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Posted: 12/3/2011 4:38:38 PM EDT
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I got mine earlier this year, and of all the targets I've tried so far, it has been the absolute toughest. It may not be a "pretty" target, but it gets the job done better than any other. You can shoot broad heads and field points, and it's heavy enough that it's not going to move on you (a problem I've had on other targets). Keep in mind a 24x24 is weighing in at ~100lbs, so find a good place to put it and leave it there; it can handle the weather. The good folks at Blob Targets are having a holiday promotion which is a great deal. Between that and the quality of the target, I asked them to be the first industry forum here. We'll be inviting a few hand-chosen companies to take part and help us develop/test the site as we move it forward. |
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[#2]
Been using one for the past two summers. I have the 24"X24"X12", and it weighs 120 pounds. I don't want mine to get weathered, so I roll it out to its spot in the yard every time I shoot (if you can call a square target "rolling". ) Daily for three months this past summer, I shot nothing but broadheads into it –– well over 1000 shots. I haven't even begun to hurt it yet.
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[#3]
Originally Posted By M4Madness: Been using one for the past two summers. I have the 24"X24"X12", and it weighs 120 pounds. I don't want mine to get weathered, so I roll it out to its spot in the yard every time I shoot (if you can call a square target "rolling". ) Daily for three months this past summer, I shot nothing but broadheads into it –– well over 1000 shots. I haven't even begun to hurt it yet. Have you tried single-bevel broadheads? With their rotation upon impact, I'm curious how much extra damage they would do to it, or –– even worse –– if it would trap the broadhead and pull the broadhead/insert out of the shaft. |
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Originally Posted By EdwardAvila:
The good folks at Blob Targets are having a holiday promotion which is a great deal. Between that and the quality of the target, I asked them to be the first industry forum here. We'll be inviting a few hand-chosen companies to take part and help us develop/test the site as we move it forward. Thanks Edward! We are honored to be here and appreciate the invitation. For those who may not be familiar with BLOB Targets, please check 'em out at BlobTargets.com. We have several styles and sizes to choose from. You will also find a picture gallery, videos of our targets in action, testimonials from our customers, FAQ, and more. Also, as has already been mentioned, we have an ongoing Holiday BLOB Sale, where we are offering our 24x24x10 BLOB for $130 with FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the lower 48 states! This target includes a 12-mo guarantee. Check us out and give us a try...you won't be disappointed! |
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Originally Posted By loonybin:
Have you tried single-bevel broadheads? With their rotation upon impact, I'm curious how much extra damage they would do to it, or –– even worse –– if it would trap the broadhead and pull the broadhead/insert out of the shaft. No, I haven't tried any. As dense as these targets are, I suspect that there won't be any rotation at all. |
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It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.
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[#6]
if I want to leave it outdoors in new england, how will deal with the weather? I would keep a roof on it but it would be exposed... I don't want to roll it 40 yards down range each time I want to shoot it
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Originally Posted By heron163:
if I want to leave it outdoors in new england, how will deal with the weather? I would keep a roof on it but it would be exposed... I don't want to roll it 40 yards down range each time I want to shoot it It would probably be okay, but you could easily throw a small tarp over it when not in use. |
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It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.
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Originally Posted By heron163:
if I want to leave it outdoors in new england, how will deal with the weather? I would keep a roof on it but it would be exposed... I don't want to roll it 40 yards down range each time I want to shoot it No worries - BLOBS weather extremely well. |
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[#9]
Now's the time...the sale ends on 12/24/11. Only 4 days left!
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[#10]
I've got a couple thousand broadhead holes in mine now, and still going strong.
EDIT: Also over a thousand field point holes, from back when I used them. |
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It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.
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[#11]
how hard is the target on the arrows. I am shooting a very light easton bloodline that has broken a few times hitting dirt on a short shot and a few times inside block targets.
will I be nuking them on the blob or is it comparable to other targets in arrow life. |
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[#12]
Originally Posted By RabidMonkeyPox:
how hard is the target on the arrows? To be quite honest, I've never had the target damage an arrow. When I first got it, I was shooting Victory Archery V-Force HV arrows –– which are the most brittle arrows I've ever seen. |
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It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.
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Originally Posted By M4Madness:
Originally Posted By RabidMonkeyPox:
how hard is the target on the arrows? To be quite honest, I've never had the target damage an arrow. When I first got it, I was shooting Victory Archery V-Force HV arrows –– which are the most brittle arrows I've ever seen. That is great to hear. My father and I plan on picking up a few sometime this fall and expect to put some serious abuse on it. I've shot out 2 block targets and a glendel deer target in the past 3 years alone and am looking for something that can take 30,000+ arrows a year. |
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I am the Vile to burn in Paradise
It is better to Reign in Hell than Serve in Heaven----Milton The darkness under a whore's bed sheets |
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Seems like a great product, I'm new to archery but it's a plus that your local. I'm in Ringgold but I drive to Rome atleast once per week.
