I have the 18-1 target and its about 10 yrs old. I still haven't shot it out and that says a lot. I have torn chunks out of it shooting it with fixed blade broadheads and just used some spray foam to fill the holes and kept on shooting it. I haven't used the 3D deer targets, but I'd assume they would hold up quite well. I've bought several of the cheaper deer 3D targets and have yet to get more than 2 years out of one, but mileage will vary according to how you keep your target out of the weather or keep them inside.

 

I was not pleased with the cheaper "woodland" series Rinehart. I shot the insert out of a Jimmy Big Tine in 3 weeks and a replacement insert in about a month. They just aren't thick enough. I had a similar experience with the Rinehart Block target. The insert would last one season and then be shot and I'd have to buy a new $60 insert (if you could find one).

Look at the Bigshot "Real Wild" targets. The prices aren't terrible and they hold up a lot better. I've had one of theirs with the replaceable insert for about two years and it has been great. I'll be buying a hog or bear target from them next. If I was going to get another deer from them it would be one where the whole middle section is replaceable because I think those are a bit thicker and made to last longer.

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I sure hope your recommendation on the Big Shot Real Wild 3D is valid, because I got one for Christmas that is still in the box. I opened it up when I tore off the wrapping paper to inspect it, then took it downstairs to wait for late summer. I don't pound my 3D's year around.....and certainly not with BH's.....because they don't seem to take a lot of abuse very well. Espeically the DM's, which just don't last with focused shooting. I have their Riverbottom version that I have literally doubled the initial investment cost in replacement kill zones in just a couple years.

My Rinehart turkey held up pretty well, but it is an earlier version and I can't find a kill zone replacement. Same for a Rinehart sold through Cabela's......it took a while to beat it up and when I contacted Rinehart, I found out they don't make those kill zones any longer either. So I am 0-2 with Rinehart, other than an 18-in-1 (that I guess we cannot talk about) and also a Rhinoblock that I use strictly for tuning indoors. I don't sleep with it, but it has never been outdoors as I do my initial bare shaft tuning inside.

 

The 18-1 target has lasted me quite a while, until it was shot up enough that I started shooting it with broadheads. I have the bigger one with removeable insert but think the 18-1 is the best value. I guess stay away from their bag targets though.

 

Contrary to the above I've shot through a rhineheat in a roughly year and a halfs time, I don't consider them worth the money personally

 

My 18-1 has taken an extreme pounding for years. Also very easy to pull from

 

In a word yes, but the signature series is better. However, I will only shoot properly sized field points at my targets. If I need to tune broad heads I shoot at a single target I’ve designated as I don’t care what happens to this one!

Edited to add; If you are shooting 100 arrows a day at anything it’s going to wear out.

 

The 18-1 is definitely worth the money

 

Good lord people! He's asking about 3D targets! Not broadhead targets! We get it, you sleep with you 18-1 in your bed with you every night to keep it warm and dry, and it's the best thing since canned spam, but he isn't asking about those!

 

Good lord people! He's asking about 3D targets! Not broadhead targets!

I think this bears repeating…

 

Big Shot is actually having a huge sale on some of their “blems”…. Most are just paint issues and have nothing to do with the integrity of the target…..our club bought a bunch this past week and there were tons left to be had. They are also selling pieces….center sections and cores , for the targets with inserts. We bought a bunch of them also as well as spare heads.

 

Pretty sure that's local pick-up only, though. Driving to PA for some targets from south Georgia isn't in the cards for me. I mean, I'm all for it, but I'd probably be locked out of the house when I got back.

 

i have the rhinoblock and it's pretty good. I shoot daily and did wear the insert out, but was able to replace it with a new insert.

 

Yep hard to beat this target in this class of targets. Ive had one for years and have replaced the core a couple of times. Both FP & Broadhead friendly.

 

I keep a few of the Big Shot targets in our warehouse mounted to old engine stands for shooting through out the winter months.

 

I spent $145 on one 8 years ago and still shoot it no problem.

