What target?

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[babs]

I just built this yesterday. Only used (2) 2x12x8 and some target skins from third hand archery. Target size is 48"× 48" and is 6ft tall. And cut door on top and stuffed with plastic and old scrap t shirts. Need to add trim and going to put roof on it. I have about 125-150 dollars in whole project. Arrows are easy to pull.

[Mark R]

Not everyone is handy and has the time and tools necessary,but I made a target out of scrap carpet for less than  $20 and its been outside for the last 4 yrs in harsh midwest weather, and I have not even turned it around yet, still looks like it will last 10 yrs more before I turn it around.

[babs]

It only took a few hours on a weeknd, and Im just giving people a option and ideas of what can be made pretty cheap.

[Bldtrailer]

here's the plans for the life time DYI target above

 http://archeryreport.com/2011/04/diy-lifetime-archery-target/
 

[Mark R]

Bldtrailer that cabinet looks like the one in my den with the tv on it, I guess I should get rid of the tv and get to shootin

[Bldtrailer]

yup my old basement target, I built a much bigger(300pounds 3x4) for the garage if put outside you need to stuff with shrink wrap or roof/or tarp the target

[Friend]

The carpet target I had built recently is performing outstanding, thus far.

Note: Do not use rubber backed carpet as it can be hard on arrows.

[Florida bowhunter]

If you want a target that will last get you a blob target...I have had one for 7 years it has had thousands of shots.and will be good for at least 5 more years virtually indestructible...blobtargets.net

[Friend]

Experiences may be quite different for different individuals.

I own 3 blobs...two are from one manufacturer and one is from another. They are dimensionally virtually identical yet the densities are quite different.

The ~75# blobs only were only utilized for field points...lasted 6 months and have been repaired twice.

The ~120# blob received hundreds of Ultra EFOC BH tipped arrows and 1000's of a variety field point tipped arrows over two years before requiring repair.

Perhaps there is an even denser and thicker blob type target that will yield improved results.

Best of luck in your search.

[CRM_95]

Originally posted by Arrowcraft:
Spider Web if you are shooting carbon
    Pacific Bow Butts for carbon & woodies

        Black Wolf 68" 57#@28-------
   -----Tall Tines 60" 52&45#@28-----

After reading tons of reviews, looking at all kinds of different targets in person and comparing prices I ended up going with a Spyderweb target. It's got the spiders on one side with deer vitals on the other. So far I like it. Time will tell but it seems pretty solid so far. Arrows are super easy to remove. For just field tips I believe it will last me a long time.For it's size this thing is HEAVY!! I bet it weighs 40 lbs lol.

[nek4me]

For someone looking for an inexpensive long wearing target butt for a garage or basement you might consider a heavy duty corrugated box stuffed with rags. I've had one in my garage for over twenty years to work on shortrange form.

A "dishpack" from a moving supply company is a good combination of size and ruggedness. By gluing another thin box big enough to slide a pizza box into on the front eventually you'll have a permanent  hole in the main and thin box and just have to replace the pizza box to hold arrows straight in the butt.

You can easily make the thin box if one of the proper size is not available.  And if you are between pizzas you just slip a sheet of cardboard into or in front and back of the beat up pizza box to accomplish the same thing or have an excuse to go get the real thing.

[1/4 away]

I use a blob target.  They are inexpensive and last a long time, especially if you only use it for field points. I don't, but even with shooting broadheads mine lasted over 2 years.  I spray paint a deer silhouette on mine.

 

[Goshawkin]

I've had great luck with my bulldog target. But if I had to replace it, I'd just build my own

[Don Stokes]

Pine cones, blades of grass, spots of sunlight... I only practice with Judo points.