Best 3D deer target

Cochise · Mar 27, 2005

Can some of you guys recommend a good value in 3D deer targets? I've seen the McKenzie ones and they look almost real, but their prices are getting up there. How about the Delta or Cabelas targets? How does one brand stack up in terms of durability, portability and set up compared to other brands? Thanks. The gun range I go to is thinking of setting aside some acreage for an archery range and I want to bring my own 3D deer target.

five_point_buck · Mar 30, 2005

I have two, one is the cabelas buck. the advantage with this one is price, 69-89.00. It's an easy to set up target that catches arrows just fine. The arrows can be difficult to pull out, but the vitals are replaceable.
The second, and my favorite is the "glen Del buck". It utilizes the popular open foam vital zone simular to the block. It uses compression to catch arrows and affords easy removal. Vitals are also replaceable. Cost something like 150.00.

If you are planning to shoot often, do yourself the favor of spending a few extra bucks for the Geln Del. Its a great target.

?I fear that the person whom asks ?why do you hunt? could never fully understand the answer I would offer?

five_point_buck
AKA Larry Pasero Jr.

redrabbit · Mar 31, 2005

My vote goes to a Rinehart target as to being the best that I have shot. Arrows are easy to pull; you don't need to soap or silicone them. The targets last longer than McKenzies and Deltas.
The new McKenzies come with an easy pull foam, but it is not as durable as the Rineharts. I have seen arrows penetrate the vitals of new, unshot McKenzies, such as the Javelina and medium deer, and poke out the back of the target.
I beleve the Rineharts come with a second replacement section. The mule deer and the bighorn sheep appear a little green in color to me.

Doug~Red Rabbit

sixgunn · Apr 1, 2005

I'll second the Rinehart recommendation,they are good targets that last a while.

foxtrot4elk · Apr 1, 2005

I'll 3rd on the rineharts. We are starting to see them more & more in the 3d shoots. They are awesome targets.

Cochise · Apr 1, 2005

Based on the tally here I Googled "Rinehart" and their prices seem a little steep. Are they worth the extra $$? They don't appear to look as realistic as the MacKenzies; better from a distance?

foxtrot4elk · Apr 2, 2005

The rineharts I have seen seemed fine at a distance for realism.
The best part about them is it doesn't take three grown men to pull an arrow.They heal quite nicely and appear to have been hardly touched after a shoot while the other targets you can hardly see the scoring lines and are chewed pretty bad after a weekend tournament.
I don't know anybody that owns one for personal use so don't know yet how long they hold up.But from what I see at the shoots they appear to be in way better shape than the other targets at the end of the day

theplatoon · Apr 7, 2005

is there a 3d target that can take field points and broadheads? or just wishfull thinking??

five_point_buck · Apr 7, 2005

The GlenDel? Buck 3-D Target
GlenDel? Buck targets offer you the arrow-stopping power of compressed open-layered foam and the advantages of practicing on a deer-shaped target. And now, there's an encapsulated vitals insert marked on two sides with heart, lung and liver areas. This new insert has an extra wrap that surrounds the layers to prevent slivering, and it's available with GlenDel's? Buck and as a replacement. Both inserts are crafted of the same foam that's used in The BLOCK?. Replace the entire insert or reposition the layers. "H''-Back Locking Layers won't shift and are held down tight with a Compression Lever?. These targets stop field points, broadheads and crossbow bolts, and they boast a 150" Boone & Crockett rack and a 150-pound (live weight) body size. The head removes for easy storage.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...catalog/pod-link.jhtml_A&_DAV=MainCatcat21424

five_point_buck
AKA Larry Pasero Jr.

sneakem · Apr 8, 2005

I think the rinehart's are well worth the money....Shot all types of targets and rinharts are number 1 in my book. Easy to pull, mend well etc. Have one in my backyard and put 100's of arrows in it, still looks new and still stops arrows just fine!

Boskee · Apr 8, 2005

I really like the Rinehart target for the reasons mentioned above and the fact they hold up very well. Mckenzie has had to develop some new foam to compete with the Rineharts. It should make their product better. When you're in a hot area the Mckenzies seem to to harden over time and that's what causes the hard pull. In colder climates the foam on the Mckenzies gets more dense with the cold and makes then harder to pull as well. The both are good targets and I really enjoy shooting both.

Cochise · Apr 9, 2005

Thanks for the tips fellas. I got on archerytalk.com and got some really interesting tips on backyard arrow stoppers as well. I live in a subdivision with a sideyard with some room and I'm thinking of setting up there but want to be REAL careful that not a single arrow goes where it not intended...ever! So I appreciate all the help.

nocal · May 2, 2005

Hey LP, Jr

Stand by on the GlenDel buck target. I've got one too, ran into an issue with it this last friday and am waiting their comments/response. For the most part, they're pretty good.

Cochise · May 3, 2005

Let us know how things work out.

nocal · May 4, 2005

Hey Guys...

I'm still waiting on them. More to come.

jdh · May 6, 2005

My vote goes with Rinehart as well. They are very nice.

jdh

nocal · May 19, 2005

Hey guys;

Previously I mentioned an issue with some of these 3-d targets. Some of them use electrical conduit for rigidity. Thats right, down the legs, back and any replaceable areas. Add to that a $ 10. carbon arrow at 300 fps.....not good! Sure, you are supposed to hit the vital area all the time, but if I could do that always, practice isn't needed much. I'm trying to get the maker to use plastic after the molding process, instead of metal before when the liquid is so hot.

I hope they are still in the design stage for us.

Shoot straight guys!