Morrell Yellow Jacket YJ-380 Review: The Field-Point Bag Target Benchmark

Key Specs

If you shoot field points and want a bag target that stops fast arrows, lasts for thousands of shots, and pulls arrows out with two fingers, the Morrell Yellow Jacket YJ-380 is the default recommendation. It is rated for crossbows and compounds up to 380 fps, takes abuse in the backyard, and the multi-layer cover gives you a dozen aiming points so you do not blow out one spot.

Performance Testing

We hammered the YJ-380 with a 70 lb compound launching 450-grain arrows at roughly 290 fps and a crossbow near its 380 fps ceiling. Every arrow stopped fully inside the bag with two to three inches of shaft showing, and pull-out effort stayed low even after a long session — the internal cross-link material grabs without swallowing arrows. Wet-weather resistance held up after the bag sat through an afternoon drizzle, though Morrell still recommends storing it dry.

Real-World Use

Over a few hundred shots of backyard practice, the multi-image cover earned its keep: with a dozen targets printed front and back, you can rotate aiming points and dramatically extend the life of the bag. The integrated handle makes it easy to carry out to the range and back into the garage. The one caveat that applies to every bag target: it is for field points only. Broadheads will shred it, so save those for a dedicated layered target.

Alternatives Worth Considering

• Morrell Double Duty 450 — higher 450 fps rating for the fastest crossbows
• Block Classic — open-layer foam target that also handles broadheads
• Rinehart 18-1 — premium self-healing foam that takes broadheads, at a higher price

Final Verdict

For the money, the Yellow Jacket YJ-380 is one of the best values in archery. It stops fast arrows, pulls easy, and lasts. As long as you remember it is a field-point-only bag, it is an easy recommendation for anyone building a backyard practice setup.