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Thanks Borkholder for the -SpyderWeb Crossbow Target (No Speed Limit)

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#1 · (Edited)
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Here's a quick review of the SpyderWeb-18 Crossbow Target which can handle any arrow speeds that you throw at it. I personally prefer this target over the Big Shot Iron Man, but that's me. I've had two different Big Shot targets that became defective with the material popping out the arrow holes. The first target they replaced because I couldn't pull the arrow out without breaking my back. They advertise the arrow removal with two fingers. When I contacted the company they asked for pictures of any markings on the arrows which I had from shooting the BS target. They immediately replied back and told me that I was using the wrong type of fieldpoints and it needed to be a "barrel type" and not a "pointed type." Long story short, they sent me a new target which I very much appreciated but after 20 shots into it with the right fieldpoint, the material inside the target started coming out. Not sure if anyone else has had this happen to them or not? But with the right fieldpoints, arrow removal was much easier.

Regardless, I did some research and found the SpyderWeb 18 inch target and purchased it from Borkholder Archery and I want to thank Josh for his excellent C.S, military discount and fast shipping. I ordered it on a Saturday night from the comfort of my recliner and it was here on Monday.

This target gives me plenty of choices to shoot so that I'm not playing Robin Hood anymore. Can't wait to break it in more with the R10 this weekend. These pics are with the Vital X, 30 yards with bees weighing 433 grains (w/FT)
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(I just wanted to show a pic of the backside of the target which doesn't have any arrows in it. Second pic from left)
 
#4 ·
Before doing much shooting, install 1 1/2" roofing nails about two inches apart around where the small
staples are. These staples are very narrow and will either pull out or pull through the edge trim. Unless
the company improved the size of the cover, there is little to no over lap on the box frame. This lets the
cover pull away exposing the packing. No jumping on the target to try and press the packing pack. Just
shoot the other side and eventually the packing will move back. This packing does not compress like
packing in other box target brands.

Wishing you all the best.
Take care.
 
#5 ·
Before doing much shooting, install 1 1/2" roofing nails about two inches apart around where the small
staples are. These staples are very narrow and will either pull out or pull through the edge trim. Unless
the company improved the size of the cover, there is little to no over lap on the box frame. This lets the
cover pull away exposing the packing. No jumping on the target to try and press the packing pack. Just
shoot the other side and eventually the packing will move back. This packing does not compress like
packing in other box target brands.

Wishing you all the best.
Take care.
I will definitly check that out BR, as I want to get plenty of years out of it.
 
#8 ·
The Spiderweb is also my favorite target. I try to hang a piece of cardboard with stick on targets in front of it so that I can shoot in the areas other than the painted on targets. In spite of that I still managed to punch an arrow through the center. So in order to alleviate that issue, I tilt the target slightly left or slightly right so the arrows are shooting across the previous arrow holes.

Does anyone know what is actually inside of this target? Must be something heavy, cuz this is no lightweight. I try to tote it around the yard with a two wheeler.
 
#11 ·
Over time, I have tested a good 30 plus targets and it is unreal the junk material that
one finds in them. Examples: trimming edges like shown on TV in "How It's Made", scrap
plastic, jute bag with remnants of walnut shells. Dog House targets have a good cover
but they use wafer board for the box frame. This is waste from a sawmill that is glued
together under pressure. The packing is similar to cotton batton but tougher. This packs
into itself requiring much more packing to be added. Now the problem is the box bulges
requiring more packing still.

I'm in the process of adding more packing. I have built a new box the same size as their
original 12" deep x 24" x 24" double walled using 3/4" plywood. The back is re-enforced
using 4 each high quality ratchet straps. In side the back is lined with low jute back carpet.
This target is only going to be shot from one side. So far I have shot and packed over 2 1/2
packing contents from 3 of the same size targets. Without continually shooting, one can not
compress this material enough.
I am shooting 8 arrows at dots 2" apart. I then come back and install a dot between of another
color. This gives a total of 16 shots in a row. Drop down an inch and keep repeating this over
and over. A 1/3 way down, I flip the target top to bottom and carry on. I then open say the top
or bottom and add more packing. The accuracy of the cross bow I am shooting with it mounted
in a high quality rifle jig, I can repeat hitting the same holes so I am not destroying the target cover.
It is taking many thousands of shots to pack this target properly. Living in town, I can shoot in my
shop but not outside.

