what kind of TARGET bag/board should I use to aim at? (trying to get the best practice without having to use each arrow only once.) thanks!
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I use a rim/pack of white paper and at a distance of 15 ft the least. It penetrate 3/4 and sometimes 1/2 of the bolt length. and never went through the paper. And for safety I put a 1/4 inch plywood in the back 4x4 size depending on how you trust yourself in shooting a target.
457766
I've shot them several times at a target block and I haven't noticed any flight difference....I would only shoot one at a time just In case was lucky enough to "Robin Hood" the arrow and damage the broad tip...
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No they will be fine ill usually have my field tips screwed on in the case and broadheads in a different package so they dont poke threw iv had my arrows in side pocked whole time and fetches are still straight just to be safe if u lay bag down just have that side pocked faced up
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Jim I have the same board and these darts. Highly recommend you get the snub nosed tips NOT the standard long ones. And buy the big bag....you'll go through them. Once the tips get a bit soft....the darts don't stay in the board well. Sorry I'm mobile and don't have a link to post.
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Your bow should be fine. I think the response concerning the crossbow was a bit "overstated". I'm shooting a 60# compound w/field tips and they went in 3-5 ". I've taken mine apart after more than 2000 shots and recycled the contents into a replacement bag cover which I highly recommend doing! ;0)
943469
For me I am using 29" arrow. So anywhere from 28"-31" depending on the strength of the shooter.
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We've been using it with the target arrows that come with the Lil' Banshee Jr. set, if that helps. They stick fine.
899419
Can't beat the price on the hurricane but for the purposes you describe "the cube" might be better suited: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004NOAFMMIt's a solid poly foam target whereas the hurricane is a tarpaulin bag with several different materials inside. Less risk of arrows bouncing off, just as good for stopping arrows, probably easier to extract arrows. Pulling arrows out of the hurricane is not difficult but not easy, either.
877151
I wouldn't use broadheads unless shooting game. Most tips are for target hunt. I suggest a 100-150 grain field tip
469443
You can buy extra arrows in packs of 3 - I do this very frequently. The tips are a durable metal. Just don't shoot into straight wood or anywhere with rocks or something, because they will dent the tips inward. (I speak from experience.) I suggest purchasing paper targets and staking them onto bales of hay to shoot into.
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you would be better off ordering the size you need instead of cutting them your self. if you don't center the arrow head properly the arrow will fly weird and you will have a tough time hitting your target.
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Check Excalibur.com for warranty info. I hunted last season with mine as a first time bow hunter. Put two in the freezer. Get you a target and zero the scope at 20 yards......shot my deer at 30 yards. Arrow went exactly where I aimed and blew right thru both lungs. Both deer ran less than 30 yrds. You will love the Excalibur. Don't settle for any other brand. That's my $.02 worth.
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They have target tips on them. I used these arrow for ceremonial pieces for Cub Scouts. They are beautiful and the fletching is done correctly and well. The target tips are attached well. However, please note that I did not actually use them for target practice. It is possible that the tips may lose strength overtime.
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I highly recommend the orange front sight post. I have multiple sets all in orange and it reallyJumps out at you when you are looking for fast acquisition. As to the other question point of aim is point of impact. It's is a large front sight post so your basically putting the center of the post where you want to hit.
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I also bought this bow as a gift to my grandson. For target practice I purchased the Easton Genesis II 6-pk. They are great as a beginning arrow, but the fletchings (vanes) are flimsy and come off easily. I decided in the future I would buy arrows else where.
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I have used these with a 5# free weight in each side (10# total) and I have used an unknown amount of lead shot in some of them. I would recommend that you use one bag as a sacrificial test subject. Carefully place ever increasing amounts of weight into it until you reach 20# and watch it for a few days to make sure that you're safe! I can tell you that the last batch of 4 bags were very well made. Double zippers on each side to lock in the contents. The seams seem very well stitched. I have some bags that I purchased from an online photo shop years ago and these seemed equal in quality to the more expensive ones. I will say that you should check to make sure that you are buying the PBL brand. Other sellers may have a cheaper version to offer which may not be of the same quality. If you stick with the PBL bags you should be OK. Hope this helps. Good luck!
2128603
I highly recommend the orange front sight post. I have multiple sets all in orange and it really Jumps out at you when you are looking for fast acquisition. As to the other question point of aim is point of impact. It's is a large front sight post so your basically putting the center of the post where you want to hit.