I had a delta Riverbottom buck for 5 years now and have literally shot it to pieces. I have repaired it using the spray foam an burlap method about 10 times, and each time that technique lasts less time that before. Now the entire shoulder area, from top to bottom is spray foam and it's just not holding up and stopping arrows any more.
Give me feedback on the various ones you've owned and used. I'm leaning towards the GlenDel buck (not the full rut one). But let me know what you guys think.
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Ease on down the road to Bass Pro Shop and see what they have on sale......Randy
WRV...they know me by name in there (I just have a "running tab"). hahahahaha
Another vote for Rinehart.
what do you guys like about the Rinehart? I just recently laid my eyes on one in person and they are super small! Looked like a yearling button buck with a set of antlers? What about them justifies price? Glad you guys brought those up because I don't know much about those particular targets?
Ive got the Glen Del Full Rut, a compound buddy of mine had it for a year before he was passing through all the sides, so he gave it to me. That was 4 years ago and I still shoot the darn thing for at least an hour a day. It is a good target, HOWEVER I just wish the darn thing wasn't so big . . . its like I have an elk in my backyard standing next to my river bottom buck which is about the size of a sika deer.
My Glen dell is just starting to show sign of wear, I am starting to pass through, and I have not even started repairs yet. Good target, a bit steep in price.
Personally even though I just voted for the glen del, I think I might get myself a Rinehart next!
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Rinehart.
The Glen Del has a metal bar under the heart lung area and destroys arrows. All the others have some type of plastic or metal skeleton.
Rockingham Bowhunters announced last week they are selling their McKenzie targets. Some look almost new. $100 each. Not sure if any are left.
Contact info is at www.mygpaa.com (http://www.mygpaa.com)
Just north of GSO and Summerfield off 220.
I'd have bought one if I had the spare cash.
I almost bought a Glendel Buck yesterday, after my move from KY I needed to get some new targets (left the old ones for the garbage man when we left...).
I opted for a new bag target (Morrell Huricane) and the Rinehart 18-1 for broadheads... I still want to get me a 3d deer and a hog, but I'll have to wait on those. Hard to beat a bag target for field tip use, and the 18-1 seems like it will be hard to wear out... but I'll do my darndest!
I'm thinkng about the Bionic Buck, Glendel, and the Rinehart... leaning towards the Rinehart targets...
i've tried them all including Glendale. All of them were shot to pieces within 3 months with the exception of the Rinehart (i put about a thousand arrows a week into them). The Rinehart bowhunter buck is not a small deer, but it is smaller than the Glendel buck. i am very impressed with the Rinehart. The quality of the Rinehart is (to me) in a different league than the others.
The Rinehart's you see in Bass Pro are pretty small. They do make larger targets.
The foam in them is self healing, and takes A LOT more shots that the others out there. It is also extremely easy to pull arrows, even from a wheelie bow.
They do cost more initially but last for years and you only need to replace the core. My club has been using them for 5 years and we haven't replaced a body yet on larger targets.
Gotta second the Glendale buck!!
They are great.....very easy arrow removal; can also use broadheads ( big + right there IMO!).
There are 2 sizes I believe. I've had mine going on 5 yrs. and have left it outside the entire time excetpt about 3 months during the winter. I'm on my second insert but it has seen a lot of arrows. :archer2:
You can use broadheads in Rinehart's also.
I've had a Rinehart bowhunter buck for over a year and he is doing great. I Armor All him once in a while too. Small is not bad when picking a spot.
Another vote here for Rinehart, more money for the initial purchase, but lasts so much longer that it is cheaper in the long run.
Purchase the glend-del and buy some more arrows while your at it.... you'll soon need them. A very large gap (about 1.5 inches) is all that separates the removable block and certain doom to any arrow that is shot a tad low. The metal frame bar runs just under the block and I have destroyed at least 5 arrows hitting this bar. Most were from the ground, one from a tree stand practice session....
that's good info...I'm not trying to ruin a bunch of arrows. The Rinehart is so darn expensive -- anybody got a shopping spot where they are getting them cheaper?
Another Vote for Rinehart,they cost more but they are worth it,you can shoot Broadheads at them but for what they cost I would shoot Broadheads at something else and save it for target Tips only,
Kurt
QuoteOriginally posted by vermonster13:
Rinehart
None better, bottom line.
R&W targets
Another vote for the Rinehart.
