RangerClay Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I'm looking to get a 3D deer target to shoot my broadheads into. I just bought my bow so I don't have a lot of cash right now but I want to practice on a 3D target. Is there an affordable and dependable 3D deer target out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I think you best would be a rinehart target, not sure how they hold up with BH's but field points are amazing. Other than that I am not sure, maybe just a cheap $60 one from walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 maybe just a cheap $60 one from walmart. I thought about that. Will I have tough arrow removal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Just a thought Joe, but might get a a cheaper 3-d and a bag target both. Shoot the dots on the bag with broadheads, shoot the 3-d with field points, wont screw up your arrows that way. The bag targets layered type are pretty reasonable and work well for broadheads. Most 3-d targets dont hold up as well to broadheads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I thought about that. Will I have tough arrow removal? Dont know that any truly have easy arrow removal really, at least not any that I have had. Shooting at the glendel standard target for a 3-d and while it is supposed to be "easy arrow removal" with the glendel layered targets based off the block, my carbons go all the way into that target with 6-8 inches of arrow usually out the back side, and are a two hand job to remove. The blue ridge target I have that is falling apart is easier to remove the arrows from than the glendel, but I used spray foam in places where it was shot out, could not find a replacement vital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV2HNT Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 rhinehart for sure....amazing healing targets.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearClaw Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I don't know that there is a good 3D target that holds up to broadheads! I don't think anything holds up well to them. They are just tough on targets!! I use field points for the most part but before the season starts I shoot a few BH's in to the Delta Backyard Buck Legend but as usual, they tore it up pretty well and I didn't shoot a lot of them into it. Just enough to know how they were shooting. Sounds like the Rinehart is the archer's choice but I've heard they are pricey. This idea isn't 3D but you might want to tape a realistic picture that they sell in archery places and tape it to a Yellow Jacket Broadhead target. They hold up pretty well and it's just another option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bow_hunter101 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I would recommend Delta's Riverbottom Buck 3d target. It has replaceable vitals, but I still wouldn't suggest regularly shooting it with broadheads. I use muzzys so I just remove the blades when shooting; there is no difference in flight. This 3d target is pretty cheap and holds up good (makes a good decoy too). But if your wanting to practice with broadheads I'd probably go with one of the layered block targets or a cheapo foam target from walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearClaw Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 I was looking to get the Riverbottom but I practice a lot from a ladderstand in my backyard. The replaceable vitals don't seem real big that would take an angle shot from up high. Do you shoot at it from an elevated stand. Does it work okay? I was looking at that because I can get the replaceable vitals at Dunham's and Dick's which are both close to home and I don't have to pay freight to get them sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bow_hunter101 Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 I was looking to get the Riverbottom but I practice a lot from a ladderstand in my backyard. The replaceable vitals don't seem real big that would take an angle shot from up high. Do you shoot at it from an elevated stand. Does it work okay? I was looking at that because I can get the replaceable vitals at Dunham's and Dick's which are both close to home and I don't have to pay freight to get them sent. I shoot from an elevated deck, but it's only about ten feet off the ground. I shoot mainly at 20 yards but as far out as 40 and you would be surprised how straight the arrow enters. I think it would be fine unless you plan on practing from a very steep angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 I honestly prefer a bag or block target over a deer target for the first couple shots on sighting in broadheads. That way if you shoot too low/high or left/right you're not destroying the non-replacable parts of the deer target. For fine tuning my broadheads I then switch over to my deer target when I know I won't be accidentally whacking outside the replacable vitals. For bag/block targets I am a fan of the McKenzie Bowhunter ShotBlocker. A friend of mine has been shooting one along with his normal Rinehart 18-1 and reported back to me it's holding up a bit better than the Rinehart and costs less. Either company's block targets seem to hold up pretty good on the broadheads, but no target out there will hold up forever. If cost is a worry go with a cheaper Wal-Mart style foam block or a bag target and then just keep replacing when it's destroyed. http://www.mckenzie3d.com/products/mckenzie_shotblocker_targets.php For the deer style targets I know I a lot of people are fans of the GlenDels, but my opinion is they are too expensive and don't hold up nearly good enough to keep replacing the vitals on for broadhead practice. Maybe if the price came down on them some they'd be worth the money, but I honestly don't beleive they are if you're intending to use them for broadhead practice instead of field-tips. The McKenzie line has a few layered foam targets like their "Tuff Buck" that are reasonable priced and the vitals are replacable that hold up pretty good to the broadheads. The Rinehart targets also hold up pretty good, too, but are a little more pricey. Again like the bag/block targets, no target out there will hold up forever. If cost is a worry go with a cheaper deer target with replacable vitals like a Delta and just keep replacing the vitals when destroyed and keep it out of the weather to give it a bit longer life. Also a tip if you buy your targets from Cabela's or Bass Pro check out the "scratch and dent" section. Sometimes you'll find the deer target you want in there with only some cosmetic damage (like a broken ear tip) that will still work perfectly fine, just might not look as pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bow_hunter101 Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Even if the target can handle broaheads I don't like shooting them when I'm practicing. I used to shoot broadheads all the time, but spent all my money fixing cut fletchings, busted nocks, and cut arrows. It's just not very practical if you target shoot alot. I practice with my muzzys with the blades removed and take a couple shots with the blades on before I go hunting. I shoot the same pattern with or without the blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearClaw Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 So you put the broadhead shaft on without the blades and they shoot the same? I'll have to try that, it certainly would cut down on the wear and tear that broadhead blades do on a target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bow_hunter101 Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 So you put the broadhead shaft on without the blades and they shoot the same? I'll have to try that, it certainly would cut down on the wear and tear that broadhead blades do on a target. Yeah, it makes your targets last ALOT longer. They pattern the same out to 50 or 60 yards (maybe farther, that's the farthest I usually shoot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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