[Archers] Legality of large bodkins

[Nikki Early]

We have several atlatlists and so far haven't had that much target 
damage.  We've had some use non-period, "carbon" darts and those use 
screw-in target tips.

We might see a large dip in atlatlists if they have to bring their own 
target.

--Maaline

Holly Gibbons wrote:
> 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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> 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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