I have Rineharts and Field Logic Glendale full rut. I also shoot Morrell bag targets with field tips. When I'm throwing them in UTV for placement in the woods I like the Rineharts. When I'm setting up my basement range or shooting from my deck to open ground I like the Glendale. Of course the Morrell bag lasts a very long time and is very economical.
have the glendel full rut target.yes its big but it comes apart for easy transport.imo a bigger target is better.i have had my full rut buck for three years now.i shoot the hell outta it,take it to hunting camp every year and 3-5 guys shoot the hell outta it some more.the trick is to buy a replacement core and use broadheads on one and field points on the other.the body parts are replaceable individually.just a great deer target all around...rineharts are a good one also.i like mckensie targets but they are priced pretty high.
Ive shot all of em , they usually last a month or so, but i shoot alot. I just got a full rut and its probably they best 3d i have owned.. But i have never owned a Rinehart but they are quality targets
Rinehart.Just bought the 18-1 block.Comes with a 1 year gaurantee if you can shoot it up they will replace it for free within 1 year.My sons bound and determind to try and wear it out .No success yet though.
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I have yet to see a Rinehart in person. Not in a store around hear. Who sells them and how much are we talking?
Magnus
Ive owned a couple river bottom bucks, a glendale, and more than one Mckenzie. Been shooting the Reinhart Bowhunter buck for the past 2 years.. and let me tell you there is no comparison IMO. the reinhart is still stopping every arrow out of my 70# bow, and I shoot 5-6 days a week.
Got mine off of fleabay for $175.00.
Rinehart. Spend the money.
I wouldn't recommend the "Shooter" from Glen Del. I only shoot 46 lbs but I usually get two holes thru the insert. I know that my Centaur is a special bow but you shouldn't get full penetration on a new target. They advertise the insert to be larger than most other targets, but it's only larger in the front and pulls out easily with the arrow. I'm afraid it won't even last one short pre-season.
Rinehart for me and I am cheap.
Rinehart, hate the price love the quality.
I got the broadhead buck delivered for $170. You just need to watch for the sales that happen every once in a while on the auction site.
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guess my last post was deleted because i cut and pasted a website adress, lol.
When i was shooting in a 3d championship in France they used French made targets named Natur'Foam. Very nice (shape and colors) and resilient.
With the rate of $$ vs Euros it can be very interesting i think.
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Thanks for the input guys. On the GlenDel Buck (the regular size, not the full rut) what is the bar below the vitals many of you have mentioned? I can't seem to find anything regarding the construction of the target that shows me where and what the bar is? Anyone have a picture? I unfortunately just don't have the budget for the bigger Rineharts and the small one looks like a fawn that just lost it's spots. :bigsmyl: I'd lose or ruin more arrows missing that thing -- I'm not the greatest shot! :biglaugh:
Thanks in advance.
Rinehart would get my vote.
I would avoid the GlenDel at all costs! Shot one at a buddy's camp and broke a bunch of arrows. Seems like an awfully dumb placement for an arrow busting bar.
Rinehart broadhead buck. :archer2:
I bought a Glendel 3 weeks ago ($149) and have not broken an arrow yet. Maybe they found a way to eliminate the bar. I've shot plenty of low shots too. I like it way better than the river bottom.
Rineharts are expensive, but are the best!
Rinehart. They are expensive but in a class of their own.
I have heard the problems with the Metal bar in the GlenDel full rut before destroying arrows, have you guys with the GlenDel had that problem? It seems to me if it is true it wouldn't be if but when and how often you would wreck an arrow.
I have been shooting a Rinehart 18-1 target all summer and love it. Are all of the different Rinehart 3-D targets made of that same material?
Rinehart. We have used different brands of targets at our range and the consensus of our members is that Rinehart is the best. They hold up well and are easy to pull arrows.
Glendel Full rut...good size holds up well and is less money than the rinehart
Rinehart is the best by far!
Rinehart, the inserts are cheaper.
Rienhart, no question.
I have the regular GlenDel Buck...Bought it at Gander Mtn on sale for less that 150 bucks summer before last...have never trashed an arrow in mine...I think the metal is the piece that runs up the leg and into the low shoulder area, maybe??
Forget Rinehart, Longlife targets are way better and last much longer.Especially the 18 sided target is a nice one, offers lots of fun (you can throw/roll it and besides of that: it's on sale now!
http://www.kustomkingarchery.com/Longlife-3D-Targets/products/78/