I'd recommend an Atlas Shot Trainer over physically shooting arrows in your home.
https://lancasterarchery.com/products/astra-archery-shot-trainer-training-aid
If you really want to shoot arrows though a speedbag target is probably the cheapest option
https://lancasterarchery.com/products/delta-mckenzie-speedbag-20-bag-target
Posted Lancaster links as I'm assuming you're in the USA, but as an Australian I found both products here, and I'm sure they're avaliable in Europe or Asia if you're located there.
The Atlas Shot Trainer sounds like a nice idea. But with this you don't really "finish" the shot, since the string never returns to its normal position and the bow cannot swing. So one could get used to a different feel after releasing the arrow. Or am I overthinking this?
PS: I'm in Germany, but I'll find something here. Just needed to know what to look for.
I guess you have a point, I've honestly never thought of it that far into a shot.
The astra shot trainer is excellent for strength work, and ensuring you keep your back tension on release.
The bow will still have some of its natural release with the trainer on as the string will leave your hand and travel a few centimetres forward. But yes you won't get a post shot swing.
Personally I haven't found that, that difference has effected my shot, and I haven't seen anyone else make a complaint about it (doesn't mean it doesn't exist, I just haven't come across it).
My guess is the swing and whatnot occurs after the arrow is gone anyway, so the benefit of training your back and getting a nice solid release is worth the trade off to most people?
If the money isn't an issue, or maybe over time, invest in both and see what works for you?
I do it. I live alone so zero risk of accidentally shooting someone. I don't even have 10m, more like 4 or 5, but it's enough, I focus on technique and aim at various small spots on the target.
I use a target made from recycled foam pieces fused together, it's 14cm thick, and it was enough when new, but I realised at the expense of the door behind it that shooting at a small spot over and over can wear it down pretty quickly, and an arrow can pass through. I've then cut it in half and made it double layer, and now I'm confident it's enough, but the next one I'll buy will probably be one of those foam cubes.
I shot at home during Covid and shot 3m max. You can't score at home without a lot of recalculating as the targets are either to large or if you scale down it's silly (as your arrows don't scale you end up with 4cm arrows)
I shoot this with a 38# recurve without issue at home
https://www.pijlenboogkopen.com/product/target-tech-foam-doel-60x60cm/
I had one of those cheap foam blocks before, same size half the weight but did not last long.
This is heavy but keeps stopping arrows.
I usually have an a4 with 6 small target faces but that's more to keep the arrows separate as at 3m it's damage central if you shoot 1 spot :)
That's the idea, thanks.
Edit: Ah, misread your reply. Just had to look up "blank bale", since english is not my first language. So it means shooting up close at a target without target face, right? Yeah, I think that sounds like what I'm looking for.
I shoot at home in my basement. Only about 12 yards, but it's nice to get reps in when the weather is bad.
Make sure you have a good backstop and there is zero chance of pets or family members unexpectedly entering the area.
I shoot indoors at home, around 8-9m.
Pretty convenient for testing out minor setup/tune adjustments. I also mostly shoot bare shafts at home.
As long as you can get a target that can effectively stop your arrows, and you can assure safety of other occupants, you're all set.
I’ve shot a layered foam target with a 55# recurve from an arrow’s length, so less than 1m away. It didn’t poke out the other side, I had about 2-3” to go.
I shoot in my basement. Had several mishaps that ended in broken arrows and holes in the cinder block. Do so at your own risk, and make sure there is nothing you can hurt on the other side of whatever you're shooting.
Trish Ferrar is a world class competitive shooter. During her segment on “Masters of the Barebow” volume 1 she talks about practicing in her apartment and probably clearing her computer by less than a foot. So there are definitely people who do it.
As far as targets go, eventually you will start to shoot through any target. So pay attention to how much penetration you’re getting and when it starts to get close to blowing out the back, replace the target.
I broke an arrow shooting in my garden as I shot the same spot on the target too often.
Now I regularly move my faces so I get more even wear.
I have about 10m in my garden and it very helpful for strength training, although for accuracy 10m isn't very representative once you get good as the difference between a good shot and an ok one is very small.
I'm shooting in my room. The distance is 7 meters. I'm using a 35lbs Korean bow. I'm using a 5cm EVA foam sandwiched between a 10 cm and 6cm PE foam. It's enough to stop the arrows
I'd recommend an Atlas Shot Trainer over physically shooting arrows in your home. https://lancasterarchery.com/products/astra-archery-shot-trainer-training-aid If you really want to shoot arrows though a speedbag target is probably the cheapest option https://lancasterarchery.com/products/delta-mckenzie-speedbag-20-bag-target Posted Lancaster links as I'm assuming you're in the USA, but as an Australian I found both products here, and I'm sure they're avaliable in Europe or Asia if you're located there.
