

Thanks, Al

[Osagetree]

I have never shot them, but would love to know what you think when ever you get to shoot'n them.

Joe

[Dave2old]

I'm shooting 11/32-5/16 tapers in both PO cedar and maple, in hopes of adding a bit to FoC, and they shoot exactly like the straight shafts. Perhaps no big advantage on targets, but more FoC means more penetration on game, and a slightly strong shaft up front, where cedars mostly break. Dave

[rbbhunt]

I have shot tapered arrows in the past and love them.  Plan on going back to them soon.  They seem to clear the riser better and recover from archer's paradox quicker and they shot like darts.  you should be able to use the same spine.

[aromakr]

Al:
As long as the spine is the same on the tapered shafts they will be fine, however you will need to lower your nockpoint. Just lower it about 1/32-1/16" and have fun. Keep in mind this is not rocket science!
Dave: I have to ask you how does tapering a shaft give you more strength up front? You've done nothing to the shaft but taper it, where does the added strength come from?
Bob

[Pat B]

I've never shot store bought tapered arrows but I make my arrows with sourwood shoots and they have a natural, full length taper. Because of this taper, I can use a shaft that is 10# heavier in spine weight.     Pat