Archery Targets Traditional Solid Straw Round Archery Target Shooting Bow Coloured Rope Target Face Three Layer for Shooting Practice

This review is for the 3-layer DOSTYLE archery target.First of all, it shipped really fast. I had it within three days. The dimensions are pretty much as described, around 20 inches in diameter and a little under two and a half inches thick. My target weighs exactly four and three-quarter pounds, which is considerably less than a six-pack of long-necks (I checked). The ribbon for suspension seems a little flimsy, but it works. The target is made of thick ropes of some kind of grass or palm fronds, tightly coiled and stitched together with heavy thread. Interestingly, the colored rings on the face of the target were made by wrapping the ropes for those coils with thin, colored fabric. I am aware of other types of Asian archery targets which were made this way, so I guess it is a traditional technique. The sticker that was on the enormous zipper-baggie in which the target came indicated it was made in China, and somewhere I read that it was made by farmers. Small farmers are having a rough go of it these days, and if they can make effective, biodegradable archery targets in their off season, I am glad to support them.Setting the target up was easy. I borrowed three 7-foot bean poles from the garden and made a tripod, then hung the target from one of the poles. I tried it out with my 39# wood/glass longbow, shooting Victory VForce carbon arrows with standard 125 grain field points. The arrows made a gratifyingly loud smack when they hit the target. These arrows protruded out the back of the target from 3 to 6 inches, but they were not difficult to pull with bare hands. If I had researched the target more thoroughly prior to ordering, I would have found the manufacturer's recommendations, which stated the 3-layer target (like mine) is for bows under 30 pounds. I should have gotten the 5-layer target, which was rated for bows of 30-40 pounds. The 7-layer target is recommended for bows over 40 pounds. That was my fault, but in any event, this target is stopping my arrows, at least for now. When it is finally shot-out, I expect it will make a dandy and very unique seat cushion. Meanwhile, I ordered a 7-layer target to keep in reserve.Included with the target is an instruction sheet, delightfully translated from the original language into German and English. Along with the cleverly worded safety instructions, the archer is admonished to "Enjoy your happy time."From reading previous reviews, it appears other customers did as I did and bought a target that was not really thick enough for the poundages they were shooting. Please take that into consideration when selecting a target. Also, I do believe this target will need to be stored indoors and protected from wetting, but it is lightweight and easy to deploy when needed. It stops arrows, looks good, is reasonably priced, and is biodegradable. I am enjoying my happy time with it.

My husband absolutely loves this for his arrows and blowgun. He had me order another one. Now he has two of them. Very Good Quality.

Works really well for a long bow as far as a compound goes I would recommend getting the thicker one maybe the five rope or the seven rope although it does stop my arrows

I purchased this initially and it works great with my compound bows. The center is blown out now though. Purchased another one and it never showed up. "Lost in the mail" I need a new target but now hesitant on purchasing again.

nice and seems to be durable

Target will last longer outside if hung with its clear plastic packaging bag over it. Needs a backup since bows over 30 pounds will go right through if you’re closer than 10 yards. Better than a cardboard box tho.

Perfect for youth or lower draw weight arrows or bolts (the thickness I ordered). Good size that my kid can easily set-up and spend time slinging arrows at..! Stored on a dry place and not left out in wet weather as instructed.

as expected. new and fresh.