Once I am satisfied, I will then replace with a new cover. I can get covers free as long as I pay
for the shipping. They advertise the target as a life time warranty. Cheaper to do what I am doing
than to pay to ship the target back.

The Dog House targets are designed for easy arrow removal but my opinion they are not
rated for crossbows. Mine were advertised as stopping 450 feet per second.

Wishing you all the best.
Take care.
 
#12 ·
Over time, I have tested a good 30 plus targets and it is unreal the junk material that
one finds in them. Examples: trimming edges like shown on TV in "How It's Made", scrap
plastic, jute bag with remnants of walnut shells. Dog House targets have a good cover
but they use wafer board for the box frame. This is waste from a sawmill that is glued
together under pressure. The packing is similar to cotton batton but tougher. This packs
into itself requiring much more packing to be added. Now the problem is the box bulges
requiring more packing still.

I'm in the process of adding more packing. I have built a new box the same size as their
original 12" deep x 24" x 24" double walled using 3/4" plywood. The back is re-enforced
using 4 each high quality ratchet straps. In side the back is lined with low jute back carpet.
This target is only going to be shot from one side. So far I have shot and packed over 2 1/2
packing contents from 3 of the same size targets. Without continually shooting, one can not
compress this material enough.
I am shooting 8 arrows at dots 2" apart. I then come back and install a dot between of another
color. This gives a total of 16 shots in a row. Drop down an inch and keep repeating this over
and over. A 1/3 way down, I flip the target top to bottom and carry on. I then open say the top
or bottom and add more packing. The accuracy of the cross bow I am shooting with it mounted
in a high quality rifle jig, I can repeat hitting the same holes so I am not destroying the target cover.
It is taking many thousands of shots to pack this target properly. Living in town, I can shoot in my
shop but not outside.

Once I am satisfied, I will then replace with a new cover. I can get covers free as long as I pay
for the shipping. They advertise the target as a life time warranty. Cheaper to do what I am doing
than to pay to ship the target back.

The Dog House targets are designed for easy arrow removal but my opinion they are not
rated for crossbows. Mine were advertised as stopping 450 feet per second.

Wishing you all the best.
Take care.
Picture please when completed> This sounds like a solid target that you are making...
 
#14 ·
Here are some pictures of my progress. A lot more shooting and packing to go yet.
The picture showing the arrows, is what I want when I get finished. Maximum 10" penetration unless using a very high speed crossbow
at a much longer distance. These are all shot in my shop with 20" field point equipped arrows averaging 350 feet per second at 17 1/2 feet.
Arrow point combination averaging 505 grain.
One picture showing the mentioned dots. One picture showing the ratchet strap installation. One picture showing the end view of a 2nd
target. This has chest handles on both sides to hold the ratchet straps. I had to open this target as it was still unfinished to rob packing
to put in my first one with the dots.

Wishing you all the best.
Take care.
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#19 ·
Here are some pictures of my progress. A lot more shooting and packing to go yet.
The picture showing the arrows, is what I want when I get finished. Maximum 10" penetration unless using a very high speed crossbow
at a much longer distance. These are all shot in my shop with 20" field point equipped arrows averaging 350 feet per second at 17 1/2 feet.
Arrow point combination averaging 505 grain.
One picture showing the mentioned dots. One picture showing the ratchet strap installation. One picture showing the end view of a 2nd
target. This has chest handles on both sides to hold the ratchet straps. I had to open this target as it was still unfinished to rob packing
to put in my first one with the dots.

Wishing you all the best.
Take care.
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The more I look at your target Bunny, the more I like it and the construction of it. That's one beefed up target for sure!
 
#24 ·
I have been shooting my Spiderweb target for 4 years now and none of the staples have moved at all much less come out. I often turn mine over and stand on the back and stomp the hell out of it to redistribute the material as much as I can. No loose staples at all. Only problem with mine is I shot the center dot way too much and occasionally get a pass through if I shoot it a few times in a session.
 
#25 ·
Thanks for sharing Robert- this is why I like posting on "Gear Reviews" so it gives us a chance to share different things that we have done to the particular gear being reviewed. Bunny also posted some "tricks of the trade" that he also did to his target to keep it together.