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Foam and paper archery targets, target faces and stands, for backyard practice and club ranges. We stock the Redzone 18 in 1 foam target, the Redzone 6 spot layered foam target at 45.7cm, the Redzone 9-spot range target, paper archery targets from 40cm to 80cm, small 14cm target faces, an archery target with stand and an Osprey shooting duck pellet target. Listed under the rest of the archery range, and it ships Australia wide.

  • Foam block targets

    A layered foam block stops a field point and lets you pull the arrow out without a fight, which is what makes it the practical choice for regular practice. The Redzone 18 in 1 gives you multiple aiming points and can be rotated as faces wear, so the whole block gets used instead of one hole. The 6 spot layered foam target at 45.7cm is the compact option for a short backyard range.

  • Paper faces and spot targets

    Paper faces are cheap, replaceable and the way to actually measure whether your grouping is improving. Ours run 40cm to 80cm, with small 14cm faces for close range and indoor work. The Redzone 9-spot range target gives nine separate aiming points, which stops you putting every arrow through the same hole and shredding one spot.

  • Stands and setup

    An archery target with stand gets the face up to shoulder height and keeps it off wet ground, which is where foam goes soft. Behind the target you want a backstop and a safe overshoot area: a fence, a bank or a shed wall, and nothing beyond it you care about. Set the target square to the shooting line, since a face at an angle will deflect an arrow sideways.

  • Field points, not broadheads

    Shoot foam and paper with field points only. A bladed head cuts a foam block apart in a handful of shots and blunts itself doing it, so keep practice and hunting heads separate. Target points and spare shafts sit in target arrows, and expanding and fixed broadheads are for a dedicated broadhead target and for game.

  • Getting more out of a session

    Most grouping problems are the setup, not the shooter. A properly set rest, a peep and a release aid will tighten a group faster than more volume will, and those sit in arm guards and finger tabs along with the rest of the hardware. Shoot fewer arrows with attention rather than emptying a quiver.

Common questions about targets

What sort of target do I need for backyard practice?

A layered foam block with a field point is the practical setup, because it stops the arrow, lets you pull it out easily and lasts through a lot of shots. Add a paper face on the front if you want to score a session properly. A 45.7cm block suits a short range; a larger multi spot block gives you more usable surface before it wears.

Can I shoot broadheads into a foam target?

Not into a standard field point foam target. A bladed head will cut the foam apart in a few shots and will blunt in the process. Use a target made for broadheads for that, and keep your foam and paper practice to field points.

Why is my target wearing out in one spot?

Because you are shooting at one aiming point. A multi spot face, like a 9-spot range target, spreads the damage across the block and gives you nine separate points to shoot, which roughly multiplies the life of the foam. Rotating and flipping a block does the same thing.

What do I need behind the target?

A backstop you are happy to hit and a clear overshoot area. Arrows miss, skid off the top edge and occasionally pass through a tired block, so a fence, a bank or a shed wall behind the target is not optional. Make sure nothing beyond it can be reached, and never shoot toward a boundary you cannot see over.

How far away should I set the target up?

Start close, at around 10 metres, and only move back once you are grouping consistently. Shooting at distance before the form is there just loses arrows and teaches you nothing. Small 14cm faces are useful at short range because they keep the challenge up without the distance.

Can I use an archery target for an air rifle?

No, they are different jobs. A foam archery block is designed to stop a shaft by friction and will not safely stop a pellet. For that we stock a shooting duck pellet target, which is built for the purpose.

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