Bag target?

[edge2009]

Howdy,

I got a giftcard to a big sporting store and want to get a bang target to put under m 3D target. That way I also have something easier to throw in the back of the truck when I travel.

Anybody got one that has lasted well for them?

THanks

[Trad Ted]

The foam "cubes" have lasted longer than the bag targets for me. I currently have a couple of McKenzie ShotBlockers that are very durable. They also take up less room in the truck.

[Paul Shirek]

Bag targets are great. Try to get one with plastic as stuffing as it wont freeze. When the outer bag wears out, just get a couple of burlap feed bags and restuff them. I have been doing this for 20 years and it works great. The burlap bag even has the same basic shape and color of a deer body. Have fun!

[Butch Speer]

I use an Eternity target. They last forever & the only way to shoot thru one is with a broadhead. For around $35 you just can't go wrong. I believe Wally World sells them.

[bornagainbowhunter]

They last fairly well.  I have owned 3 or 4 of them.  I like them alot and will try to always have one.  Be sure to turn it over and stomp it every now and again to flaten it out.  Helps with target life.

God Bless,
Nathan

[Running Buck]

Bag targets outlast the block  targets ten fold and are half the price. The morrell yellow jackets hold up and if you don't want to buy a extra outside cover, large feed sacks work good in a pinch. I always tie cardboard on the front of the bag to keep the arrows from sagging when the target softens up.

[JamesV]

Look at the Morrell Outdoor Range before you buy. They hold up great, if you can cover them when not in use They will last even longer. Well worth the little extra money.

[jebeckjr]

I just purchased a green "Hurricane" 28" by 28" bag target from Dick's Sporting Goods.  It has a sticker on there saying it is rated for crossbows and "fast" compounds.  I think it was originally $69.99, marked down to $49.99.  It really does stop the arrows well.  Shooting from a few feet away, I am only penetrating the target a few inches at most.  The worst part is the loud noise each shot makes when it hits.  I think that will go away once it softens up.

Do most of you guys hang them from a frame, or just sit in on the ground?  My wife has an exercise step in the basement.  I've been sitting it on top of that.  Works great!

[widow sax]

Southern archery or Morrell have been good for me I have a prostop magnum from southern for outside and it has lasted me 25years or more. I have a Morrell range bag in my basement for winter shooting. The big thing with bag targets is do not shoot at both sides if you shoot a both sides when you get a hole in the back of the bag and you will push stuffing out the back side.    Widow

[ddauler]

Go to Tractor Supply buy burlap feed sacks $1.00 each. Then go to furniture store or somewhere get free used sheet plastic, shrink wrap, or even plastic grocery bags stuff tight. Can't get a better deal than that. Old socks etc work too but rot when wet. Plastic works great sack worn? Slide a new one over. Poly seed sack work too.

[ddauler]

I hang them between trees by tying corners with clothesline cord they swing stop arrows on a dime. Go back yard with ladder stand several of these at diff distances private range for less than 10 bucks!

[moththerlode]

I have 4 block targets that I bought quite a few years ago. One is still unused. Honestly though my favorite is the good old straw hay bales. You can wrap them in black plastic to keep dry , not that I ever do. They are easy on the finish on my woods and easy to pull out.

[xtrema312]

I have found the yellow jacket to be a good bag for the buck. I had one of the larger like 24x24 old style layered targets that took more pounding than anything I have ever shot.  Some of these are okay for portability, but best for that is probably the rinehart 18 in 1.  My last yellow jacket got too far gone before I tried to get a new cover on so I stuffed the insides into three large coffee bean bags and shoot them most all the time. I have newer yellow jacket, 18 in 1, & rinehart buck targets and don't shot them much at all. 95% of my arrows go into the bean bags.

[edge2009]

well, seems like most of the bag targets on the market work well for you guys; Thats good to know.

I do like the idea of the feed bags stuffed with plastic bags, I'm definatly going to try that one!

I suppose I'll just have to head to the store and check them out... When I shot compound all those years, bag targets got wore out within a mont or two. Shoot, even my foam block target from Gander was tearing apart after 4-5 months! I guess with the recurve and less FPS, they hold up a lot better which is good to hear.

Thanks for all the feedback fella's!

[EHK]

I get really good life out of Morrell yellowjacket bags and when they do go, you can get a new cover for them. I'm sure feed bags are a cheaper alternative, but I like the added size of the yellowjacket bag too.  My water heater is too close to the target in my indoor range!

[Scott357]

I stuff an empty 40 pound dog food bag with plastic grocery bags and rags and old clothes and blankets and they hold up well for field points. These make shift targets wont stop a wheelie bow however!

[nineworlds9]

I love the durability of my Big Green Target.  Great target for a great price.

[Stump73]

Morrel outdoor range bag. When the bag wears out just stuff the hole with rags plastic grocery bags and buy a new cover for about $25 and stuff old bag and all in new one and fasten it together with zipties. Then you are back to shooting.

[jess stuart]

I have to agree with burlap bag, and filling with plastic, they stop arrows great and are very cheap and last for years and years.

[Mr. fingers]

I quit wasting my money on bag targets. I've owned just about all of them  after I wore out my morrell yellow jacket I cut it open all it was was a cardboard frame withe a bunch  of shredded clothes. I thought there is nothing technical about this.
I do what a lot of  others mentioned above I get burlap feed sacks or seed sacks for around a buck each and stuff it with old clothes winter jackets shirts whatever. Then use a heavy duty garbage bag to cover it up from rain dew snow etc.
I just can't  see wasting 35-50$ for a bag of rags or offall.
There are a lot of other things  hunting  related I could use that money for.