Who makes firing exercises, can at one target very quickly realize how accurate he is. But not every one target is equally suitable for every firearm. If arrowand arc, Crossbow or air rifle – for every firearm, of course, there is also the right target. We’ll give you a few pointers on what to look for when choosing.

Targets for children

Whether bow, crossbow or pistol – many firearms from the toy sector shoot arrows or ammunition with suction cups instead of a point. This makes sense because it minimizes the risk of injury. Nevertheless, the shooting makes the right choice target Children a lot of fun.

The most important property for such target is a smooth surface on which a suction cup finds sufficient support. In order to create the negative pressure and stick the arrow on the disc, the target have no bumps. What material the disc is made, does not make a big difference: But pay attention to a high quality finish. If the adhesion decreases over time, the surface should be dampened with a mild soapy solution.

Targets for crossbows and archers

If you want to shoot with a real bow or a crossbow, you have a lot to consider when choosing the target. Hard materials like wood would damage the arrows very quickly. Too soft materials are not suitable because of the high penetration, because they are too easily penetrated by the arrows or bolts. That’s why there are special targets for this type of firearm.

For a practice shooting are recommended targets made of foam. They do not weigh much and are very durable. In addition, they brake the force of arrows or bolts well. Prerequisite is a sufficient material thickness. Depending on the draw weight of the bow or the crossbow, two or three plates can be used in succession.

The actual target in this case is a printed box which is placed on the front surface of the panel. These cardboard boxes come in different designs. They are available in both black and colored print. Some targets are even provided with printed dots. This makes it very easy to determine a winner in competition shooting.

Targets made of straw

If you like natural materials and want a certain Robin Hood ambience, you can opt for a target made of straw. Straw targets are available in two variants. In the first a correspondingly thick straw mat serves as a base on which in turn a cardboard target is attached. The original variant is the round straw disc. Here the straw is bundled together in bundles and then formed into a spiral. Together with a sturdy wooden stand, such a disc forms an attractive target. In addition to the natural colors, there are also discs made of dyed straw. Here, a mostly red dot marks the center of the disc.

Targets with bullet trap

If you want to train with an air rifle, an air pistol or a softair weapon, you should choose a target butt, Here is behind the cardboard target a funnel-shaped device. This safely intercepts the bullet shot, minimizing the risk of injury during training.

The ball catch is usually made of steel and can be easily mounted on any wall. The corresponding targets are frequently exchanged during training and are therefore available in the cheap Hundreds Pack. By the way: If you do not want to replace your targets after the first shots, you can simply tap the bullet holes in with pushers. That’s how the targets last longer.

Also available are so-called man disks. These special targets have the size and shape of a human body. They are mainly used in police or military training. In Germany, athletic shooting on manpower is subject to a permit requirement. Public shooting ranges may not use man-disks.