best/most cost effective combination crossbow target
 

What are folks opinions on a good, yet affordable crossbow target that will take field points and broad heads? I was pointed toward the Rhinehart 18-1 or block but didn't really want to spend $130. Then was looking at a Rhinehart Woodland (~$90) but see they have gotten some poor reviews for arrow removal. Originally I had been looking at getting 2 Yellow Jacket targets (1 broadhead; 1 field point) - $125 or a Yellow Jacket BH and a Field Logic bag for field tips - $110, but like the idea of only one target. Any insight, advice, experience, assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Since I do most of my shooting with field tips I use a SpyderWeb ST18XL Crossbow Target. I've shot well over 2500 arrows into it from several crossbows shooting up to 350+ FPS, and it is still working as good as new. I do not practice with broadheads so I bought an inexpensive block target for shooting broadheads into, three or so times just before going to hunt. It's holding up okay for what it cost.

Not a target out there that is great for both field tips and BHeads. 98% of my shooting is with field tips so I bought a bag target for them and a cheap BHead target to verify POI.

What cheap/inexpensive BH target did you guys get? Is it holding up ok?
I may go a different route seeing how my Yellow Jacket archery bag works on my xbow bolts - keep using that and get an inexpensive BH target(?????).

+1. My bag target is the Big Shot Ballistic 450X. Awesome. The BH target that has been best for me is the Rhinehart 18-1.

I use a Block for all my field points while practicing but also use Bednar Arrow puller as I have poor grip strength due to age and arthritis. Made that bolt removal possible for me.

I do have a cheap bag target to check broadheads.



JW

So I saw some interesting videos while searching targets.
Anyone have experience with American Whitetail, Inc. targets (the Cube, the Cube Hybrid, King, Hybrid King, etc.) I was impressed with their videos and products. The Cube Hybrid looked like an awesome target but @ $130 for the target and another $60 for the insert, it's way out of my price range. The Cube and Hybrid King are a bit more reasonably priced. I see Sportsmen's Guide has several of their targets are good prices.
FYI - they also promoted a lube (Scorpion Venum) that will help with removing bolts/arrows from those hard to remove targets (non-layered foam types).

That lube (Scorpion venom) for what I understand was to lubricate your rail , not the bolt shaft. I have it and do use it.

JW

The Spyder web crossbow target is by far the best, long lasting target for field tips. Out lasts everything else. For broadheads I use a "Block" target I got from Gander Mountain, inexpensive and works good As I only shoot broadheads into it once a year and only 8 or less shots it is doing good now on it's sixth year

Scorpion Venom Arrow Release Fluid

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WHLYKS/...I2IR5UVE2G4Y2L

I got my Rhinehart 18-1 for $104 included shipping. I can tell you it was worth the money. I also use Danny Millers arrow pulling pliers. He made his long before Bednar ever thought of his

Just an FYI follow up. I ended up getting an Am. Whitetail Cube (24"x24"x14") for $76.50 (it's a big target, I think I will like it) and an Am. Whitetail Hybrid King All Purpose (18"x18"x9") for $31.50 and a 1 oz. bottle of Scorpion Venom for $9.90. All at Sportsmen's Guide and were by far the best prices I could find for all items. Both are rated for field tips & broadheads. Probably didn't need both targets but the smaller one will be good for travel.

I also use an un-cocking bolt as it is illegal to travel with a cocked xbow in my state.

JW

JW, what bow do you use?

I make bag targets using feedbags stuffed with old jeans and blankets. (any metal parts removed.) I can test FP's and both mech. & fixed blade BH's with practice blades no problem..... and the overall cost is just a few bucks for bags from the farm store.

Also, I have never had to use an arrow puller with these homemade bag targets...:rock:

So great! but i cant afford for it

:confused0024: old old post...

But seriously, a feedbag stuffed with old clothes, sheets, rags, bags, etc is ALL YOU NEED! (like the one pictured)

I wouldn't post bad info. But I guess if you are looking for ANY of the store bought BH or FP targets, they WILL cost you something. Especially the higher quality ones. Nothing is free really but a few bucks for a very functioning target can't be beat in my book. I have very limited funds and have to make do with what I can.

BTW - My sister in law Staci was making crazy shots at just under 60yards with my Excalibur Vortex !! Granted we were bench shooting but that's pretty damn good. And she was just learning. Unfortunately Staci passed away unexpectedly last month. I am lost without her. She was/is my best friend... :(