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04-05-2019, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Cold Lake
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Recommendations on Broadhead Targets
I'm sick of chewing through a broadhead target every season. I should listen to my own advice and buy once cry once...any advice on a fair sized target that will last a little bit? I realize that nothing will last forever but...
What are you guys and gals using?
Many thanks
BMD
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04-05-2019, 04:22 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 5,167
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Money won’t solve this one. Broadheads chew up everything.
Here’s a list of what I use:
Old 3D targets rearranged/taped together
Rubber foam packed into a styrofoam box
Three square couch cushions stacked one behind the other and tied in place - this one has the easiest arrow removal. Never thought it would stop arrows till I seen it work, it does.
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04-05-2019, 06:29 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
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Best solution I've found..
Warm up with a few target heads first..
Space the 2 high density foam targets about 12 to 14" apart..
Unscrew the broadhead before pulling the arrow out..
Tip the HD targets a bit foreword or back at the top if need be
to add resistance.
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04-05-2019, 06:36 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
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Cheep and easy method, used my own worn out HD targets to
demonstate. :-)
If you take the time to shoot only 1 arrow at a time and remove it,
you wont cut the vanes with tight groups and you wont damage the
heads. Plus the time it takes to walk up to the target and remove the
arrow gives your head a mental brake between shots.
Hope this helps.
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04-05-2019, 09:17 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sherwood Park
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Have a look at Matrix targets out of Montana. They look pretty impressive, www.matrixtargets.com
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04-06-2019, 10:18 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bonescreek
Cheep and easy method, used my own worn out HD targets to
demonstate. :-)
If you take the time to shoot only 1 arrow at a time and remove it,
you wont cut the vanes with tight groups and you wont damage the
heads. Plus the time it takes to walk up to the target and remove the
arrow gives your head a mental brake between shots.
Hope this helps.
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Excellent stuff mi amigo!!
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04-06-2019, 03:18 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Cold Lake
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Thanks for the feedback!
BMD
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04-06-2019, 09:05 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Oz
Posts: 2,124
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The best option is sand. I’ve been shooting a natural sand bank for many, many years. It’s hard on broadhead finish and edge but it doesn’t wreck or actually wear anything out. I’ve got practice broadheads and they’re the ones that get shot into sand. For field tips sand works perfect.
For a “proper” target I shoot a rinoblock. With the replaceable insert it’s affordable to replace when it no longer stops arrows.
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04-09-2019, 10:49 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 633
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I picked up a Block from Jimbows. Pricey but worth it. I only shoot broad heads into it and use other targets for everything else so it lasts awhile.
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04-09-2019, 04:49 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: North Sask.
Posts: 358
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Rhinehart 18-1....
Lasts for years....and has warranty too.
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04-10-2019, 12:15 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 307
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Grizz targets out of Sundre, Jim is a great guy and makes excellent targets.
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04-10-2019, 09:25 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary area
Posts: 167
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 350 mag
Rhinehart 18-1....
Lasts for years....and has warranty too.
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This is the best store boughten target I have found. Mine don't last for years but longer then anything else I have tried. They are nice because no matter what target face you are shooting at you are always shooting at the middle of the target. Not like a square or block target that gets the middle shot out of it way before the edges are shot out.
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04-22-2019, 11:09 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2016
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Round hay bale! Big, cheap, easy to remove broad heads from and will take tens of thousands of hits.
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04-23-2019, 04:57 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: North Sask.
Posts: 358
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I got one of these shipped tyd for $110 CAD.
https://www.amazon.ca/Morrell-Double...ateway&sr=8-12
Will post a review.
I usually use high density foam and foam insulation scavenging from dump.....and tape together with gorilla duct tape.
I also have a Rhinehart 18-1 which is great.
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04-23-2019, 06:02 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Spruce Grove
Posts: 378
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Be Cautious
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jays toyz
Round hay bale! Big, cheap, easy to remove broad heads from and will take tens of thousands of hits.
