Question for Crossbow Hunters

[cupp260]

Getting geared up for my first archery season. These were first results with new crossbow into what was advertised as a 400 fps block style target that can handle both field points and broad heads. Crossbow is the Centerpoint Sniper 370, shot the bolts that came with it with 125 gr. field point added as well as the Easton Bloodline with same 125 gr. These 3 shots were from 12 yds. Is it normal that they just get buried in the target like this? The fletches had some of the black target residue as well when I pulled them out. Thanks for any insight! Like I said, first season, just trying to get myself to where I can take ethical shots. Want to make sure I practice enough but not have to re-buy new bolts nonstop.


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Get a cheap bag target and hang it. The stuffing moves and slows down field points so they don't go so deep.

 

[mfoster]

I’m guessing y’all don’t use bales of hay no more.

 

[GreenDog58]

I honestly thought about putting some out with some sort of all-weather cover...but Bass Pro was running a sale...I really didn't want to spend $100 on a Block since I only spent $220 on the whole xbow pkg., but it's looking like the old motto applies "buy nice or buy twice".

 

[hikingthehills]

I’m guessing y’all don’t use bales of hay no more.

I would never find my bolt's using a bail of hay!

 

[hikingthehills]

I honestly thought about putting some out with some sort of all-weather cover...but Bass Pro was running a sale...I really didn't want to spend $100 on a Block since I only spent $220 on the whole xbow pkg., but it's looking like the old motto applies "buy nice or buy twice".

I went through the same thing you did. I bought a cheaper target and was messing up my fletching's and because bolt's were so dang expensive I had to get another target. I've used it for 5 years and it's still running strong.

 

[mfoster]

I would never find my bolt's using a bail of hay!

I haven’t bow hunted since the days of recurve,and when compounds first come out.they show nuff faster now.i shot a ravin crossbow a couple weeks ago and it was amazing.

 

[hikingthehills]

I haven’t bow hunted since the days of recurve,and when compounds first come out.they show nuff faster now.i shot a ravin crossbow a couple weeks ago and it was amazing.

It really is amazing, I shot one at Cabela's a while back. I've heard they shoot so fast the string jumps the cam's on the bow a little with each shot so the string has to be replaced fairly often. Either way they really impressed me.

 

[Comanche]

I would never find my bolt's using a bail of hay!

Haha yeah me and my buddy tested that theory and the crossbow bolts blows right through a bale of hay.

 

[tazfxrp]

Get a Morrell
450FS, hAve not had to use two hands to an arrow out. Don't know about pulling a bolt acting but should be same.

https://smile.amazon.com/Morrell-Do...ow+bag&qid=1569068651&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-7

 

[24on48hunting]

Back your target up with the stall mats from tractor supply and there won’t be many pass-throughs. The mats make an excellent backstop.