Thread: Target Shooting

I'm using the easton eclipse x7's they are very durable and have been good at preventing robin hoods. They have a collar on the nock end that helps deflect the arrow.

It still busts nocks but it's saved my arrows so far.

I shoot the X7 for indoor. They're logs at 2712 size with 300 grain tips. I don't really shoot them, more like lob them very slowly towards the target. I always use sheets with 3 or 5 targets on them and never shoot more than one at each. Too afraid of busting them up or bending them.

I can just imagine how big they would be.

I know my arrows look like logs compared to my wife 1416's lol

Easton 2712's are 27/64 of an inch in diameter. In eastons way of numbering the first two numbers are the outside diameter in 64ths of an inch.

Originally Posted by pjl626

The first time you get a Robin Hood, it's awesome. Every time after that is "damn, there goes $10."

Thats if you shoot relatively cheap arrows and only ruin 1.

Originally Posted by epd

Any tips for keeping the string away from your arm? I have a welt for the first time, I guess I should pickup an arm guard after all.

Thanks,
Eric.

For me the main cause with a recurve or long bow is over extending my arm.

I very seldom hit my arm but always use an arm guard shooting those types. I never use an arm guard with a compound.

I always get hit when I rotate my elbow toward me. Always reminds you with a nice wack when something is off.

Has anyone here set up a range at their house?

I know it would be harder for guns but I've seen it done for archery.

I'm itching to shoot more than twice a week. No where close to me unless I'm willing to shoot outdoors in the winter.

A good friend has a 17 yard range in his basement. Have you tried to blank bale? You don't need far to do that.

Been thinking about one. Just need to figure out where to set up the space.