Board Thread:Questions and answers/@comment-32860048-20171214001920/@comment-27306930-20171214012522

Are Stefans viable ? Absolutely. Are they practical for casual Nerfers ? Probably not. Are they better than stock darts ? Yes, if built correctly.

Not to beat a dead horse, but I've talked about this before. A rain-drop shaped head is not the most aerodynamically efficient shape. In reality free falling rain drops are nearly flat on their face. Larger rain drops that achieve higher velocities actually have a cross-section that looks like a kidney bean, with the concave side facing down.

Flat tipped darts are much more aerodynamic, hence the introduction of the AccuStrike. Of course clever Nerfers already knew that from playing around with RadEagles, K'nex, and various Waffle Head designs. Those darts are standout performers.

So if you wanna make a good Stefan, order some cheap Waffle Heads and cut 'em in half. However, if you want to mag feed them, then be prepared to spend some dough.