Have only put about 100 arrows into this target so far. It seems very well built, people in the reviews were so concerned about how easy the arrows pull out, some saying it is difficult. Those are all bs, a chipmunk could pull an arrow out of this thing with a nut in mouth. I bought the target cover with this and it seems like pretty sturdy materials as well. Within a week of owning it a black bear used it as a toy, perhaps thought the black cover was another bear, I'm not sure but with a few bite marks and some light mauling the cover suffered a few minor pokes and scratches but held up over all. I wouldn't call it bear proof but definitely somewhat resistant. Overall, from a non biased bow/ crossbow hunter I think this a high quality target and would definitely recommend. Longevity yet to be determined as we shoot the fk out of our targets and basically leave them out in NY weather all year. I plan to buy more in time to replace my other bag targets as they wear out.
I just got a 500 fps crossbow and this target to go with it. It's been awesome so far. Easy to see and shoot, then the arrows pull out well. Hung up outside. It makes sense to get the cover because then you can cover and store it outside downrange. Great target.
So far so good. My favorite part is the cover!!
Well I ordered the extreme 500 specifically because it showed it with a weather proof cover. It was winter at the time. When I finally opened the box in September it did not have the cover. I was pretty upset because I would have purchased the 650 which did not have a weather proof cover. Since several months had passed I did not bother to contact big shot and attempt to complain about not getting the cover my fault for not checking when I received the target. As far as the 500 extreme it stops my arrows from my 505 everytime. Just don't hit the same hole or fletching will bury inside and be ruined while removing arrow. Also arrows are very easy to remove from target unless you hit same hole. I feel its an excellent target for even the fastest crossbows, just bummed I did not receive the cover.
