which target should I buy?
12-12-2006, 12:00 AM
#2
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: IL
Posts: 1,269
RE: which target should I buy?
From what I have seen from the Block 4 x 4, I'm not really impressed with this target as one of which can stand up to any ole abuse. Broadheads have basically tore this thing to shreads.
In all honesty, the best target for broadheads would be the Morrell Yellow Jacket. Don't expect to shoot field points into this target though. It will stand up to the abuse better than "layered" type targets but field points tend to get super glued into these high density foam targets.
If you are going for store bought, Morrell is the way to go.
Otherwise, you can easily make yourself some targets out of ordinary items like feed sacks stuffed with plenty of plastic grocery bags, old clothes, blankets, etc.
Or, you can stack layers of cardboard flat and secure them with two piece of channel iron and some all thread to tighten the cardboard as it begins to wear out.
And finally, if you can find large pieces of styrofoam, this works well too. Some people use large pieces of styrofoam for docks.
Others might have some input as well.
Bols
In all honesty, the best target for broadheads would be the Morrell Yellow Jacket. Don't expect to shoot field points into this target though. It will stand up to the abuse better than "layered" type targets but field points tend to get super glued into these high density foam targets.
If you are going for store bought, Morrell is the way to go.
Otherwise, you can easily make yourself some targets out of ordinary items like feed sacks stuffed with plenty of plastic grocery bags, old clothes, blankets, etc.
Or, you can stack layers of cardboard flat and secure them with two piece of channel iron and some all thread to tighten the cardboard as it begins to wear out.
And finally, if you can find large pieces of styrofoam, this works well too. Some people use large pieces of styrofoam for docks.
Others might have some input as well.
Bols
12-12-2006, 01:29 AM
#3
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kalaheo Hi.
Posts: 319
RE: which target should I buy?
The layerd Block targetscant handle broadheads . Period. Ive heard Morrels yellow jackets are awesome . I compressed foam boogie boards together with treaded pipe and 2x6's . Works awesome because you can rotate the material inside as it wears and make the targets any size. I didnt like the cardboard though , was heavy as bricks and really hard to pull arrows out of.
I tried ordering Morrel targets but shipping is $115 , not including target[:@]I'll have to send it through as laugage next trip to mainland
Hope there no bowhunters working baggage that day
I tried ordering Morrel targets but shipping is $115 , not including target[:@]I'll have to send it through as laugage next trip to mainland
Hope there no bowhunters working baggage that day
12-12-2006, 12:44 PM
#5
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Posts: 47
RE: which target should I buy?
i have to agree with the others, go with the Yellow Jacket. as a dealer of many different targets, i can honestly say that doing our tests on them, the yellow jackets stood up very well. better than some that i thought would hold up to more.
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12-12-2006, 12:55 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Sturgis, SD
Posts: 1,983
RE: which target should I buy?
I've not shot one but a buddy has the carbon 6 shooter by Morrell and he really likes it. Says it has held up better than anything he has owned. I don't think you can go wrong with anything that Morrell sells.
Like the others said, stay away from the layered targets like the Block. They hold up ok to field points but broadheads tear them up in a hurry.
Like the others said, stay away from the layered targets like the Block. They hold up ok to field points but broadheads tear them up in a hurry.
12-12-2006, 04:29 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,032
RE: which target should I buy?
I think the yellow jacket is better also. I had a layered block 4by4 and it only held up when shooting field heads in it. I shot broadheads in it and it did not last long. The yelow jacket is good for broadheads but it is way to hard to get field points out of it. It takes a arrow puller our 2 people to get them out, but it will last the longest I think.