Jason |
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Originally Posted By JasoninAZ:
Seems like a great product, I'm new to archery but it's a plus that your local. I'm in Ringgold but I drive to Rome atleast once per week. Jason View Quote Give me a shout anytime and I'll be glad to get you set up with a BLOB target! Check out our new products...the 20"x20"x12" and the 16"x16"x10" BLOBS. These products are actually not "new" at all...they've been around for a long time and this material is by far, the best of the best! Give it a shot...you won't be disappointed! Adam (706) 506-6362 |
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Originally Posted By loonybin:
Man, I would have to greatly reinforce my target stand to put one of those on top of it! http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab201/roosclan/Targetstand_zpsdba72108.jpg On a different topic, how does the blob handle expandable broadheads? I know the Blob won't be damaged, but what does it do to the broadhead? I'm looking at some that penetrate first and expand once inside the body. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By loonybin:
Originally Posted By blobmeister:
Originally Posted By JasoninAZ:
Seems like a great product, I'm new to archery but it's a plus that your local. I'm in Ringgold but I drive to Rome atleast once per week. Jason Give me a shout anytime and I'll be glad to get you set up with a BLOB target! Check out our new products...the 20"x20"x12" and the 16"x16"x10" BLOBS. http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab201/roosclan/Targetstand_zpsdba72108.jpg On a different topic, how does the blob handle expandable broadheads? I know the Blob won't be damaged, but what does it do to the broadhead? I'm looking at some that penetrate first and expand once inside the body. The results will vary depending on the BH and the density of the target. You might get away with it on the BIG BLOB (40"x36"), as the materials are slightly less dense; however, on the smaller, denser BLOBs, I probably wouldn't recommend it--at least at first. You should be OK using the practice heads though. |
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Originally Posted By blobmeister: The results will vary depending on the BH and the density of the target. You might get away with it on the BIG BLOB (40"x36"), as the materials are slightly less dense; however, on the smaller, denser BLOBs, I probably wouldn't recommend it--at least at first. You should be OK using the practice heads though. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By blobmeister: Originally Posted By loonybin: Originally Posted By blobmeister: Originally Posted By JasoninAZ: Seems like a great product, I'm new to archery but it's a plus that your local. I'm in Ringgold but I drive to Rome atleast once per week. Jason Give me a shout anytime and I'll be glad to get you set up with a BLOB target! Check out our new products...the 20"x20"x12" and the 16"x16"x10" BLOBS. http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab201/roosclan/Targetstand_zpsdba72108.jpg On a different topic, how does the blob handle expandable broadheads? I know the Blob won't be damaged, but what does it do to the broadhead? I'm looking at some that penetrate first and expand once inside the body. The results will vary depending on the BH and the density of the target. You might get away with it on the BIG BLOB (40"x36"), as the materials are slightly less dense; however, on the smaller, denser BLOBs, I probably wouldn't recommend it--at least at first. You should be OK using the practice heads though. |
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“Truth and freedom either go together hand in hand or together they perish in misery.”
Proud Member of Team Ranstad...The Fantastic Bastards |
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The BLOB will definitely handle tons of shooting...even with broadheads! Let me know if I can help!
The two mechs I am going to use don't have practice heads. I guess I'll just have to use something else for broadheads and get a blob for fieldpoints. I need something that will last through 3 people shooting at it.
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For anyone who wants to try the BLOB, I just set up a coupon code at www.BlobTargets.Net for $10.00 off your purchase:
Coupon Code: $AR$15$ Give us a try...you'll be glad you did! The coupon expires on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. Thanks guys! Adam (706) 506-6362 |
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[#21]
I've got four summers on mine now -- and all I shoot into it are fixed-blade broadheads. I do not practice with field points, so I'd venture to guess that there are at least 4000 broadhead impacts on that target so far.
One suggestion -- if you haven't started doing so yet, Adam, it would be great if you could place the cardboard box inside of some sort of wooden frame before pouring the foam, so that the sides of the target won't bow out. |
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It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.
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Originally Posted By M4Madness:
I've got four summers on mine now -- and all I shoot into it are fixed-blade broadheads. I do not practice with field points, so I'd venture to guess that there are at least 4000 broadhead impacts on that target so far. One suggestion -- if you haven't started doing so yet, Adam, it would be great if you could place the cardboard box inside of some sort of wooden frame before pouring the foam, so that the sides of the target won't bow out. View Quote This becomes a bigger problem as the target size (and the volume of material being used) increases. It seems to be less of an issue with the 16" and 20" BLOBS. |
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Originally Posted By blobmeister: The BLOB will definitely handle tons of shooting...even with broadheads! Let me know if I can help! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By blobmeister: The BLOB will definitely handle tons of shooting...even with broadheads! Let me know if I can help! The two mechs I am going to use don't have practice heads. I guess I'll just have to use something else for broadheads and get a blob for fieldpoints. I need something that will last through 3 people shooting at it. |
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“Truth and freedom either go together hand in hand or together they perish in misery.”
Proud Member of Team Ranstad...The Fantastic Bastards |
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I need something that will last through myself, and two sons shooting.
View Quote No worries. Yesterday we spent a couple of hours shooting 2 new BLOB targets with 8-10 shooters of all ages...you can hardly even tell they've been shot! These targets last like nothing else available. Try me...you'll be glad you did! We even shot some with an Excalibur Phoenix crossbow and it handled those bolts without a hitch. |
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