Targets for Modern and Ultra-Modern Crossbows
Well, it was just a matter of time. I bought a Ravin! The R29X is a speed demon by my standards, pretty much at the top of the modern speed and close to the ultra modern speed crossbows.
So, what kind of targets do these fast crossbows require? I’ve used quite a few (and used up quite a few, LOL) and I picked two winners: one for field points, and one for broadheads.
HANDS DOWN my favorite target for field points is the Bulldog 450 XL Plus— the “Doghouse XL 450 Archery Target.” Bunjie and I LOVE this target! Well, it really doesn’t matter what Bunjie likes, does it? Bunjie likes just about any target, because Bunjie is an old, slow crossbow! What’s more important is that the Ravin R29X LOVES this target, too! Yep, the new Bulldog stops arrows from the 450 fps Black Widow with ease! And they pull out with two fingers!
Trying out the new hand cart in the 60 Yard Backyard. I put the Kinetic on top because it’s smaller, but it’s also a bit heavier!
To some extent, you get what you pay for. The Bulldog is more expensive, BUT in my opinion, it’s worth it. It’s bigger, stops arrows from my fastest crossbows, and seems to hold up just fine! It’ll last a long time. And, it comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY—this is my second target, for what it’s worth. I got this second one for free after my R29X blew threw the old version. I love my Bulldog!
The weird thing is the Kinetic is a LOT heavier than the Bulldog! Go figure! The Bulldog is WAY bigger, giving you a lot more confidence with those long shots in YOUR 60 Yard Backyard!
The Kinetic is a bruiser—65 pounds! But it stops 450 fps arrows out of the Ravin R29X with ease, and they pull out even easier! According to FOB Jim, it passes the two finger test. Great stuff!
But what about a broadhead target for these fast crossbows?
Not quite as heavy as the Murrell 1.0 Kinetic, but this bad boy still stops 450fps arrows with ease. It’s a different material than I’m used to, that’s for sure. It’s “squishy.” But whatever it is, it works. Pulling broadheads out is going to vary from one style of broadhead to another. Some will be easier than others. But the good news is they don’t penetrate too far so you’re not pulling too far, either. Sidenote: if you want to make pulling out arrows easier, then I have just the tool for you, more coming soon!