A projectable target is made from a composition including a filler material and a binder for the filler material. The binder includes a mixture of asphalt and an asphalt modifier selected from polymers, waxes, asphaltites, and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the asphalt modifier is a combination of polymer and wax, and the binder has a penetration from 0 dmm to 5 dmm at 25.degree. C., a softening point from 80.degree. C. to 175.degree. C., and a viscosity from 1000 centipoise to 25,000 centipoise at 163.degree. C. The composition is formed into the shape of the projectable target and hardened.