Hey all,
looking to buy one of the foam-type block targets for backyard & on-the-road shooting. Something small & not too expensive - probably looking to spend $75 or less...
It'll be used for field tips only as I shoot my broadheads into sod-buts.
Anyone with experience with these have any recommendations? Solid foam vs. layers? Best name brand?
thanks for any feedback!
Rando

I dont buy commercial targets anymore. But A couple of couch cushions found on trash day duct taped together at the top and bottom are the cheapest( AKA Fee) and most portable I found. And they will stop a field pointed as well as broadhead from a 70# Hill longbow.

I picked up a little black square rubbery target from Bass Pro that is made by McKenzie.   It's about 14-16" square and all the edges are beveled and it has a carry strap built into it and all of the flat sides have small bullseyes so that you can shoot if from any angle.

Today is the first nice day I've had to get out and I'll be shooting it.   It cost $75, I believe.

I recommend getting the original Block target. They are fairly portable and only cost $45.99. They last a very long time just shooting field tips but bh's really seem to do them in.

I use a milk jug filled half way with "Great Stuff"...

Yoga block.

QuoteOriginally posted by njloco:
Yoga block.

I have been trying for over a year here telling people to try a Yoga block cause they are made like a 18-1 rineheart target and can also make your guiver hood or a replacement for vital section of your 3-D target...They come in different colors too...They make a Big yoga block also that is around $29.00... Just do a search for Yoga blocks and find the cheapest ones you can afford...Glad someone else finally wised up to use them..Cut with a bandsaw or a handsaw and sand on a belt sander to shape it... Make some little critters from them if you want...The blocks are cheap...
                             Keefers <><

I have one of the original Block brand targets too. I think they are called The Block Classic now.  Works great with trad bows, hardly any wear after probably a thousand shots. I never shoot broadheads in it though, I use the cheap foam blocks for that.

They sell a bag U-FILL IT ($23), which can be filled with plastic, and other scraps. It works for field points only, broadheads will tear it up.

Make your own from a heavy cardboard box, fill with plastic bags, scraps etc. G. Fred Asbell uses one. Good for home use, not weather proof.

I bought a Block Classic target, still being used after 10 yrs., BH's will eventually eat it up, good for FP & BH's.

Use a small Rhinhart 18-1 which for travel, good with FP & BH's. But, the YOGA Blocks are cheaper...dang it.

Bought one of these a few weeks ago.  Easily transported and fairly inexpensive compared to others.  Seems to be holding up well.
http://www.3riversarchery.com/product.asp?i=101-52500X

They all suck except for Rhinehart if you asked me, and those I have broadhead problems with after relatively few shots. In that, I mean they will grab the broadheads and when you pull the arrow, it snags on the innards and tears it.  I try to stick with fp's for routine practice and shoot at deer cardboard cutouts, pinecones or old plastic bottles in front of a sand bank with old broadheads for BH practice when it gets close to hunting season.

Dave

I picked up a smaller CUBE target a couple of years ago and it's finally getting a soft spot in the middle, very durable targets.

My granny always said poor people have poor ways! I use a feed bag stuffed with throw-away clothes the kids have outgrown. They don't make a better field point target. When you finally shoot the bag up just slip on a new one.

QuoteOriginally posted by Keefer:
 

QuoteOriginally posted by njloco:
Yoga block.

I have been trying for over a year here telling people to try a Yoga block cause they are made like a 18-1 rineheart target and can also make your guiver hood or a replacement for vital section of your 3-D target...They come in different colors too...They make a Big yoga block also that is around $29.00... Just do a search for Yoga blocks and find the cheapest ones you can afford...Glad someone else finally wised up to use them..Cut with a bandsaw or a handsaw and sand on a belt sander to shape it... Make some little critters from them if you want...The blocks are cheap...
                             Keefers <>< [/b]

Ditto!
I ordered the smaller blocks (6X3X9) online for about 6$ a piece. Scattered them over the yard and have at them.

DayTripper,
 Now would you also say it feels like a rinehart target as far as denceness? From what I can feel these are as close if not exact same material and I think once everyone has tried one they could repair their worn out killzone on any 3-D animal target for around $4.00 to $6.00 max...Try one you will Thank me...  

Though I did hear about it on here, I don't remember who posted it up, but I'll roll with it, Thanks Daytripper.

The best DIY target I have found yet is a coffee bean burlap bag stuffed with either plastic bags or old clothes. My son and I shoot alot and we usually make quick work of targets. I have tried poly bags (grass seed bags), but they didnt hold up for long. The burlap on the coffee bean bags just seems to hold up better...

Good info here. Ive tried most all the commercial brands and haven't found one that hold up very well to broaheads. Even the broadhead advertised targets seem to come apart eventually. I have found the "Great Stuff" an inexpensive filler for just about any thing you wanna turn into a target. I have even filled the soft foam turkey targets to make them 3D. But if your looking for a commercial brand id just go with the smallest block target you can find.

I used a yoga block today. Thanks for the suggestion.

I shot broadheads into it.  It wont last forever, but for $10 it will do what I need.