Crossbow target failure

[Rembrandt]

Using a Ravin R29 cossbow that is rated at 430 feet per second. Purchase a suitable target rated at 450 fps. Distance is 50 yards, getting the scope dialed in and everything looks pretty good. Target is new and arrows are not going into previous holes, then two arrows go so far into the target fletchings disappear inside. Only way to get arrows removed is to pull them out from the exit side of the target. Unfortunately that wrecks the fletchings, which now need replaced. Bummer.

 

[Dibbs]

I avoid target practice with the crossbow, as much as possible, once the bow is zeroed in. For the specific reason
that it saves on fletching repairs.

 

[horsemen61]

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Using a Ravin R29 cossbow that is rated at 430 feet per second. Purchase a suitable target rated at 450 fps. Distance is 50 yards, getting the scope dialed in and everything looks pretty good. Target is new and arrows are not going into previous holes, then two arrows go so far into the target fletchings disappear inside. Only way to get arrows removed is to pull them out from the exit side of the target. Unfortunately that wrecks the fletchings, which now need replaced. Bummer.

Ouch sorry you hate to see it!

 

[H&Hhunter]

Buy a fletching tool, some spare blazer vanes and some quick set super glue and shoot away,

Here’s the one I use.

https://www.3riversarchery.com/bpe-...4KrFemsWcJhZfkaJXjiSSiXySGnshQ8RoCrtYQAvD_BwE

Oh and pro tip, if you place a dab of super glue right at the tip of your vane where it meets the shaft it really helps prevent separation like you are showing.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Buy a fletching tool, some spare blazer vanes and some quick set super glue and shoot away,

Here’s the one I use.

https://www.3riversarchery.com/bpe-...4KrFemsWcJhZfkaJXjiSSiXySGnshQ8RoCrtYQAvD_BwE

Oh and pro tip, if you place a dab of super glue right at the tip of your vane where it meets the shaft it really helps prevent separation like you are showing.

Yep.

I use a Bitzenburger.

https://www.3riversarchery.com/bitzenburger-dial-o-fletch-fletching-jig.html

Sheesh, those have really gone up. I bought one new in 2009 for $45. They are really beating inflation on those prices. Either way, at the time they were manufactured 15 minutes from where I am from in MI so that is why I bought it then. I have since scooped up a few more on the second hand market.

Anyone really into archery, even moderately, should have a fletching jig. It pays for itself pretty fast.

And that Pro tip is something that the the pro shop staff should know but most don’t.

 

[Patocazador]

I used an Arizona fletching jig when I used to use aluminum arrows. It was about $19 at the time. I see now that it is just under $60. Kinda steep for what it is.

 

[MatrixReality]

I have the exact same target as pictured. Tears my fletchings up also

 

[H&Hhunter]

I’d bet that a rhinehart would work.

 

[H&Hhunter]

I’ve had super good luck with these for vertical bows.

https://www.rinehart3d.com/crossbow-targets/

 

[troy fairweather]

The heat shrink fleetchings would work nice here.

 

[Rembrandt]

I’d bet that a rhinehart would work.

I’ve had super good luck with these for vertical bows.

https://www.rinehart3d.com/crossbow-targets/

The Rhinehart 450fps target (pictured above) is the one that failed to stop the arrows. Thinking as these crossbow velocities increase the target technology has not kept pace. Gotta wonder how Rhinehart comes up with that rating and how it's achieved....how many arrows did the marketing people try before printing that spec on the cover?

 

[H&Hhunter]

The Rhinehart 450fps target (pictured above) is the one that failed to stop the arrows. Thinking as these crossbow velocities increase the target technology has not kept pace. Gotta wonder how Rhinehart comes up with that rating and how it's achieved....how many arrows did the marketing people try before printing that spec on the cover?

Not the bags, slide down to solid 18 to 1 and the blocks. But be warned you’ll want use some release agent because at those speeds your bolts will cause some friction adhesion.

 

[LoonWulf]

I got some work to do too.......

 

[WestKentucky]

If you have a 3D printer handy, there are some nice fletching tools on thingiverse. I have one saved and I’m waiting for my first set of checks at the new job to treat myself.

And the truck about superglue on the leading edge… yeah. Place the bolt vertical (i use a drilled 2x4 scrap piece) and put the glue on about 1/4” above the vane and intentionally put enough for it to barely run to the vane. Makes a nice smooth aerodynamic transition that is strong, slick, and easy. I started doing that with vertical bow arrows about 20 years ago.