Choosing archery targets
Compare the target’s speed rating and approved point types with your bow and arrows.
Compare the target maker’s speed and point-type limits with your bow and arrows. Use a suitable backstop and follow the maker’s placement instructions.
The short answer
Choose a target rated for your point type and bow speed, with a usable face and backstop for the shot.
Foam, layered fiber, or bag construction
Foam, layered fiber, and bag construction are built for different points. Check the target label; field points and broadheads are not automatically interchangeable. Morrell lists target models specifically for broadhead use. (Morrell broadhead-target guidance)
Usable face and shooting area
Aim within the face that the target maker identifies for shooting, and keep the area around and beyond it clear.
Speed rating and stopping limit
Compare the target’s speed rating with your bow’s listed speed, then check the point types approved for that exact target model.
Solid backstop behind the target
Use an adequate backstop behind the target and check the area beyond it. Excalibur’s 2026 owner manual says to place an adequate structure behind the target in case an arrow penetrates it.
What the listings actually show
The August 21, 2026 catalog snapshot lists 448 products in the Targets department from 20 brands.
Before you buy
Before each session, check that the target rating and approved point type match your equipment.
Targets Choosing target archery accessories Choosing arrows and shafts
How do I match a target to my bow?
Compare your bow’s listed speed with the target maker’s limit, then confirm the target accepts your point type. Ratings and point compatibility vary by model.
Can I use broadheads on a field-point target?
Only if the target maker lists it for broadheads. Morrell says its standard field-point bag targets are not for broadhead use.
What belongs behind the target?
Use a suitable backstop and check that the area beyond the target is clear, following the target maker’s instructions.