Target type?

[Jal5]

I bought a Gander Mtn. version of the Block target last winter on sale and only now just got around to using it getting ready for the season. First 3 bolts using my old Horton xbow burried so far into the the target at 25 yds. that i had to use a plyers to get them out and messed up the alum. shafts. Used target points on them. Any ideas what caused that? My ususal shots at deer are 25-30 yds so that is how I practise in the back yard.  I thought all targets made with the layer system can be used with either broadheads or target points. I have only used the bag type targets in the past and thought I would upgrade when that bag wore out last year...now I am still using it!

Second question is re. bolts- I use Easton 2219 but I also have some that are 2216. What is the difference between them in weight and what difference should I see in performance at practise ranges.

Thanks,
Joe

[rickyp]

For field points you will be hard pressed to beat a good bag target.

If you have one now and it is starting to show ware out you can always put a new bag over it. an old feed sack would work good.
if you are using carbons do not use a layered style target if you can help it. the carbons are very hard to get the inserts to stay glued in and the impact with the layered target will break the bond and you will loose your point and the insert.

I use both 2219 and 2216 arrows out of my phantom. when I make the 2216 arrows I watch the weight and have to cut them a little longer or use a heavy knock to keep the weight up. My arrows weigh in 432.5 grs

[Jal5]

I will take your advice and use the bag with some new covering for target points and the gander mt. layered one for broadheads only.

With the 2216s I get a very comparable pattern to the 2219s from this bow. Just slightly lower point of impact. that is at 25-30 yd beyond that the point of impact is very different.  What can I use to increase the weight on the 2216s since they are already cut and nocked? OR is it not really worth it and I should just stick to the 2219s? For hunting I will definitely use new 2219s but I am talking about practicing here.

Thanks.

[jh45gun]

You can buy little brass washers at archery shops that increase your broadhead weight 25 grains (they fit between the broadead and the shaft)   for the lighter shafts or you can do what I do my 2219's I use 100 grain heads and my lighter arrows I use 125 grain heads I find that both impact pretty evenly then out of my Excaliber Wolverine.

[Jal5]

thanks I will try the 125 heads on the 2216 and since these are just for practice anyway that should approximate the weight of the 2219 pretty well. I knew there must be some easy fix!

Joe