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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Blacktail on February 11, 2010, 12:42:51 am

Title: targets for stone
Post by: Blacktail on February 11, 2010, 12:42:51 am

i didnt know where to put this...so,what is a good target for stone heads(obsidian for me)...i have herd that some targets can be pritty hard on stone points..so, what kind of info do you have on this..john

Title: Re: targets for stone
Post by: orcbow on February 11, 2010, 01:19:08 am

I have shot a variety of stone types including obsidian into straw bales with no problem. Also I have used cardboard, styrofoam, and a store bought specialty arrow stop foam target. All were good on the stone tips, but many times the barbed heads cannot be pulled back out. They must be pushed on through. The only bad targets are the ones you hit accidentally, like the earth, a tree, or a barn side, LOL ;D those are really tough on stone arrow heads!!!

Title: Re: targets for stone
Post by: Pat B on February 11, 2010, 01:19:58 am

John, I use a large rubberized foam block I bought a few years ago. I have heard of folks using thick cushion foam too.

Title: Re: targets for stone
Post by: DanaM on February 11, 2010, 08:13:22 am

Cushions of an old couch work good, the solid foam rubber ones John

Title: Re: targets for stone
Post by: Blacktail on February 11, 2010, 07:05:29 pm

well,all right then i am sitting good...i will have to remeber this for the  future...thanks so much..john

Title: Re: targets for stone
Post by: bryan irwin on February 11, 2010, 10:38:22 pm

I use styrofome i get from tractor supply for free it comes from the trailers they sell its between the trailers when they ship them to the store .