What is your favorite backyard 3D target considering price and durability?

I like the GlenDel Targets.

Old beer cans I shoot with flu flus

Rinehart has a new 'Woodland Boar' that is fairly cheap, decent size and the core can be replaced. We used one at a recent 3D shoot and it looked fine after nearly 200 shots.

I would not use just a 3D without a cube or block target for sighting, form work etc. Unless I was made of money ;-)

DanaC just checked it out. Not a bad looking target,

Very deceptive on a 3D course, some high-level wheelbow guys actually mistook it for the 'Hogzilla' target and really blew their yardage estimates ;-) Others took it for the regular boar target and were off somewhat also. Lots of fun for about $120

Yes I agree for 120 can't beat it.

Hadn't thought of shrink wrap as a target for a very long time. I used to go around town scavenging old shrink wrap, and then stuff it into large burlap bags and crudely sew them up. Awesome targets for a couple of bucks.

I am going to check out that Rineheart Boar too.

HH How about some instructions for the 3D targets. I have only used shrink wrap to stuff feed sacks. Thanks guys,>>>----> Ken

At the house. Best 3d there is.

I can buy a big bale from the neighbor for about $20.00 and it lasts three years of constant shooting. Other than that I shoot at stumps.

bag from 4rd hand archery

Second the rinehart woodland boar on amazon. Its the best bang for the buck

Hard to see the deer in the background.

I mix it up. I use bag targets, 3D targets, and stump shoot. I like the bag targets and 3D targets because they can be moved around to different positions and angles. Keeps me from getting bored. My favorite 3D target is a McKenzie deer target I've had a long time that I keep patching up.

6 point eating apples

Viper Barrel target mine lasted about 12 yrs outside in ohio weather the whole time. about 70 bucks.

Viper Barrel target mine lasted about 12 yrs outside in ohio weather the whole time. about 70 bucks.

This is the only one I use. I like it because I can move it anywhere I want. Last years target I use for shooting in my broadheads.

The question was about 3-D targets. We all have bags and bales and know their benefits.

My favorite 3-D's are the throw aways from archery clubs. The compounders whine when they can't see their blessed scoring rings so they get tossed. Currently, I have a boar and a strutting turkey. I once had a mid section from a mt goat, it lasted many years.

Yeah, cores that are not 'competition' quality may still have a lot of life left in them. Make good stumping targets too.

A bale is 3D Dave. ;)

If bales are 3D then bags and stumps are to. "LOL"

Yessir, that be true.

But there's no scoring rings on a bale or stump. Why shoot at something if you can't win a trophy?

I actually heard that during a meeting at the local club.

I believe it Dave. Funny how some folks think.

Rhinehart But there pricey as all get out Mama got me a Glen Del for Christmas and it’s nice target for the money Doesn’t put up with the 11/32 and 23/64 woodies like a Rhinehart But for under $200 instead of round $500 well worth the price to play

"Critters have no rings." No, but they have a vital area that needs to be hit, just like any other target....and half-assed shooting won't get it done.

H.H., yeah....I don't even know where they put most rings on 3D targets anyway, so when I do shoot them, I shoot to kill the animal. That doesn't always align with the rings...but is usually close.

I have or have shot almost every entry level target out there. The best quality target I think i have Is the Yo Buddy Turkey I picked up at a outdoor store that was going out of business. It’s light enough to haul around but doesn’t shift when you hit it. It can be a little hard to pull your arrows out at first, but I’ve had it for a year, and there is no missing spots. My favorite part is the handle on top, my brother and I throw a rope over a low limb and make a swinging target out of it. Talk about some lost arrows lol.

There is also a antelope target on cabelas website for $160. Hadn’t tried but I’d like to know if it’s any good. Anybody used it?

$6 turkey decoy. Filled with newspaper and then a $3 can of expanding foam.

Laserman, can you post a photo of the turkey decoy done that way? I have thought about doing that, but was concerned the foam might distort the shape.

Laserman, can you post a photo of the turkey decoy done that way? I have thought about doing that, but was concerned the foam might distort the shape.

Thanks for the input everyone. I love the cheap 3D targets for broadheads sight picture this time of year, but they don't last long.

Cant beat Rinehart foam. I have one of their 3D deer. In a size that matches the average body size of deer on my area. Practicing on what you are hunting is a big plus in my humble opinion.

Cool target cart! (I am so gonna steal that idea ;-) )

Me too! Well done!

1). I use a bale of hay ( straw). Use two nylon strap ratcheted tightened, and compress the bale. I used 3 pieces of leftover synthetic rope along the major axis of the bale, tighten. Then remove the strap-ratchets. Put the compressed bale in a heavy duty trash bag ( ie 55 gal drum liner), use some packing tape to tighten up the saggy bag. It’s good for a year for me. Bale of straw costs $3 from a horse owning neighbor.

2). Cardboard box of your size. Stuff with plastic wrap ( shrink wrap from pallets, old dog food bags etc). Tape box closed. Put it ina heavy duty plastic bag, and tape the fat to fit snugly. I put legs on the box with old arrow shafts, or ~1/2” thick branches. Poke /cut a hole the a bottom corner, and poke the stick until it is diagonal across to the opposite top corner. Keeps the box off the ground. Cost is for tape and a large lawn bag. Very durable. Can’t get any lower cost.

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