Who makes the best? Why?
In particular, what is everyone's favorite 3D black bear target?
Rinehart, because they're easy to pull arrows out of.
Rhinehart is also my first choice for the very same reason as stated by McDave.
Dosesn't hurt that they are also a fine quality target.
Rhinehart!
rhinehart for sure
Rinehart.
Although to get a bear target from them, I believe you would have to add it to an Archery
club's order.
Not for certain, but for some reason I heard they do not sell their Big Game or Pro Line to individuals.
Maybe Big Jim knows the correct story.
QuoteOriginally posted by McDave:
Rinehart, because they're easy to pull arrows out of.
Yep. :thumbsup:
Rinehart
Rinehart -- no contest. Ease of arrow pulling, durability, and artwork.
We can get you any Rinehart target you would like. A drop ship from their factory will save you money as well as I wouldn't have to pay the shipping to me first.
thanks, bigjim
Good to know there is a source for their nicer, big game targets.
I was misinformed. Thought you had to buy them through a club order.
I will be looking to add to my collection a little bit each year.
I bought one of there Back Yard Buck's....
I put him out in the yard and left in the Sun and rain for a year, Slightly faded, But the Arrow's still pulled easy....
I was gonna be surprised if anyone said anything other than rinehart... not surprised.
Glad someone asked this question, I need to get a new one for next year...now I know which one.
I agree on the Rinehart posts so far!
rinehart.
I looked at the rhineharts and they seemed so small. Even the Booner buck was smaller than out doe fawns at this time of year. Of course it can only help me to shoot small, but I am worried it will distort the perspective my brain uses for distance when a real deer steps out at my practice distances.
I like Rhinehart--great targets, unbeatable selection.
For tighter budgets, R&W makes a good target.
Rhinehart or french target Naturfoam (http://www.woerstfrance.com/cible_3d/)
I have a Bear target I got from Big Jim. It's been great. I am on my second insert and about due for a new one. I do shoot a lot and take a couple BH shots daily.
Rhinehart is definitely the most realistic looking targets!
Bisch
QuoteOriginally posted by maineac:
I looked at the rhineharts and they seemed so small. Even the Booner buck was smaller than out doe fawns at this time of year. Of course it can only help me to shoot small, but I am worried it will distort the perspective my brain uses for distance when a real deer steps out at my practice distances.
I'm glad someone else brought this up. I've been stalling on buying one for this exact reason.
Is this an irrational concern or is there something to this?
QuoteOriginally posted by dnurk:
QuoteOriginally posted by maineac:
I looked at the rhineharts and they seemed so small. Even the Booner buck was smaller than out doe fawns at this time of year. Of course it can only help me to shoot small, but I am worried it will distort the perspective my brain uses for distance when a real deer steps out at my practice distances.
I'm glad someone else brought this up. I've been stalling on buying one for this exact reason.
Is this an irrational concern or is there something to this? [/b]
I think they are small too, but would probably have a heart attack to see the price of a truly life sized bear. The price scares me off now.
Have you seen them in person?
I have one McKenzie and one Rinehart. The Rinehart wins by far.
Rinehart all the way. I've been shooting the same one over and over for around 15 years
The Rinehart deer come in different sizes. Our club has a few of the big ones. Darn things weight almost as much as a real deer.
Those French targets are incredible. To prevent sun damage on targets, paint them with flat latex paint.
Rinehart is the best for the $$ in my opinion
I like the one's the good lord made. But I like the rhineharts also.
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I have had this one for years and keep it inside while not in use.They have upgraded there targets from 2009 and the vitals are different.The only problem that I have had is that there is a metal rod running below the belly of the target and if I drop a shot low (shoot aluminum)it will bend the shaft.Kinda gets the old cheeks a little tight when you drop a shot low @ thirty yards.Also the replacement vitals are hard to come by.
For all you Reinhart fans...are you using the cheaper "woodland" series that retails for around $160 or going with the more expensive ones? Curious to know if the cheaper woodland model is decent quality. Seeing mixed reviews for it online.
I ended up replacing the Glendel I had with one of Big Jim's Rhinehart blems. The heart lung area is still in great shape, but the foam on the rest has become very brittle. I had to glue the back above the vitals back together over the winter. I only had it out from about July through Dec. I had had the Glendel for 6 years before it was in teh shape the rhinehart was in after one season. I did have to replace the vitals on the glendel once. Others my have found them to have a longer life. I just thought that I would report my findings. The higher quality Delta Mckenzie targets have been amazing.
Dave, the lower quality foam that is used on the woodland series deer (except the vitals) isn't nearly as durable and doesn't heal as well as the normal rinehart foam. The bad reviews likely come from people not researching the product before they buy it. Shots outside of the vitals take their toll on the cheaper foam very quickly but it is still a decent target at that price point. That being said, the broadhead buck is about $40 more and is a much better target.
LBR is correct about R&W targets as well. The foam is quite a bit firmer than other targets but with trad bows, they don't pull hard at all. The price is right, and they have great detail.....I love me some R&W's
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Rinehart hands down,the only one we will sell
Terry
Our club always had McKenzies until this year when we invested in 30 new Rhineharts. Best decision we ever made!
For ME its always a Rein hart
Rinehart