[Archers] Legality of large bodkins

[Holly Gibbons]

Actually, my thoughts turn to atlatl darts, which put rather large holes in 
archery targets . . . the only savng grace there is that they so rarely actually 
hit the target, the damage is not as extensive as it would be otherwise. It is 
best if atlatl players bring their own targets or use an already beat-up archery 
target . . .  broadheads destroy everything in their path, witness the targets 
butts at the Needwood range once hunting season comes up and hunters get out and 
ignore the "no broadhead" signs. Those things will clip right throught the metal 
chains holding the backdrop in place and the butts last about a day. But you 
could shoot big points right into a regular bale of hay - - is that a period 
target?

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Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:05:50 -0400 (EDT)
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Subject: Re: [Archers] Legality of 3Rivers large bodkins
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My mistake Lord Mungo.  I read your message too quickly, I apologize. 
I know the points you are talking about and they do indeed damage the targets.  
This might be one of those, "at the discretion of the MiC", since it is more 
than likely the MiC's targets which are being shot up.  While I agree that they 
are nice for the period look, I wouldn't encourage their use, just because they 
can potentially cause so much damage.  Now if we had some nice period targets to 
shoot at.....
Anyone else have thoughts on this?
Lorelei


      
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