Best overall
The best crossbow targets
Expert picks ranked on published speed rating first, because a target rated for a compound bow will not stop a 430 fps bolt.
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Ranked
Quick picks
| # | Product | Speed rating | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | SpyderWeb 20XL No Speed Limit | No speed limit | 9.1 | $219.99Amazon |
| Rank 2 |  Rinehart 18-1 | Up to 500 fps | 9.0 | $159.99Amazon |
| Rank 3 |  Morrell High Roller | Up to 450 fps | 8.6 | $129.95Amazon |
| Rank 4 |  Delta McKenzie Speedbag Revolver | Up to 450 fps | 8.5 | $29.99Amazon |
| Rank 5 |  Hurricane H28 | Up to 425 fps with standard-diameter arrows | 8.2 | $46.50Amazon |
Match the target's published fps rating to your bow's published speed. Most bag targets stop at 400 to 425 fps, so a 430 or 470 fps crossbow will shoot through or bury a bolt in one. Only two targets here clear 450 fps: the Rinehart 18-1 (500 fps) and the SpyderWeb 20XL (no stated limit).
This is the most expensive mistake a new crossbow owner makes, and it is entirely avoidable. Read the rating column, compare it to your bow, and buy accordingly.
In detail
The five picks
SpyderWeb 20XL No Speed Limit
SpyderWeb sells this one on the absence of a rating: no speed limit, built on a woven Spylar Mesh structure that absorbs and releases rather than gripping. If you own a 430 or 470 fps bow, the usual 400 to 450 fps bag ratings are a problem and this is the clean answer. Over 200 aiming points and handmade in Michigan.
| Published spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed rating | No speed limit |
| Construction | Spylar Mesh woven structure |
| Aiming points | Over 200 |
| Arrow removal | Designed for easy pull |
| Weather | Weather resistant |
| Origin | Handcrafted in St. Joseph, Michigan |
| Dimensions |
What it does well
- No published speed ceiling, which no bag target here can match
- Easy arrow pull is the design goal, not an afterthought
- Over 200 aiming points spreads wear over the whole face
- Built for high-volume practice
Where it falls short
Our rubric
- 9.8
- 9.6
- 7.6
- 9.2
- 7.6
Rinehart 18-1
Eighteen shootable faces of self-healing foam, broadhead capable, rated to 500 fps and explicitly crossbow approved. This is the one target on the site that handles the two hardest things at once: a 470 fps bolt and a fixed broadhead. 15 inches a side and light enough to carry by the handle.
| Published spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed rating | Up to 500 fps |
| Faces | 18 |
| Dimensions | 15 x 15 x 15 in |
| Broadhead capable | Yes |
| Foam | Signature series self-healing |
| Crossbow approved | Yes |
| Carry | Easy-carry handle |
What it does well
- 500 fps and broadhead capable together, which is rare
- Eighteen faces means you rotate rather than shooting out one spot
- Self-healing foam closes the hole behind the arrow
- Light with a carry handle
Where it falls short
Our rubric
- 9.4
- 8.6
- 9.0
- 9.4
- 8.0
Morrell High Roller
High-density self-healing foam rated to 450 fps across six sides with 21 bullseyes, and an EZ-Tote handle. 450 fps covers every bow here except the R470, and the six-sided rotation is what keeps a target alive through a season of practice.
| Published spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed rating | Up to 450 fps |
| Faces | 6 |
| Bullseyes | 21 |
| Foam | High-density self-healing |
| Weather | Waterproof, fade resistant |
| Carry | Integrated EZ-Tote handle |
| Dimensions |
What it does well
- 450 fps covers almost every bow on this site
- Twenty-one bullseyes across six faces
- Waterproof foam that resists fading outdoors
Where it falls short
Our rubric
- 8.8
- 8.6
- 8.4
- 8.6
- 8.6
Delta McKenzie Speedbag Revolver
A 12-inch cube, 15 pounds, six shootable sides with calibration grids, rated to 450 fps, for about the price of three broadheads. The rating is the headline: almost nothing else at this price is rated past 400 fps. It is small, so it is a practice cube rather than a sight-in target for a beginner.
