Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: woodswalker on December 01, 2013, 12:19:45 am

Title: Primitive arrow target???
Post by: woodswalker on December 01, 2013, 12:19:45 am

I have been working on my knapping for a while now and am now starting to haft my points. Was wondering once I have points on my arrows what to use for a target to check flight? Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Primitive arrow target???
Post by: koan on December 01, 2013, 12:41:04 am

I use a feed sack stuffed with plastic bags... Brian

Title: Re: Primitive arrow target???
Post by: cowboy on December 01, 2013, 08:05:55 am

An old foam rubber sofa cushion works pretty good.

Title: Re: Primitive arrow target???
Post by: TRACY on December 01, 2013, 09:04:17 am

Quote from: cowboy on December 01, 2013, 08:05:55 am

An old foam rubber sofa cushion works pretty good.

Same here.

Put cardboard between the cushions if you need to slow it down more.


Tracy

Title: Re: Primitive arrow target???
Post by: woodswalker on December 01, 2013, 11:49:51 am

Thanks alot guys. I've been using the fees bags for practice tips. Just thought that with the knapped heads that the arrow would just fly right through.

Title: Re: Primitive arrow target???
Post by: koan on December 01, 2013, 12:05:36 pm

I pack it purty tight with wallyworld type plastic bags.. also my target is hanging from the top so it swings and absorbs some energy i think. Usually my tips go all the way thru but not the whole arrow. On occasion the tip dont clear the bag so i push it on thru...I never pull it out..anymore, lol.. No fun tryin to find your arrowhead in a pile of plastic, lol. Auggie keeps me supplied in rabbit feed sacks. Theres always a pic of a nice fat bunny on the bag to aim at  ;D... Brian