 

I prefer doing the bulk of my practice (especially with broadheads) on a rhinobrute or big high roller. The rhinobrute seems to take punishment a bit better than the high roller. I use the 3d targets to shoot scoring rounds - that seems to prolong the life of the 3Ds.

That being said, I have 10 3Ds. 8 rhineharts and 2 DMs. the only 1 that Ive really torn up is the woodland bore. replaced the insert and its good to go.

 

Yes, the 3D Rinehart series is worth the money. I don't care for the Woodland series.

Like quinnjalan noted above: "If you are shooting 100 arrows a day at anything it’s going to wear out. "

I will say McKenzie makes a comparable 3D target - replacement center wise. Some of their bodies are okay and others not. I hate screw-on or stick-in legs. And their bodies have never been noted to hold up - not with setting up and tearing down gorilla handling crews.

 

Yes they are worth it. They last a long long time.

 

Agreed. Rineharts have been my go-to choice for many years. I originally became a fan of Rinehart in the early 2000's. Although some of the early targets eventually wore out (or were destroyed by a bear), I've still got a couple of earlier generation Rinehart 3D targets (browsing deer, black panther) from the 2004-2006 timeframe. The foam on the bodies of the older model targets has finally dried out after almost 20 years, but I replace the inserts every couple of years so the bodies only matter for holding the inserts.

All of my targets are outside 365 days a year and are covered with grill covers when not in use. I have a number of the Signature Series and Woodland targets. I absolutely love the Signature Series targets, although they are pricey. The foam stays flexible for many years, arrow removal is easy and replacement inserts are easily obtainable. IMHO, buy once cry once.

For the Woodland targets, the inserts are the same foam and same quality as the Signature Series, but the bodies of the Woodland targets are lesser quality with a closer feel to Delta/MacKenzie. The bodies of the Woodland targets last a decent amount of time, but not any more than competing products. For example, I had a Woodland turkey target that only lasted three years before the target body would no longer hold the insert properly. The body dried out and was slightly misshaped after replacing the insert three times. The new insert would get knocked out each time I shot it, so that gave me an excuse to upgrade to a Signature Series Rinehart.

So, my advice is to go with a Signature Series Rinehart if you can afford it. If not, the Woodland series will do fine, but there are also competing products that will do as well (as mentioned by others in this thread).

 

Good foam. One piece targets are easier to set in rough terrain. More resistance to weather and insects than most. Smaller kill zones than some. One thing is that for youth and trad equipment you can shoot a 3D animal regularly. Modern compounds shoot hard. I’d reserve any 3d target for preseason prep, youth introduction and scoring. Not the best choice for banging type groups on a regular basis. They all will wear prematurely under this type of use. Just my experience.

 

You could always get a 18-1 and put a rack on top of it. I had a bedded deer from rinehart and it lastest a lonnng time. I think they are worth the coin.

 

You could always get a 18-1 and put a rack on top of it.

Perfect for headshot practice. Great thinking.

 

Keep an eye out on Camofire.com they have decent deals on targets every now and then. They're a 24hr flash sale sight. So if they don't have what you're looking for today, look tomorrow, and the next day...
It changes new products every day. Usually coincides with hunting seasons etc.

I think the last 18-1 I seen on there was $115

 

Another for the 18-1!

 

I have two Rinehart Signature 3-D targets in my yard that stay outside 24/7 uncovered for a couple of years now, and they still look great! The cores have been replaced recently, and we only shoot field points at ours. The replaceable core is a nice feature…quality foam that’s worth the extra money.

 

How does the 18-1 compare to the Big High Roller?

 

I've had the Rhinehart antelope for about a year now and don't see it wearing out anytime soon. We shoot 15-50 shots a day throughout the summer. I'll probably buy the caribou this year, worth the money to me.

 

I have mostly signature and few woodland series. Both are great targets. For each price point they are the best you are gonna get in my view for 3d's.
I haven't had any issues with any of them after many years. I don't shoot broadheads at them and I cover them when not using with 6mil plastic "bags" I made.

 

Check out morrell too. I have a high roller and I love it

 

ill still say yes.
i did have a deer core last summer/fall that was not typical(it just wore out very quick)
besides that, theyve been excellent. Both the cores and the block style