| Published spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed rating | Up to 450 fps |
| Dimensions | 12 x 12 x 12 in |
| Weight | 15 lb |
| Faces | 6 |
| Faces detail | High-contrast graphics with calibration grids |
| Weather | UV and moisture resistant shell |
| Fill | High-density proprietary |
What it does well
- 450 fps rated at the lowest price of any target here
- 15 pounds and 12 inches, so it moves anywhere
- Calibration grids help you track a sight-in
Where it falls short
Our rubric
- 8.4
- 8.2
- 9.6
- 7.8
- 9.6
Hurricane H28
28 by 28 by 12 inches for under fifty dollars, rated to 425 fps with standard-diameter arrows, with deer vitals on the back offset from the front aiming points so the two sides wear in different places. Tri-Core technology is the stopping structure. The largest face on this page by a wide margin.
| Published spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed rating | Up to 425 fps with standard-diameter arrows |
| Dimensions | 28 x 28 x 12 in |
| Faces | 2 |
| Back face | Deer vitals, offset from the front aiming points |
| Technology | Tri-Core |
| Carry | Strap handle |
| Compatibility | Compound and crossbow |
What it does well
- A 28-inch face is the biggest here and the cheapest per square inch
- Offset front and back aiming points extend target life
- 425 fps rated
- High-contrast aiming points readable at distance
Where it falls short
Our rubric
- 8.0
- 8.8
- 7.0
- 7.8
- 9.4
How we picked
Published speed rating first, then broadhead capability, then face size, arrow-pull ease and portability. Where a maker publishes no rating, we treat the target as unsuitable for a bow over about 400 fps and score it accordingly. See our methodology.
The rating table
| Target | Speed rating | Broadheads | Dimensions | Faces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpyderWeb 20XL | No speed limit | Field points | Over 200 aim points | |
| Rinehart 18-1 | Up to 500 fps | Yes | 15 x 15 x 15 in | 18 |
| Morrell High Roller | Up to 450 fps | Not stated | 6, 21 bullseyes | |
| Delta McKenzie Speedbag Revolver | Up to 450 fps | Not stated | 12 x 12 x 12 in | 6 |
| Hurricane H28 | Up to 425 fps | Not stated | 28 x 28 x 12 in | 2 |
What to look for in a crossbow target
A speed rating at or above your bow
Non-negotiable, and the figure that disqualifies. A 400 fps bow wants a 400 fps target minimum and a 425 or 450 one for margin. Above 450 fps your options narrow to two on this site.
Face size, especially for sighting in
A new bow's first shot can land eighteen inches from where you aimed. A 12 in cube will not catch it; the Hurricane's 28 x 28 in will. If you are sighting in, shoot into the biggest face you can and move to the small cube once you are on paper.
Arrow pull, which decides whether you practice
A target that fights you discourages practice. Block's open-layered design stops arrows with friction rather than force and releases them as the heat dissipates — the easiest pull of the foam targets here. SpyderWeb's Spylar Mesh is built around the same priority.
Multiple faces, which decide how long it lasts
Shooting one spot destroys a target. The Rinehart 18-1 has eighteen faces, the High Roller and Speedbag Revolver six each, and the Hurricane offsets its back-face deer vitals from the front aiming points so the two sides wear in different places. More faces, longer life.
Broadhead capability, which is a separate target
Bag and mesh targets stop arrows with layered fiber or woven mesh, and broadheads cut both apart. Self-healing foam closes behind the blades instead. You need one of each: a bag for volume practice and a foam target for the pre-season broadhead check. See broadhead targets.
Which to buy
Match the target to your bow
- Your bow is over 450 fpsSpyderWeb 20XL (no stated limit) or Rinehart 18-1 (500 fps).
- You need broadheads and speedRinehart 18-1 — 500 fps and broadhead capable is a rare combination.
- You are sighting in a new bowHurricane H28 — a 28 in face catches the shots a new setup throws.
- You want a 450 fps target for thirty dollarsDelta McKenzie Speedbag Revolver — 12 in cube, 15 lb, six faces.
- High-volume backyard practiceSpyderWeb 20XL — built for volume with the easiest pull here.
The two-target setup most people end up with
A large bag or mesh target for field-point volume, and a small self-healing foam cube for broadheads and for the end-of-sit discharge shot if your bow does not de-cock. Together that is the Hurricane plus the Speedbag Revolver for under eighty dollars, which covers everything.
Frequently asked questions
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