Archery - variable range

[TeeDee]

That looks great! I'll have to do a little more research as it's more a toy than a hunting tool unless I go to another country that allows it to be used for game.

I'm in South wales, having looked there's a few archery clubs close to me for regular archery and field type archery.
Luckily I can also use the range im with for anything bow/crossbow related as long as I have my own target setup.

As its a significant investment I can come up at some point if you find yourself seriously considering getting one.

 

[Decacraft]

Thank you thats mighty kind! It sure does look like it could be fun.
I'm not sure if I would be able to afford it this year, but it would sure give me an idea of what it's like if your ever in the area

 

[Broch]

As mentioned - this isn't a Bow or Crossbow- its an Airbow , I was trying to get an answer without mentioning that but I guess its pertinent under what youve mentioned. The arrow is hollow but sealed at the front. Inside the barrel shroud is a tube that slides tightly within that arrow -once seated it the arrow is ready to fire. The CO2 travels down the slender tube to the tip of the arrow and forces the arrow out meaning that there is no archers paradox to contend with.

Ah, just ignore everything I've said then

I suspect you'll not need a great deal of fletching at all with that length; as you say, the arrow can be very stiff as it doesn't have to bend around the bow - just a bit of drag to give the bolt stability.

Neat bit of kit!

 

[1 pot hunter]

As mentioned - this isn't a Bow or Crossbow- its an Airbow , I was trying to get an answer without mentioning that but I guess its pertinent under what youve mentioned. The arrow is hollow but sealed at the front. Inside the barrel shroud is a tube that slides tightly within that arrow -once seated it the arrow is ready to fire. The CO2 travels down the slender tube to the tip of the arrow and forces the arrow out meaning that there is no archers paradox to contend with.

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Does the sub 12ftlb law still apply to this device ?

 

[TeeDee]

Does the sub 12ftlb law still apply to this device ?

No. Because its not an airgun.

I believe someone has already tried turning it into something it shouldn't be by adjusting the internal barrel. I believe that person/s have now gone to jail.

 

[TeeDee]

Its bigger and more powerful brother the Umarex Air Saber - very powerful.

 

[TeeDee]

Going back to the Target I have been thinking about the potential for a sort of 'Spaced Armour' type target design. So rather than have 3 x 30mm sheets of foam tight against each other - have them so there is an air gap between them - a sort of decelerating zone.





Could also combine it with a spring system , so that the target actually yields with the arrow.





Probably over thinking it a little but crossbow , arrow and air bow all put a strain on target.

 

[Broch]

Because I couldn't find a 'cheap' source of dense foam, I've ended up buying a 90cm packed foam archery target; it was cheaper than buying the yoga mats for the same size and density.

90 cm - Layered Butt

www.bowsports.com

A guy was shooting crossbow (130Lb) at 20m into one of these last week and it was far from going through it.

 

[1 pot hunter]

No. Because its not an airgun.

I believe someone has already tried turning it into something it shouldn't be by adjusting the internal barrel. I believe that person/s have now gone to jail.

Interesting device tempted to get one actually,But I have a feeling it will be banned in the future .