Author Topic: Favorite block target? (Read 5196 times)

dupedc · « **on:** May 28, 2012, 07:59:05 AM »

I'm hooked! So, as a newly converted archer (thanks to the multiple weapons permit) I love to practice shooting my bow.
Question... What is your favorite block target that can handle broadheads? Reason... This week I shredded a cheap layered target getting my bow sighted in. Thanks for your input!

D-Rock425 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 28, 2012, 08:20:43 AM »

Rhineharts are your best bet.

724wd · « **Reply #2 on:** May 28, 2012, 08:24:54 AM »

Quote from: D-Rock425 on May 28, 2012, 08:20:43 AM

Rhineharts are your best bet.

and dont shoot only broadheads. no target will last forever, but rineharts seem to handle abuse the best.

dupedc · « **Reply #3 on:** May 28, 2012, 08:27:12 AM »

Thanks. Which do you prefer... The 18:1 or the 4 sided more traditional block?

dupedc · « **Reply #4 on:** May 28, 2012, 08:38:42 AM »

Yeah, I hear you about shooting only broadheads. This is a new setup for me so I wanted to dial it in with the real thing. I started with field tips and then to BH. Now I will get back to field tips. Thanks

BULLBLASTER · « **Reply #5 on:** May 28, 2012, 10:25:52 AM »

rinehart 18-1!
second not shooting broadheads all the time. broadheads and targets are very expensive. i wont shoot broadheads until august and then i will only shoot each one enough to confirm that it does what it needs to do. maybe 10 shots with each of the 5 broadheads in my quiver.

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 28, 2012, 10:47:19 AM »

Good thing is with the 18-1 if you buy it threw a legit dealer. You have a 1 year guarantee that if you shoot the target out, they will replace it for free!

Mudman · « **Reply #7 on:** May 28, 2012, 10:56:45 AM »

They will all turn to sheet. Just a matter of time if your shooting broadheads. Cheap Yellow jacket for me. Buy 2x8 sheet of dow pink foam at building supply. Cut in four, duck tape together and use for broadheads. Cheap and works great for me.

dupedc · « **Reply #8 on:** May 28, 2012, 11:00:56 AM »

That's good information. Thanks for your help. Looks like an 18:1 will be on my shopping list. Yes, if the BH is doing its job it should be cutting a hole.

blackveltbowhunter · « **Reply #9 on:** May 28, 2012, 11:09:42 AM »

The 18-1 has been the longest lasting for me. lotsa shooting and lotsa BH. I am pretty picky about BH flight and shoot BH alot to check point of impact for reference. I have shot alot of different targets and my conclusion is, if your gonna only shoot BH prior to season buy or put together a cheap BH target to save your fieldpoint target. I have felt that "layered" targets were a waste of money. Shot em out vey fast with BH. The rhinharts dont come cheap, but I have been very satisfied with their performance and didnt feel like I got screwed.

PolarBear · « **Reply #10 on:** May 28, 2012, 11:10:47 AM »

Make my own out of expanding foam. Been shooting the same one (with broadheads) for 12 or so years and it is still in great shape! Easy to remove arrows, even with broadheads and will not let them penetrate very deep. My kid has a McKenzie 3-D target and I have a hell of a time pulling my arrows out of it.

Mudman · « **Reply #11 on:** May 28, 2012, 11:43:13 AM »

Polarbear that is awesome. How you do that? Expanded foam?

PolarBear · « **Reply #12 on:** May 28, 2012, 02:32:38 PM »

Thanks! Yeah. Just line an old water pressure tank with a garbage bag, mix and pour in the foam tie the bag tight and let it expand. When I shoot out a spot I just get a can of foam , stick the straw in the holes and tape it over. It has been the best target I have shot. I use those stick on orange target dots and move them around.

dupedc · « **Reply #13 on:** May 28, 2012, 03:24:46 PM »

That's awesome PolarBear!

