Backstop Question

[TheBigRedArcher]

I accidentally post this question in the shooters forum.

I am trying to make it so that I can shoot more in the back yard and get my son into the sport. Ilike the idea of "The Wall" back stop, but the cost is a bit out of the question. Besides carpet, what has anyone used? do ya'll think the mesh contractor tarps, if doubled or tripled over would work? I don't what myself or my son to hit the neighbors dog...maybe the cat but not the dog.

Thoughts

TBRA

[meathead]

I use a horse stall mat. You can catch them on sale sometimes for about $30.

[TheBigRedArcher]

The horse stall mat is my primary backstop. I need something bit bigger to put the wifes nerves at ease.

[Archer1977]

Stall mat works well

[Sam McMichael]

I also have a stall mat and recommend it.

[Bladepeek]

I have half a stall mat in my shop to back up my bag for shooting at fairly close range. Outdoors, I had three layers of carpet hanging from a wood frame, hinged on one end to a retaining wall and the other end with a wheel on it so I could swing it out of the way. Never looked farther than the carpeting because
   a. It worked so well.
   b. was throw away stuff that cost me nothing.

[CEO]

Based on the hole in my shop door, I would not recomend OSB sheeting.

[McDave]

I kind of stage it.  First, of course I have the target, which is what I'm supposed to be hitting.  Then, I have maybe a 3' X 3' piece of foam or old shot-out target behind that, something that is easy to pull the arrows out of.  Then, I have as big a piece (or pieces) of plywood as I think I might need to catch any possible arrow that might miss or deflect from the target.  Of course, if the arrow actually reaches the plywood, then I have a bit of a job getting it out, but that serves me right, don't you think?

[Friend]

A horse stall mat has served me well.

[longstiks]

If you have access to them conveyor ?sp belts work great. Any mining operation should have alot of old belt.
Denny

[dbd870]

I use old conveyor belting as well