Anyone shooting archery?

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What's everyone's favorite arrow, broadheads, targets. Would like to make a homemade archery target from used carpet, they look like they work the best.
 

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I shoot a lot of archery, I make a lot of targets, my range goes out to 160 yards. The best targets I build are framed in plywood then wrap the back with a grain bag and stuff it with plastic, shrink wrap works best and it’s easy to get from the farm supply or grocery stores. Once you get the plastic pressed in tight wrap the rest of the target with a grain bag and paint on your targets. I shoot an APA bow and shoot Easton axis arrows at 72 Lb draw with 100 grain helixed broad heads. Last year I switched to a thumb release and like it a lot better then finger release.
 

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I just play with a recurve bow. 50lb pull
I use target tips as I'm not a hunter.
Then have a redhead styrofoam target sitting on some ties against the old half standing barn.
 

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Shoot 415g Maxima FOC arrows from a PSE GX6 at 68# draw into Block Target rated to 350fps.
Hunt using Slick Tricks 100gr X 1"dia broadheads. About 300fps and KE is about 85ftlbs
Scott dual caliper center swivel release.

Shoot 400g Ravin bolts out of my Ravin R20 crossbow at 430fps
Broadhead is an Excalibur Trailblazer 100g 3 blade 2"expandable.
KE is just under 170 ftlbs.
Shoot into a yellowjacket target rated to 450fps
CRAZY accurate as advertised!

Spypoint Sniper 370 crossbow kit is for sale for $500.
Over $1100 new.
This is a complete ready to hunt kit with a hard case included!
Just sayin........

Quality targets are about $65 - $90 on sale.
Have yet to make my own other than using 6# ethafoamat 12" thick.
 
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The targets I make are identical to bulldog targets, only thing that wears out is the face, but it’ll take thousands of shots before that happens.
 

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I see archery can be as technical as shooting long range rifles. A whole new learning process for newbies
 

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Shoot 415g Maxima FOC arrows from a PSE GX6 at 68# draw into Block Target rated to 350fps.
Hunt using Slick Tricks 100gr X 1"dia broadheads. About 300fps and KE is about 85ftlbs
Scott dual caliper center swivel release.

Shoot 400g Ravin bolts out of my Ravin R20 crossbow at 430fps
Broadhead is an Excalibur Trailblazer 100g 3 blade 2"expandable.
KE is just under 170 ftlbs.
Shoot into a yellowjacket target rated to 450fps
CRAZY accurate as advertised!

Spypoint Sniper 370 crossbow kit is for sale for $500.
Over $1100 new.
This is a complete ready to hunt kit with a hard case included!
Just sayin........

Quality targets are about $65 - $90 on sale.
Have yet to make my own other than using 6# ethafoamat 12" thick.
Sent you a pm
 

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What's everyone's favorite arrow, broadheads, targets. Would like to make a homemade archery target from used carpet, they look like they work the best.
Meateater just did a great podcast with a real expert regarding foc and other characteristics. Well worth the listen
 
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