5 Spot Archery Targets

Traditional 5-color archery targets use gold (center), red, blue, black, and white rings moving outward, based on World Archery standards. However, most 5 spot target faces used for field and indoor practice, like Morrell's, use black-and-white printed rings rather than the traditional 5-color scheme.

Distance depends on the discipline: indoor NFAA 5 spot rounds are typically shot at 18 to 20 yards, while outdoor field archery and bowhunting practice can range from 20 to 80 yards. Beginners often start closer, around 10-20 yards, before progressing to competition distances.

Paper 5 spot faces are lightweight, affordable, and ideal for indoor NFAA-sanctioned competitions requiring official scoring paper, typically sold in bulk packs of 100. Polypropylene faces are thicker, weather-resistant, and reusable for many more shots, making them better suited for outdoor recreational and repeated practice use.

No, Morrell's 5 spot paper and polypropylene target faces are designed for field points only. Using broadheads on these targets can damage the material and reduce their lifespan significantly. For broadhead practice, a dedicated broadhead-rated target or backstop should be used instead.

5 spot target faces are designed to be mounted onto a bag target, foam block, or bale backstop that can absorb and stop arrows safely. The target face itself only provides the scoring image, so a proper archery-rated backstop is essential for both safety and target longevity.

Yes, 5 spot target faces are widely used in school archery programs, including those affiliated with NASP, for practice and skill development. They provide consistent, easy-to-read scoring zones that help young archers track improvement while using field-point-only arrows for safety.