Target-Backstop options-what are you guys using?

[P.J. Petiniot]

I recently moved from Indiana, to Florida (South Florida) and I need to build a new target backstop-

I lived in the same house for 20 years, and used the same frame with compressed bails of straw, with rubber belting behind the straw-It served me well but I am ready to move into the 21st century-

I only have one 3 d target with me for now--and I want to built a backstop that will allow me to shoot paper as well as serve as a back stop to my 3 d targets if I happen to miss--    

I don't want straw-or excelsior- I want to build a frame that will allow me to have at least a 4'X4' target face-(I have an 8 year old son, 15 year old daughter and wife of un determined age, that will be shooting on this as well)

I would really love some closed cell foam--but do not have a source down here--

I just figured I would see what other folks are using these days-

P.J.

[Kevin Winkler]

P.J.

I've used a 4'x4' target for years that is stuffed with shrink wrap. Just pick up the shrink wrap from a local store or factory that receives goods on pallets that are wrapped with it.

I built a 2x4 frame work 16" deep, placed it on a plywood platform that is on treated 4x4's. Put plywood on the sides and nailed old carpeting on the front and back. Then all you need to do is stuff it full of the shrink wrap, it will last for years. The only thing you will need to replace is the carpet as it gets shot out or rots. I have been using a nylon mesh on mine that I get from a cheese factory.

[moebow]

PJ,  This isn't a "shooting FORM" question.  Please take over to the Pow Wow.  Thanks.

Arne

[high desert rambler]

i borrowed an idea i saw somewhere on here - i made a frame consisting of a couple verticle 6.5' "blunts" (fencing posts) with a couple of horizontal 2x6's screwed on, stuck it into some concrete-filled holes, then screwed a horse stall mat onto the frame... made mine 4x5'... then i use chain to hang a block target over the front of it...

horse stall mats are some seriously HEAVY durable rubber/tire material - and self-healing for the most part... the really pointy field points will penetrate a bit, the more rounded ones bounce right off... i don't see EVER having to replace this backstop...