Australian manufactured 3D targets
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- Mick Smith
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Australian manufactured 3D targets
Our very own Mark Harvey (aka Scrub Bull) has been quietly designing and manufacturing good quality 3D targets. Mark's exploits will come as no shock to most Ozbowers, as they have been mentioned before on this site.
I was happily surprised whilst at the recent Morwell shoot, to see that Mark has now introduced some excellent small game 3D targets. Of course, the rabbit target immediately took my eye. I've been looking for a good 3D rabbit for some time. In fact, I had one ordered from the US, which was going to cost me nearly AU$100, but the order fell though as their warehouse burnt down (so they said ).
Anyway, back to Mark's 3D targets. He supplies not only rabbits, but a nice cat and a small pig 3D target as well.
The targets are well made. They come unpainted, but that's no problem if you're a do it yourselfer. They seem to hold up well after repeated arrow hits and the arrows can be extracted without too much effort. The quality of the finished product shows in the fine detail of the small features and the lack of unsightly bubbles, etc.
I think there's a real market for locally manufactured 3D targets in this country. Compared with how much it would cost you to import 3D targets from the US, these targets are an excellent buy. At the Morwell shoot the rabbit and cat targets were AU$50 and the pig target was AU$150.
I've attached a photo of my rabbit target. Please note, I have painted some details on my target (I couldn't resist ) and I've burnt in a larger easier to hit scoring zone on the 'off' side of the target.
Mick
I was happily surprised whilst at the recent Morwell shoot, to see that Mark has now introduced some excellent small game 3D targets. Of course, the rabbit target immediately took my eye. I've been looking for a good 3D rabbit for some time. In fact, I had one ordered from the US, which was going to cost me nearly AU$100, but the order fell though as their warehouse burnt down (so they said ).
Anyway, back to Mark's 3D targets. He supplies not only rabbits, but a nice cat and a small pig 3D target as well.
The targets are well made. They come unpainted, but that's no problem if you're a do it yourselfer. They seem to hold up well after repeated arrow hits and the arrows can be extracted without too much effort. The quality of the finished product shows in the fine detail of the small features and the lack of unsightly bubbles, etc.
I think there's a real market for locally manufactured 3D targets in this country. Compared with how much it would cost you to import 3D targets from the US, these targets are an excellent buy. At the Morwell shoot the rabbit and cat targets were AU$50 and the pig target was AU$150.
I've attached a photo of my rabbit target. Please note, I have painted some details on my target (I couldn't resist ) and I've burnt in a larger easier to hit scoring zone on the 'off' side of the target.
Mick
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There is no use focusing on aiming if you don't execute the shot well enough to hit what your are aiming at.
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Great looking target.
Mark should contact the Nepean Bow Hunters club. We are after some new targets.
Mark should contact the Nepean Bow Hunters club. We are after some new targets.
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I can surely endorse Micks comments.......I bought a small 3D pig and was pleasantly supprised at ease of arrow out. Great to see local guys giving it a go at a fair price.
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Thanks For posting Mick, I was just about to buy some small 3d's for our club. I will now send Mark a PM
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hmmm.... am interested in a rabbit... hopefully Mark will start advertising them on the tradbits site see people can see more of the range. Are these the ones made under the name 'aussie ferals' ?
sssshhhh.... they are watching
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Yep, Mark Harvey calls them "Aussie Ferals" (named after his family, I can say, on good authority!!).
TradBits has them & lots of other stuff.
When Mark gets back from the Spring Shooting Season in Victoria, he'll get more onto the website & start large pig, goat etc targets manufacturing.....after the virtually infinite list of jobs around home & farm I've dreamed up for him in his absence.
Locally produced = great for Aussie economy too.
Glad you're having fun shooting holes in ScrubBull's targets.
TradBits has them & lots of other stuff.
When Mark gets back from the Spring Shooting Season in Victoria, he'll get more onto the website & start large pig, goat etc targets manufacturing.....after the virtually infinite list of jobs around home & farm I've dreamed up for him in his absence.
Locally produced = great for Aussie economy too.
Glad you're having fun shooting holes in ScrubBull's targets.
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- Backlash
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That Rabbit sure does look the part.
Better than printed out on paper anyday.
Cheers
Neil
Better than printed out on paper anyday.
Cheers
Neil
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Thats awesome, i may have to invest sometime in the near future!
Great to see some aussie products, Coles might even buy them around march, they look like chocolate .
Great to see!
vaughn
Great to see some aussie products, Coles might even buy them around march, they look like chocolate .
Great to see!
vaughn
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Thanks for the info.
Just the other day I was searching for 3d targets and found Chris/Gnomes thread on the cat target. Though he didn't paint it up lovingly like Mick did.
Actually Vaughn... thats an idea... buy myself an 'Easter Bunny' instead of chocolate... don't think I'll get one for the kids though, suspect the Mrs wouldn't approve...
