How big a target for archery should be depends on the type of bow you are using and the distance you are shooting from. On average, recurve shooters use a target with a 122-centimeter face from 70 meters away. Compound bow shooters may shoot from over 50 meters at a target 80 centimeters in diameter. These are averages, and traditional targets can have a five-color, 10-ring target sizing from 40 centimeters to 122 centimeters.