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You may find you are loosing your arrows in the round bale depending on how tight the bale and how fast your bow is. Once they are inside the bale they are very hard to get out if you can find them even.
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04-23-2019, 12:05 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: North Sask.
Posts: 358
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nsmitchell
You may find you are loosing your arrows in the round bale depending on how tight the bale and how fast your bow is. Once they are inside the bale they are very hard to get out if you can find them even.
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Ya you would be better off with square bales.
I always check the dump for High density foam.....people throw small 24" chunks away.
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04-23-2019, 03:33 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: North Sask.
Posts: 358
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Got Morrell Double duty today....says it's good for 450 fps.
It is very heavy duty...will see how she holds up.
$110 tyd is cheap.
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04-23-2019, 05:07 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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I usually use my oldest store bought target but for the real cheapskates (like me) a burlap bag with some old rags in it will stop a Broadhead no problem.
I’ve used pallet wrap pushed into a box and it works too but faster bows will melt the plastic onto your arrows.
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04-23-2019, 06:48 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
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Double duty
Quote:
Originally Posted by 350 mag
Got Morrell Double duty today....says it's good for 450 fps.
It is very heavy duty...will see how she holds up.
$110 tyd is cheap.
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I have this target too and it is good for field points. I definitely wouldn’t shoot broadheads into it though. Not sure if you were going to or not, that’s what the OP asked about is the only reason I brought it up.
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04-24-2019, 04:12 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: North Sask.
Posts: 358
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Quote:
Originally Posted by coxy95
I have this target too and it is good for field points. I definitely wouldn’t shoot broadheads into it though. Not sure if you were going to or not, that’s what the OP asked about is the only reason I brought it up.
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Oh snap.
I probably still use it but will put a piece of high density foam in front of it.
My setup this year is Muzzy Trocar HB Ti so I can just use field points anyways.
To original poster ....get the Rhinehart 18-1.
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04-27-2019, 12:16 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 5
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Fix an old block
My old block target is more worn out than I am myself. Does anybody out there have a method to inject some high-density foam and revitalize the thing?
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04-27-2019, 07:08 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Central Alberta
Posts: 971
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 350 mag
Rhinehart 18-1....
Lasts for years....and has warranty too.
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Yep. I’m on year 4 with mine.
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04-27-2019, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Alberta
Posts: 1,028
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TOG
This is the best store boughten target I have found. Mine don't last for years but longer then anything else I have tried. They are nice because no matter what target face you are shooting at you are always shooting at the middle of the target. Not like a square or block target that gets the middle shot out of it way before the edges are shot out.
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I actually have a dang near brand new one for sale in Edmonton if anyone’s interested.
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04-27-2019, 05:50 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Oz
Posts: 2,124
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Most of what’s been proposed here wouldn’t stop my arrows. I voted on the rinoblock in my original post. Since then plenty have said the 18-1. They’re the same target except you can change the center of the rinoblock. It’s still my first choice. I sold this one last month for $100, look around and you’ll find a deal if you need it. The only other target that may be as good for broadheads is the blob.
Closeup if the replaceable part.
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05-07-2019, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Airdrie
Posts: 70
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I shoot a Grizz broadhead target. I’m on my 4th year with it and it’s still going strong. I definitely recommend both their broadhead target and their field point target.
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05-08-2019, 07:11 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Usually the office, but the bush when I can
Posts: 1,292
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Rhinehart anything.... 18-1, Rhinoblock, field target....
I've got the 18-1, had it for probably 15 years. Literally thousands of field points, hundreds of BHs. A couple of years ago I had a gift card from the In-laws for Bass Pro. A Rhinehart field target came home with me. About the size of a volleyball with a handle and a weighted flat bottom. Grab the handle and throw it out there. Where it comes to rest (unknown distance) shoot at any of the numerous spots on it. Walk and pull arrows, repeat the throw. Great way to practice guessing the distance before you shoot and because of the small size, it forces you to concentrate and aim small, miss small. The field target is a great option for when the gophers are limited.
J.
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