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New bowhunter
#5513784
01/02/15 12:08 AM
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Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 6
Txhunter15
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
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I just bought my first compound bow, and I am looking for a good target. What are everyone's opinions for a good, reliable target that will last for a while?
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Re: New bowhunter
[Re: Txhunter15]
#5513804
01/02/15 12:15 AM
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 6,168
Tactical Cowboy
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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I like a Block for its versatility. If you're just shooting field points, a bag is nice. Broadheads are hard on any targets, so keep that in mind. Welcome to the addiction!!
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
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Re: New bowhunter
[Re: Txhunter15]
#5517650
01/03/15 11:37 PM
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 21,370
Bullfrog
THF Celebrity
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THF Celebrity
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I went to the redhead bag for the skinny arrows with the outserts. They stop the arrows differently than the foam style does. I plan on upgrading to these arrows and know they'll get stopped with the bag as opposed to the foam ones. They'll fly right through those.
Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know
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Re: New bowhunter
[Re: Txhunter15]
#5517741
01/04/15 12:37 AM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,527
7ARanch
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Pro Tracker
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Bag targets are great for field points. They last a long time and can be recovered for even more wear.The are also pretty inexpensive. Cheap ones and more expensive ones work the same, better ones just come with a heavier cover as a rule. BH targets are a different story. The Cadillac IMO is the Rinehart, they are pricey but last forever in relative terms and both BH and field points are easy to pull out of the material. I have one of the larger ones in the backyard and have been shooting it for several years, the elements don't seem to effect them to any significant degree. Block is also a good target. There are plenty of variations, look at some product reviews to learn more about the most bang for your buck. Welcome to the addiction!
Destroyer 340; Easton Flatline; Grim Reapers Not as Mean Not as Lean but still a Marine
Billy Bob: My nose is dripping on my balls...
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Re: New bowhunter
[Re: Txhunter15]
#5519558
01/04/15 11:12 PM
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Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 6
Txhunter15
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
Joined: Oct 2014
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Thanks for the info everyone! I got a bag style target from Bass Pro last night. I will be shooting field points only for awhile. I'll probably look at the more expensive targets when it comes time for broad heads.
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Re: New bowhunter
[Re: Txhunter15]
#5519869
01/05/15 12:22 AM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,918
DFWPI
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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Follow www.camofire.comUsually can find some killer deals on targets
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Re: New bowhunter
[Re: Txhunter15]
#5524042
01/06/15 10:53 PM
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 5,067
titan2232
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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Whitetails and pigs make great targets.
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Re: New bowhunter
[Re: DFWPI]
#5524124
01/06/15 11:40 PM
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 869
Bdontexoma
Tracker
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Tracker
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Don't follow CamoFire and don't get the CamoFire app. Its extremely addicting and will likely cost you lost of money for things that you really don't have to have. Lol Actually, its a pretty good app to buy things off of... sometimes 1/2 the price off of overstock items.
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Re: New bowhunter
[Re: titan2232]
#5524423
01/07/15 01:52 AM
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 6,168
Tactical Cowboy
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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Whitetails and pigs make great targets. They tend to wear out after one shot.
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
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Re: New bowhunter
[Re: Txhunter15]
#5537739
01/12/15 06:59 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,530
chrisj81
Pro Tracker
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Pro Tracker
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Cheap bag targets from academy!!!!! They take thousands of shots and cost less than 30.00 for backyard practice and to take to hunting camp!!!! Best value out there for practice!!!
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Re: New bowhunter
[Re: Txhunter15]
#5537774
01/12/15 07:21 PM
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 28,032
Navasot
Hollywood
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Hollywood
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Get a 3d target you can get them for less than $100.. really makes practice that much better since you get use to angles and how an arrow can enter and exit an animal.. even though things change even more when hyde, bone, organs and a living animal are involved
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