Just the other day I was searching for 3d targets and found Chris/Gnomes thread on the cat target. Though he didn't paint it up lovingly like Mick did.
Actually Vaughn... thats an idea... buy myself an 'Easter Bunny' instead of chocolate... don't think I'll get one for the kids though, suspect the Mrs wouldn't approve...
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Where do I place an Order for the Boar!?
Any photos of it?
Any photos of it?
- Mick Smith
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If you're interested in buying yourself a bunny or any of Mark's 3D targets and if you happen to be going to the Ballarat shoot in a couple of weeks, you will be able to buy them in person as Mark is going to be there. Hopefully he should have some left.
It's good have another source of 3D targets other than from the US. We should promote Aussie manufacturers at every opportunity.
Good on you Mark for having a go!
Mick
It's good have another source of 3D targets other than from the US. We should promote Aussie manufacturers at every opportunity.
Good on you Mark for having a go!
Mick
There is no use focusing on aiming if you don't execute the shot well enough to hit what your are aiming at.
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Mark showed us his rabbit 3D last year at Ballarat, and we were all pretty impressed with the quality of the foam he used.
They seem to be a perfect blend of arrow stopping, ease of withdrawal and durability.
Whatever his foam formula is, its pretty good.
Hopefully if his smaller targets go well and the're paying their way, he may be able to do some larger ones.
I think there would be a good market for larger models, but I realise there is a lot more work involved than simply squirting more foam into a bigger mould.
But bigger ones would be nice..............
Mark, do you have a web site we can check out for prices and models available.
They seem to be a perfect blend of arrow stopping, ease of withdrawal and durability.
Whatever his foam formula is, its pretty good.
Hopefully if his smaller targets go well and the're paying their way, he may be able to do some larger ones.
I think there would be a good market for larger models, but I realise there is a lot more work involved than simply squirting more foam into a bigger mould.
But bigger ones would be nice..............
Mark, do you have a web site we can check out for prices and models available.
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- Scrub Bull
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Hi all,
Thanks Mick for the great review.
Yes I still have a few targets left after Morwell, they will be on sale at Ballarat if not sold at Dunolly this weekend.
Current prices
Cat $50
Rabbit $50
Mid size pig $150
They come in Brown grey black or orange.
Next production run will be as soon as I get home from Vic in December.
Targets comming soon Mid size goat, running fox, Big pig, Big goat, and a few others sorry no prices on these yet.
Targets will go onto tradbits.com.au when I can keep up with demand.
I'll see if I can find a Photo of the pig to post soon
Thanks Mick for the great review.
Yes I still have a few targets left after Morwell, they will be on sale at Ballarat if not sold at Dunolly this weekend.
Current prices
Cat $50
Rabbit $50
Mid size pig $150
They come in Brown grey black or orange.
Next production run will be as soon as I get home from Vic in December.
Targets comming soon Mid size goat, running fox, Big pig, Big goat, and a few others sorry no prices on these yet.
Targets will go onto tradbits.com.au when I can keep up with demand.
I'll see if I can find a Photo of the pig to post soon
- Blinkybill
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Sounds Good! Thanks Mick and Good on ya Mark!
Definitely would be more satisfying than paper any day!
Ben
Definitely would be more satisfying than paper any day!
Ben
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thats right more money to spend at ballarat.
...nev...
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i hunt animals because they have legs and can run away ................plants dont
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Good stuff, keep us informed. ...I'd like to see a critter or two under the christmas tree....Scrub Bull wrote: Next production run will be as soon as I get home from Vic in December.
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Oink oink....
Excelent Mark, Im in.
Cant wait to see the photos.
Excelent Mark, Im in.
Cant wait to see the photos.
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I'm keen on some too mate, please keep us posted. I'm planning on haven 3D's as part of my landscaping...just don't think the wife is all that keen on it!
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pm me when you are going to make some as i would like a cat please
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Mick....looking at that Bunny we have decided "Devo" is out its now "Water Ship Down".
No more "Whip It" its all "Bright Eyes".
No more "Whip It" its all "Bright Eyes".
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i got a fox off sombody at the gladstone shoot, mabee you scrub-bull. its a good target for sure.
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shot theas targets on the weekend at donoly they are great i dont think thea is many left.
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The scrub Bull pig (moderfied it a little)
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Thanks hardgainer!
Do you have any photos from the side and in comparison to a person for size?
Do you have any photos from the side and in comparison to a person for size?
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Gundy,,,Will try to get a few side on posted .
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Gundy.. maybe this gives a better idea.
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Hardgainer you made him into one ugly pig.
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Mark H,
if you find that when your feet hit the ground you still have a rabbit - I'd be more than happy to buy him. Or wait until you've done another run.
Cheers,
Mark N
if you find that when your feet hit the ground you still have a rabbit - I'd be more than happy to buy him. Or wait until you've done another run.
Cheers,
Mark N
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Please let me know when you are ready as Iam interested in a few of each...
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