Mudman · « **Reply #14 on:** May 28, 2012, 03:42:45 PM »

Where do you get this foam?

PolarBear · « **Reply #15 on:** May 28, 2012, 09:25:36 PM »

I had some left over from helping a friend build a boat. I think that it is the same density that they use in taxidermy forms, but not sure. It was 12 or so years ago. I have been thinking about researching different foams and making a few but square. I had a couple that were a little bigger than footballs for kicking then random shooting but they are all beaten up. I got the idea from a guy at the old archery shop that was on Jackson Highway in Chehalis years ago.

Mudman · « **Reply #16 on:** May 28, 2012, 09:40:23 PM »

Thanks for info polarbear.

JPhelps · « **Reply #17 on:** May 28, 2012, 10:23:21 PM »

Quote from: PolarBear on May 28, 2012, 09:25:36 PM

I had some left over from helping a friend build a boat. I think that it is the same density that they use in taxidermy forms, but not sure. It was 12 or so years ago. I have been thinking about researching different foams and making a few but square. I had a couple that were a little bigger than footballs for kicking then random shooting but they are all beaten up. I got the idea from a guy at the old archery shop that was on Jackson Highway in Chehalis years ago.

I have the same target from George at the archery house but it has finally started to wear down. He sold them for only 5 bucks and was the best field point/broadhead target ever. Just threw the foam in a plastic bad and you had a target. I have looked into the foam to make my own but It seems way too expensive.

PolarBear · « **Reply #18 on:** May 28, 2012, 10:48:54 PM »

Yep, that's the guy I got the idea from.

Mudman · « **Reply #19 on:** May 28, 2012, 10:55:05 PM »

Do you know if was 2 3 or 4pound foam that works the best?

SCRUBS · « **Reply #20 on:** May 29, 2012, 06:14:58 AM »

Very cool target PolarBear! I will be needing a new bh target this season so i think i will give this a try.

iRem · « **Reply #21 on:** May 29, 2012, 05:15:45 PM »

Quote from: SCRUBS on May 29, 2012, 06:14:58 AM

Very cool target PolarBear! I will be needing a new bh target this season so i think i will give this a try.

Yeah, X2

SCRUBS · « **Reply #22 on:** June 03, 2012, 03:26:39 PM »

Is this the foam you guys are using? http://greatstuff.dow.com/

huntnphool · « **Reply #23 on:** June 03, 2012, 05:54:27 PM »

Quote from: Mudman on May 28, 2012, 03:42:45 PM

Where do you get this foam?

If you are in the Seattle area you can get it at http://www.tapplastics.com/

PolarBear · « **Reply #24 on:** June 03, 2012, 06:07:30 PM »

Quote from: SCRUBS on June 03, 2012, 03:26:39 PM

Is this the foam you guys are using? http://greatstuff.dow.com/

That is the foam that I use to repair holes but it would take a ton of it to make a target, plus It isn't quite the right density.
Fiberlay on Idaho st in Seattle has the stuff in different densities and on display. I bought a bunch of fiberglass and gel coat materials from them a couple of years ago and they are good folks to deal with. That is where I'm going for the foam to build some new targets later this summer.
http://www.fiberlay.com/

SCRUBS · « **Reply #25 on:** June 04, 2012, 05:29:54 AM »

Quote from: PolarBear on June 03, 2012, 06:07:30 PM

Quote from: SCRUBS on June 03, 2012, 03:26:39 PM
Is this the foam you guys are using? http://greatstuff.dow.com/
That is the foam that I use to repair holes but it would take a ton of it to make a target, plus It isn't quite the right density.
Fiberlay on Idaho st in Seattle has the stuff in different densities and on display. I bought a bunch of fiberglass and gel coat materials from them a couple of years ago and they are good folks to deal with. That is where I'm going for the foam to build some new targets later this summer.
http://www.fiberlay.com/

Thanks for the information PolarBear.

PolarBear · « **Reply #26 on:** June 04, 2012, 09:05:58 AM »

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