3D Targets

[rossivey]

I'm looking to get a 3D target but can't decide which one to get. I wanted the GlenDel Pre Rut Buck but the reviews aren't that great and seeing one on display didn't exactly win me over. It looked crappy lol. I've read good things about the Rinehart Woodland Buck but also some bad reviews.

What do you guys think?

[Drycreek3189]

I have had the Glendel Full Rut for many years and it has been a good one ! It looks like hell now, but it still catches the arrows. Replaced the center once.

And the woodpeckers like it !

[rossivey]

I have had the Glendel Full Rut for many years and it has been a good one ! It looks like hell now, but it still catches the arrows. Replaced the center once.

And the woodpeckers like it !

I wonder if the quality is worse than it used to be. The older reviews I've read seem to be better ones. I might have to give it a try.

[rossivey]

Anyone else?

[jjaimes]

I'm shooting the Rhinehart and I love it! Its not hard to pull the arrows out and the self healing foam is amazing especially with broadheads!I got it very cheap on ebay since it was "blemished" nothing major though!

[rossivey]

^^^

[rcm719]

Thinking of buying a Glendale buck, cheapest I found was $99 on cheaperthandirt.com

[SwampRabbit]

I'm in the same boat. I used to shoot at an Academy boar 3D target. Chewed through that in a year. I've been shooting at a bag target but want a deer target for more realistic practice.

[rcm719]

I used to shoot at a box target from academy, but wore that sucker out in one weekend. Gonna start shooting from my ladder stand to get on point from 20' up

[Pistol]

Keep your eye on the 3D section and classifieds, many clubs will sell used targets this time of year. I know Brazos County Archery Club sells a few and raffles a few at their September shoot.

Personally I like the McKenzie targets but I have to admit they are expensive, and the quality has declined the last few years. Easton bought Delta last year, so we are already seeing improvements. The Rinehart's hold up very well too, especially for backyard shooters.

[jerp]

I had a Rhinehart Woodland buck - about $165 - that lasted me 4 years of shooting. (mostly field points) A couple months ago I went to Cabela's to replace it and they were out of stock. I ended up buying a "Cabela's brand" buck for $130. I don't know who makes them but so far I have been impressed - good backyard target for the money. I think they have made advances in the self-healing foam in recent years - holes from field points practically disappear.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Archery/Targets/3-D-Targets%7C/pc/104791680/c/104693580/sc/104624280/i/103865580/Cabelas-Deluxe-Whitetail-3-D-Target/743325.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2F3-d-targets%2F_%2FN-1100046%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_103865580

I've found keeping it covered makes a huge difference in durability. I use an old vinyl grill cover.

[SwampRabbit]

I had a Rhinehart Woodland buck - about $165 - that lasted me 4 years of shooting. (mostly field points) A couple months ago I went to Cabela's to replace it and they were out of stock. I ended up buying a "Cabela's brand" buck for $130. I don't know who makes them but so far I have been impressed - good backyard target for the money. I think they have made advances in the self-healing foam in recent years - holes from field points practically disappear.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Archery/Targets/3-D-Targets%7C/pc/104791680/c/104693580/sc/104624280/i/103865580/Cabelas-Deluxe-Whitetail-3-D-Target/743325.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2F3-d-targets%2F_%2FN-1100046%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_103865580

I've found keeping it covered makes a huge difference in durability. I use an old vinyl grill cover.

4 years is pretty good life IMO.

For me, one of the important things is foam legs. It has to have foam legs. I see a lot of cheap ones with plastic legs and that is a no go. The reason for me specifically is that when I draw, I draw up the front leg and aim for the "V". If the I happen to "drop" the shot, it hits the leg. 80% of my vital misses are down in the leg.

[rossivey]

Good info guys. Keep it coming

[BigFoot]

Thinking of buying a Glendale buck, cheapest I found was $99 on cheaperthandirt.com

They are absolutely awful targets.

[jerp]

4 years is pretty good life IMO. For me, one of the important things is foam legs. It has to have foam legs. I see a lot of cheap ones with plastic legs and that is a no go. The reason for me specifically is that when I draw, I draw up the front leg and aim for the "V". If the I happen to "drop" the shot, it hits the leg. 80% of my vital misses are down in the leg.

I did replace the vitals one time, but the body eventually developed a crack and it broke in half. I agree on the plastic legs - that's what makes the cheapest ones cheap and not worth buying, IMO