Best Target

Whether bow, crossbow or pistol – many toy firearms shoot arrows or ammunition with suction cups instead of a tip. This makes sense because it minimizes the risk of injury. Nevertheless, shooting at the right target is a lot of fun for children. The most important characteristic for such a target is a smooth surface on which a suction cup finds sufficient support. The target must not be uneven so that the negative pressure is created and the arrow remains on the target. It doesn’t make much difference which material the disc is made of: But make sure you have a high-quality paint finish. If the adhesion decreases over time, the surface should be cleaned with a mild soapy water solution

If you want to shoot with a real bow or crossbow, you have to consider a lot when choosing the target. Hard materials like wood would quickly damage the arrows. Materials that are too soft are not suitable due to their high penetration force, because they are too easily penetrated by the arrows or bolts. That’s why there are special targets for this type of firearm. Targets made of foam mats are recommended for practice shooting. They don’t weigh much and are very durable. In addition, they slow down the force of arrows or bolts well. A sufficient material thickness is a prerequisite. Depending on the pulling weight of the bow or crossbow, two or three plates can be used in a row. The actual target in this case is a printed cardboard box, which is attached to the front surface of the plate. These cardboard boxes are available in different versions. They are available with both black and coloured imprints. Some targets are even provided with printed dots. This makes it very easy to determine a winner in shooting competitions

If you like natural materials and want a certain Robin Hood ambience, you can opt for a straw target. Straw targets are available in two versions. The first one uses a thick straw mat as a base, on which a cardboard target is attached. The more original variant is the round straw disc. Here the straw is tied 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 colour versions, there are also slices made of coloured straw. Here a mostly red dot marks the center of the disk.

If you want to train with an air rifle, an air pistol or a softair weapon, it is best to choose a target with bullet trap. Here is a funnel-shaped device behind the cartoned target. This catches the shot ball safely and minimizes the risk of injury during training. The ball trap is usually made of steel and can be easily mounted on any wall. The corresponding targets are frequently exchanged during training and can therefore be purchased in a cheap hundreds pack. By the way: If you don’t want to exchange your targets after the first shots, you can simply mask the bullet holes with bullet plasters. This way the targets last longer. Also available are so-called man discs. These special targets are the size and shape of a human body. They are mainly used in police or military training. In Germany, shooting on man targets is subject to an approval requirement. Public shooting ranges must not use man targets.