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Author Topic: How do I make my own backstop?  (Read 1555 times)

Offline rugerbh103

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How do I make my own backstop?
« on: January 30, 2008, 02:50:00 PM »
Has anyone made there own back stop? I have about 30 yards in the back yard to work with. I was thinking about using  the thick foam insulation you can buy at the hardware stores. Has anyone used it or have any better ideas for me? Thanks for any help.
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Offline Weekend Warrior

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2008, 03:09:00 PM »
Old carpet works great
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Offline BobW

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2008, 03:36:00 PM »
This works for me.....


I suggest wire bales instead of twine.


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Offline robslifts

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2008, 04:13:00 PM »
hang a couple of layers of carpet behind your target!!
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Offline pseman

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2008, 04:30:00 PM »
I've been thinking about the carpet idea, but what about when it gets wet. Does it mold/mildew? Does it weigh a hundred pounds when wet?

How about the astro-turf type carpet? Did you guys get yours free(scraps from carpet layers)?
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Offline bbassi

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2008, 04:32:00 PM »
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This works for me.....  


I suggest wire bales instead of twine.


BobW
yeah, but where are the other 10 arrows, hummmm?
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Offline Bill Carlsen

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2008, 05:04:00 PM »
The rubber mats they use in horse stalls works great. Check out a feed and grain store or even Craig's List.
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Offline BleekLight

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2008, 06:16:00 PM »
you can use a couple pieces of scrap plywood granted these aren't always easy on your arrows, but it might encourage you not to miss lol  :)  Personally I just put my target in front of my shed works good for me.
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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2008, 06:45:00 PM »
If your near a Paper Mill, you can get some felt (wet or dry).

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Offline rugerbh103

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2008, 07:29:00 PM »
Thanks for the ideas. BobW how many bales of hay is that. Im cheap so I'm trying to figure out prices and hay looks expensive.
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Offline Tim Schoenborn

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2008, 07:36:00 PM »
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Thanks for the ideas. BobW how many bales of hay is that. Im cheap so I'm trying to figure out prices and hay looks expensive.
That is straw not hay...........

Bales of straw here in Michigan are a $1.50 a piece. Hay will run you $3 a bale..............

Can't get much cheaper than that?
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Offline rugerbh103

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2008, 07:38:00 PM »
Maybe  this is a stupid question, but please tell me what the difference is. I see hay for $7.00 a bale.
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Offline Tim Schoenborn

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2008, 07:42:00 PM »
Hay is for Horses..........

Just get Straw........

$7 bucks a bale for Hay is high also. Although Hay is always more than Straw.

You don't need Hay for this. Straw will work fine. Maybe in Va the Hay crop was rough or they are getting it from other areas as I have never paid $7 bucks for a bale of hay. Michigan hay is highly coveted also.

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Offline Dick in Seattle

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2008, 07:46:00 PM »
I put up wall of plywood, doubled sheets 3/4" and 5/8".  It's 6' square.   Then I put hangers on it for 4' burlap bags.

 

for closer targets I used 4' square plywood.  You can see my whole range at:

 http://www.howardhilllongbowmen.com/backyardrange/backyardrange.html

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Offline Dick in Seattle

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2008, 07:47:00 PM »
actually, that's 6' x 8'\\

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Offline longstick

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2008, 07:54:00 PM »
I used a piece of thick carpet for mine,had an old rectangulaer homemade gazebo and layed a piece of 2x6 across and nailed carpet,makes it easily replaceable
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Offline GingivitisKahn

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2008, 09:22:00 PM »
I've tried the hanging carpet thing too and haven't had the same success you guys have.   I'm using some really thick stuff and my 55# DH is putting my aluminums right through it.  I want to try with rubber blunts rather than the Ace hex heads (maybe that's my problem) but so far the carpet just isn't cutting it (though my heads are - heh) for me.
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Offline kawika b

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2008, 09:50:00 PM »
See the hollow tile wall in the background,,, it does wonders for concentration.
   
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Offline Cherokee Scout

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #18 on: January 30, 2008, 10:40:00 PM »
I buy CeloTex at Home Depo or Lowes. As I recall it cost about $7-8 per sheet. My 4'x3' cost less than $100. It comes in 4'x 8' sheets that are 3/4" thick. I cut in 16" strips, 4' wide. I stack them up to whatever height I want. I shot the last one for 16 years! I keep a roof over it to avoid rotting, it is some type of pressed cardboard or wood by product. Not sure what is is, but it works great.
 
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Offline daniel reynolds

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Re: How do I make my own backstop?
« Reply #19 on: January 30, 2008, 11:23:00 PM »
hey John I have shot that one a time or two! And it is the best that I have seen.
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