Target archery is the most recognisable format of modern archery. It takes place both outdoors and indoors, over distances of up to 90 metres and using the traditional five-colour, 10-ring target. International target archery includes two bowstyles: recurve and compound. Recurve target archery is included on the Olympic Programme, compound target archery is featured at the.
For Elk hunters looking to up their archery game, Rinehart’s 1/3 Scale Woodland Elk Target will be the 3D target of choice. A lifelike Elk featuring realistic sculpted features, this target measures 38-inches tall and 44-inches long —1/3 the size of the actual animal. Its 1/3 scale size simulates a 60-yard shot at 20 yards in order to hone in on those longer-range shots, plus makes transportation easy. Perhaps the most notable feature is the 1/3 Elk’s affordable price tag, making it a great option for shooters who want a quality Elk target without the full investment of a full-sized Signature Series Elk.
Like the rest of its Woodland Series family, the body of the 1/3 Scale Elk is comprised of Rinehart’s solid FX Woodland Foam and an integrated Signature Series replaceable core insert. This means it can take on an exceptional number of shots from both field points and broadheads from every possible angle without compromising integrity.Rinehart Woodland Series targets are not just immune to the toughest arrow shots, their unique foam construction ensures they are resistant to UV rays and the harshest weather Mother Nature can dish out, making them ideal for year-round practice in the backyard or in the field.Like all Rinehart 3D Targets, arrow removal is simple thanks to the animal core’s durable Signature foam construction that can stop even the fastest arrows. Should the time ever come where countless hours of practice finally take its toll, Rinehart’s exclusive patented locking insert system (sold separately) makes replacement fast and easy, and the target like new again.This 1/3 scale Elk has a simulated weight of 180 pounds.Note: Some assembly may be required to complete this target as it ships unassembled. Made In United States of America.
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Governed by the Federation Internationale de Tir a l’Arc or FITA, target archery is a modern competitive sport wherein players shoot at round targets at different distances. This is a very fun and exciting game as it challenges the precision and accuracy of individuals.
Different types of bows can be used in this sport like the compound, recurve, barebow and longbow. Additionally, there are many other nice things to find out about this game including the different archery target dimensions. The Dimensions of the Target in ArcheryOne of the common sizes of targets used in target archery is 40 centimeters, which is mainly used in the 18-meter FITA indoor events.
The second common size is 60 centimeters for 25-meter FITA indoor events. The third size is 80 centimeters, which is used commonly for two different FITA events, namely the 30-meter and the 50-meter rounds.
The fourth common size is 122 centimeters, which is used for the 70-meter and the 90-meter FITA events.In Olympic Games, the 122-centimeter face is commonly used. For the ‘3 Spot’ event, players must shoot at 40-centimeter and 60-centimeter targets. They are usually arranged in an equilateral triangle or in a line, comprised of 40-centimeter and 60-centimeter faces. The purpose of this arrangement is to prevent competitors from damaging their very own arrows. Under standard FITA rules, the indoor distances are 18 meters and 25 meters. For outdoor events, the distances usually range from 30 meters to 90 meters. In Olympic Games, the standard distance is 70 meters.
Under GNAS rules, the standard distance for indoor events is 18 meters or 20 yards. For outdoor events, the distances for senior competitions range from 37 to 91 meters or 40 to 100 yards. For junior events, the distances range from 9.1 to 73 meters or 10 to 80 yards.
Additional Facts and Other Important DetailsThe International Olympic Committee recognized FITA as the governing body for all kinds of archery competitions. Right now, FITA archery governing bodies represent 142 countries. The biggest bodies include the French Archery Federation of FFTA with more than 60,000 members, FITARCO of Italy and DSB of Germany. Other notable groups include the National Archery Association of the United States, Great Britain’s Grand National Archery Society or GNAS as well as the All-Japan Archery Federation.
The oldest governing body is GNAS, followed by the National Archery Association of the United States, which dates back to the 1870s.Imperial rounds are used in Great Britain, which are measured in yards. On the other hand, FITA use metric rounds in various international competitions. Archery is divided into junior and senior events, with players below 18 years of age classified as juniors.