All that high-tech archery gear is for naught if the owners of such equipment don’t spend quality time at the range or in the backyard practicing and fine-tuning all the components that make up their shooting rigs. And with today’s high-speed, high-energy compounds and crossbows, it’s never been more important to have a top-notch target positioned downrange to absorb all that energy.
First and foremost, practice sessions should be productive and fun, and that’s why today’s archery targets come in an assortment of flavors to fit a wide variety of wants and needs. Cube and bag targets with precision aiming points and even realistic 3-D big-game targets allow archers to develop their shooting skills without the tedium often associated with punching paper. Add to that modern technology and materials that make them more durable than ever before.
Regular practice sessions are important for maximizing good bowmanship. Be sure your customers are geared up to make each outing as productive as possible by providing them the very best in archery targets. Here are a few to get you started.
Bigshot Titan 18
The Titan 18 multipurpose archery target utilizes Bigshot Target’s exclusive Elasto-Flex foam for easier arrow extraction and longer life, and works equally well with field points and broadheads. The Titan’s unique design takes practice with purpose to the next level, methodically preparing the shooter for hunting success with five different target faces specifically designed for a variety of shooting experiences and difficulties. Its unique tapered design conserves space for traveling and storage, and positions the target face perpendicular to the archer’s shooting plane for better target acquisition. The Titan 18 measures 18x18x15 inches and weighs 15 pounds.
MSRP: $179.99
CONTACT: www.bigshottargets.com
Block Infinity
Leveraging the proven stopping power of Block’s PolyFusion technology, the Infinity six-sided target is constructed around a high-density layered-foam inner core encased in an exterior foam wall that delivers extreme stopping power and exceptional durability, while still offering easy arrow removal. The exterior of the Infinity features six individual shooting faces with five unique designs strategically placed to offset aiming areas for extended target life. Safe for use with field points and fixed and expandable broadheads, Infinity targets can stop standard-diameter arrows at speeds up to 500 fps. Two sizes are available: the Infinity 20 that measures 20 x 20 inches, and the Infinity 22, measuring 22 x 22 inches.
MSRP: $199.99/20-inch model; $229.99/22-inch model
CONTACT: www.feradyne.com/block
Delta McKenzie Big 8
Delta McKenzie’s Big 8 archery target features an innovative asymmetric hexagon shape, providing eight shooting faces, greatly increasing usable life with any type of bow or crossbow. Its design provides a larger shooting area vs. conventional square targets, giving shooters confidence to stretch the distance without fear of missing the target. Delta’s Big 8 also utilizes a new premium competition-grade “self-healing” foam that withstands even heavy tournament use, lasting up to eight times longer, while maintaining a lower pull force for easier arrow extraction. It is field point and broadhead compatible, speed rated for all high-performance bows and crossbows, and available in 16- and 20-inch models. Both are self-supporting — just drop and shoot.
MSRP: $189.99/16-inch; $245.99/20-inch
CONTACT: www.dmtargets.com
GlenDel Full-Rut Buck
For bowhunters who want to experience realistic practice sessions to fine-tune their shooting skills, the GlenDel 3-D Full-Rut Buck simulates those large Midwestern, big-bodied bucks. Rack size mimics a 150-class buck, and the target has a shoulder height of 37 inches. It features Polyfusion technology to increase target life and provide easy arrow removal by fusing the internal layers to the inner target wall for more uniform layer compression. Easier arrow removal means less shooter fatigue, which means longer and more productive shooting sessions. And the GlenDel Buck’s replaceable four-side core (14x14x14 inches) increases the target’s durability and lifespan. Also available in Pre-Rut Buck (36-inch shoulder height) and Buck (34-inch shoulder height) models.
MSRP: $209.99
CONTACT: www.feradyne.com/glendel-buck/
Hurricane Cat 5
Fortified with Tri-Core technology, the Hurricane Cat 5 high-energy bag target is built to withstand the impact of arrows launched at up to 650 fps, provide longer target life and eliminate pass-throughs. The 25- x 25-inch self-standing design of the Cat 5 represents a new level of features in the Hurricane target line. Reinforced with the company’s most durable fill, the all-weather Cat 5 archery target has grommeted corners for hanging, and a convenient carry handle for long life and easy transport. It features two-sided shooting surfaces with strategically placed high-visibility tri-color graphics that are offset to maximize target life, and an integrated sight-in grid helps with precision adjustment of sight pins or horizontal and vertical axis scope adjustments.
MSRP: $69.99
CONTACT: www.feradyne.com/hurricane
Morrell Targets Yellow Jacket Kinetic
Sporting a completely new design, the 1.0 Yellow Jacket Kinetic from Morrell is a durable bag target with no maximum feet-per-second arrow speed rating. It has two patented floating centers that are built to create twice the stopping power of conventional bag targets. The target has two shooting sides that are 20 inches wide by 20 inches tall by 14 inches thick, hand-stuffed with premium material — weighing in at 65 pounds for added stability. This long-lasting target stops arrows launched from the fastest, hardest-hitting crossbows and compound bows on the market. The Yellow Jacket Kinetic is weather-resistant and features an E-Z Tote carrying handle and a polypropylene bag cover.
MSRP: 149.99
CONTACT: www.morrelltargets.com
Power-Stop Archery Range 16
An excellent solution for fine-tuning archery skills at home, the Range 16 from Power-Stop Archery is a high-density layered polyethylene foam target that can be used with field tips or broadheads. It includes screen-printed target faces on two sides, with one side featuring clear spot targets and the other a fun battleship-style game. The Range 16 archery target provides six-sided shooting for extended life. Lightweight in design, it provides heavy stopping power with easy arrow removal, and is safe for use with all compound bows and crossbows. Made in USA, it measures 16 inches high, 16 inches wide and 14 inches deep.
MSRP: $104.95
CONTACT: www.powerstoptargets.com
Rinehart Bedded Buck
Molded out of signature self-healing foam, the Bedded Buck 3-D target from Rinehart performs as impressive as it looks. As part of Rinehart’s Signature/Competition series, the Bedded Buck is incredibly durable and ideal for use at the range, in the backyard and for 3-D competition — its self-healing construction is sure to stop even the fastest arrows or crossbow bolts. The Bedded Buck is weather-resistant and UV-protected for years of use and shooting fun. It measures 32 inches in length and 34 inches in height.
MSRP: $628
CONTACT: www.rinehart3d.com
