Homemade Archery Targets Recent Comments

re: Homemade Archery Targets

2010-03-17 10:21:44

posted by: kzz1king.

dakota1977 Said:
I'm not being critical, I'm just curious... why would you practice at 120 yards? That's freaking amazing. I've never practiced at anything over 70 before. But then again, I won't shoot at a deer in the field if he's over 30 yards. That's just a personal rule of mine. I know there are ALOT of guys that can whack 'em and stack 'em at further distances than that.

-Justin

Its great exercise Justin! Fun too. Actually havent went beyonf 105. Its fun with a large backstop. The large backstop gives me confidence. Buying or searching for arrows takes the fun out of it.

re: Homemade Archery Targets

2010-03-15 23:57:11

posted by: aba. Find what size cardboard you want for your target. Find someone who foam insulates buildings and have him fill you box. They last along time and are light weight

re: Homemade Archery Targets

2010-03-15 23:47:58

posted by: dakota1977. I'm not being critical, I'm just curious... why would you practice at 120 yards? That's freaking amazing. I've never practiced at anything over 70 before. But then again, I won't shoot at a deer in the field if he's over 30 yards. That's just a personal rule of mine. I know there are ALOT of guys that can whack 'em and stack 'em at further distances than that.

-Justin

re: Homemade Archery Targets

2010-03-15 18:27:48

posted by: biggamehunter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChEzs85Fa_Q

looks like it could work. i might have to give it a try. If you find something easy that works. let me know!

re: Homemade Archery Targets

2010-03-15 17:45:04

posted by: kzz1king. Maybe a combo is needed. A backstop that catches or slows the errant arrow or two and a target in front for the rest. The foam blocks I mentioned do work great and can be found anyplace that sells utility trailers. They are used in packing. For what you are describing it is the way I would go with a manufactured or homemade bag targe tto put in front of it.

re: Homemade Archery Targets

2010-03-15 12:45:12

posted by: mathews25.

walkswithwhispers Said:

dw_03 Said:
you definitely will need some sort of back stop though.....i lost two arrows before i threw it in front of the sand pile in my yard.
The whole point of this is to build a large target because THERE ARE NO BACKSTOPS IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY. If you drive outside of Fargo it is absolutley flat as a pancake until you run into either the grasslands in the SE corner of the state or Valley City.

Basically, you drive down a section line, park your vehicle and pace off where to set your target. If you flinch, that arrow is gone. I've recovered arrows 150-200 yards beyond the target. Hence, why i need a large target. You want to take 80 yard shots at a 16 x 20 target with no backstop? Nothing like losing $50 or $75 worth of arrows before the season even starts. You don't get to be good at 60 yards without practicing at 80.

You made a good point to just buy a good target mat!

You might save yourself the money in lost arrows just by buying a good mat!

re: Homemade Archery Targets

2010-03-15 12:33:03

posted by: Dak jP. In the past I have taken 3 hay bales and piled them neatly. Then taking a thick rope loop around the 3 bales and tie a good knot. Now the tricky part, take a stout section of steel pipe and place on top of the pile of straw and under the rope. Start tightening up the rope and compress the straw bales. When secure and tight tie off the pipe on top to keep secure. This makes a fantastic butt for shooting and very cheap. When you start shooting it out replace the bales or try a little more tension on the rope. I did the sand shooting though a good backstop could be a little tough on your arrow finish unless you like silver arrows.

re: Homemade Archery Targets

2010-03-15 12:05:00

posted by: Murrdogg. I've used the pink polystyrene 4'x8' sheets you get from menards for insulation. i wouldn't think at 70 yards you would need it to be to thick. Not sure how broadhead removal would be from it, probably have to unscrew them. When i used the foam it left a light coating on some of my arrows, never seemed to effect flight any. I would think that 8" would be plenty of that stuff to stop an arrow at that range. Not sure what you want to spend and not sure on the price of that stuff anymore.

re: Homemade Archery Targets

2010-03-15 11:44:37

posted by: guns4ever.

Allen Said:

guns4ever Said:

Allen Said:
A pile of sand can be had for about $50.

When I was a bit younger, we would shoot pretty regularly at cardboard boxes set up in the sand piles at the local gravel pits. Never lost a single arrow doing that, nor do I recall ruining many.

Buy a few yards of sand is my suggestion.
Great idea! Shovel a few yards of sand in the back of your truck, head out West of the Sheyenne diversion, shovel it off, do your shooting. When done shovel the sand back onto your truck, take it home and unload it so you can use it again next time.

So obvious, I can't believe I didn't think of that first. Hmmmmmmmmm.

Now I know......my half ton truck ain't big enough to haul a few yards of sand.

Genius idea for a portable shooting target. :)

Ha ha ha, forgot about the want for it to be portable.

Sorry Allen, I just had to poke you on that one. All in good fun.

re: Homemade Archery Targets

2010-03-15 09:59:48

posted by: bowhunter_24. yeah i am sure that would work just fine.