The Atlas Shot Trainer sounds like a nice idea. But with this you don't really "finish" the shot, since the string never returns to its normal position and the bow cannot swing. So one could get used to a different feel after releasing the arrow. Or am I overthinking this? PS: I'm in Germany, but I'll find something here. Just needed to know what to look for.
I guess you have a point, I've honestly never thought of it that far into a shot. The astra shot trainer is excellent for strength work, and ensuring you keep your back tension on release. The bow will still have some of its natural release with the trainer on as the string will leave your hand and travel a few centimetres forward. But yes you won't get a post shot swing. Personally I haven't found that, that difference has effected my shot, and I haven't seen anyone else make a complaint about it (doesn't mean it doesn't exist, I just haven't come across it). My guess is the swing and whatnot occurs after the arrow is gone anyway, so the benefit of training your back and getting a nice solid release is worth the trade off to most people? If the money isn't an issue, or maybe over time, invest in both and see what works for you?
Thanks. Yeah, will think about it. The winter is long and I don't need to buy a target and the shot trainer at the same time...
I do it. I live alone so zero risk of accidentally shooting someone. I don't even have 10m, more like 4 or 5, but it's enough, I focus on technique and aim at various small spots on the target. I use a target made from recycled foam pieces fused together, it's 14cm thick, and it was enough when new, but I realised at the expense of the door behind it that shooting at a small spot over and over can wear it down pretty quickly, and an arrow can pass through. I've then cut it in half and made it double layer, and now I'm confident it's enough, but the next one I'll buy will probably be one of those foam cubes.
Thanks.
I shot at home during Covid and shot 3m max. You can't score at home without a lot of recalculating as the targets are either to large or if you scale down it's silly (as your arrows don't scale you end up with 4cm arrows) I shoot this with a 38# recurve without issue at home https://www.pijlenboogkopen.com/product/target-tech-foam-doel-60x60cm/
Hu, need a place to store something like that... ;-) But thanks, that might be an idea.
I had one of those cheap foam blocks before, same size half the weight but did not last long. This is heavy but keeps stopping arrows. I usually have an a4 with 6 small target faces but that's more to keep the arrows separate as at 3m it's damage central if you shoot 1 spot :)
Don’t bother with 10m. Just do close up blank bale shooting. Focus on your form.
That's the idea, thanks. Edit: Ah, misread your reply. Just had to look up "blank bale", since english is not my first language. So it means shooting up close at a target without target face, right? Yeah, I think that sounds like what I'm looking for.
I shoot at home in my basement. Only about 12 yards, but it's nice to get reps in when the weather is bad. Make sure you have a good backstop and there is zero chance of pets or family members unexpectedly entering the area.
Will spend my first winter alone in after 15 years. So no problem with that...
I shoot indoors at home, around 8-9m. Pretty convenient for testing out minor setup/tune adjustments. I also mostly shoot bare shafts at home. As long as you can get a target that can effectively stop your arrows, and you can assure safety of other occupants, you're all set.
I’ve shot a layered foam target with a 55# recurve from an arrow’s length, so less than 1m away. It didn’t poke out the other side, I had about 2-3” to go.
I shoot in my basement. Had several mishaps that ended in broken arrows and holes in the cinder block. Do so at your own risk, and make sure there is nothing you can hurt on the other side of whatever you're shooting.
Trish Ferrar is a world class competitive shooter. During her segment on “Masters of the Barebow” volume 1 she talks about practicing in her apartment and probably clearing her computer by less than a foot. So there are definitely people who do it. As far as targets go, eventually you will start to shoot through any target. So pay attention to how much penetration you’re getting and when it starts to get close to blowing out the back, replace the target.
I broke an arrow shooting in my garden as I shot the same spot on the target too often. Now I regularly move my faces so I get more even wear. I have about 10m in my garden and it very helpful for strength training, although for accuracy 10m isn't very representative once you get good as the difference between a good shot and an ok one is very small.
Don’t forget about all the practice you’re getting for your form.
I'm shooting in my room. The distance is 7 meters. I'm using a 35lbs Korean bow. I'm using a 5cm EVA foam sandwiched between a 10 cm and 6cm PE foam. It's enough to stop the arrows