![]() If we had a flyer - and at times we did - we disqualified the entire series. A shot was considered valid if the shaft touched the shaft hole from the previous shot. We used a fresh broadhead for each target model, and each broadhead was used for only six shots before being replaced with a brand new head. Testing was conducted at a range of 20 yards, which is a popular practice distance. Once the marked depth was reached, any additional penetration beyond the mark was measured and recorded. To conduct the durability test, we tipped each of our two arrow models with Muzzy Trocar fixed-blade broadheads and used the X-Ring Machine to shoot repeatedly into a single spot on the target until a pre-determined depth of penetration was achieved.īoth arrows were marked at a point on the shaft that corresponded to the overall depth of the thinnest test target, which was approximately 13.5 inches. To do that, we operated from a premise that a target that resists penetration (takes more shots to reach a certain depth) in a single spot to a greater degree than another target is considered to be more durable. Our goal was to develop a test that would measure the relative durability of our six test targets. Arrow speed was 264 fps for the Deep Six FMJ and 266 fps for the ICS Hunter. The other was a Beman ICS Hunter, 340 spine, with an outside diameter of. CABELAS BOW SHOOTING BLOCKS FULLThe first was an Easton Deep Six Full Metal Jacket with a 400 spine, an outside diameter of. At 21.3 pounds, this was the heaviest target we tested, but still fairly easy to transport via the incorporated rope carrying handle. The RhinoBrute measures 16x16x16 inches and offers six shootable sides with aiming points of various sizes. Rinehart's foam is also UV resistant, meaning it will hold up under years of exposure to the sun. Rinehart's self-healing foam closes arrow holes in 10 seconds, meaning this target will be ready for the second shot before you are. Rinehart's solid foam RhinoBrute ($229.99) welcomes all comers - vertical bows, crossbows, fieldpoints, fixed-blade broadheads and mechanicals. X2 Targets also offer six shootable sides featuring a tuning aid and Tic-Tac-Toe game to provide utility and fun while setting up or practicing with fieldpoints or broadheads. The self-healing Endurance Foam is designed to resist shredding for longer life and deliver easy arrow removal. CABELAS BOW SHOOTING BLOCKS SERIESFour sides with multiple offset aiming points provide variety for your fieldpoint or broadhead practice sessions.Īll six models in the X2 Target Series feature multiple, 2-inch vertical layers of variable-density HIPS Endurance Foam, fused together by heat welding. This allows arrows to slide between the layers, resulting in easier arrow removal and longer target life. The open-layered Polyfusion Technology locks the high-density core to the target wall, ensuring individual layers of foam stay in place when hit head on. The Vault L ($139.99) measures 18x18x16 inches and weighs 17 pounds. Beyond that is a secondary layer of medium-density foam, followed by high-density foam for maximum stopping power.īlock's new Vault series is available in four sizes, and all incorporate an integrated carrying handle that makes toting them easy and comfortable. ![]() The outer layer of foam has a lower density for better self-healing properties, which reduces slivering and extends target life. ![]() Layers of increasing density foam bring the arrow to a halt while balancing durability with ease of arrow removal. Measuring 16x16x18 inches and weighing 10 pounds, the American Whitetail Compound King ($59.95) is designed strictly for broadheads and features multiple foam layers that lie perpendicular to the arrow's flight path. ![]() Two targets - the Block Vault L and Delta Bowhunter ShotBlocker - represent horizontally layered foam models where the target material lies parallel to the arrow's path. We chose to test six of today's most popular broadhead targets, representing three distinct target styles. With that in mind, we decided to develop tests to measure two of the most important considerations when choosing a broadhead target - durability and ease of arrow removal. The bottom line is that while you may not think building a quality archery target is difficult, it certainly isn't a simple task. How silly we would have looked if an outsider had seen us as we strained, twisted, put our feet on the target for counter pressure, rested a minute and then repeated until we could claim victory over the simulated 80-pound deer with a suspicious-looking smirk on its face! Or, you may find a target that stops an arrow wonderfully€‰€¦€‰and keeps it! I still remember going to a huge 3-D shoot with a few friends and struggling on one particular target to remove an arrow. ![]()
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