Built a new target backstop

[FrankM]

Hey Brian, you've used minimal wood there, and your supports are low. Do you find it pretty sturdy or does it seem a bit light?

[Mountainboy]

Excellent idea!  Just might build one myself!  Thanks for the pics!

[Bel007]

Frank
Back seems real solid as is.  I used 3inch decking screws rather than nails.  I left the option to add a front brace if needed... but there just isn't that much force going into the thing so I figured I'd be OK with it as is.  Now if my kids decide to use it as a monkey bar set.. I may need to beef it up.

[Craig Schoneberg]

Just got back from Tractor Supply - with my new backstop.  Thanks for the info . . .
Craig

[FrankM]

Thanks Brian! When I replaced my plywood, I had to shore up two corners cause of my design. I might change it around to your style if it starts to weaken.

[Craig Schoneberg]

My backstop is now built and being used.
Craig

[mcgroundstalker]

Very, very, very good idea! Think I'll build one like it myself.    Although I will use pressure treated lumber...

... mike ...     ...

[onemoreshot]

What is the size of the mat?

[SveinD]

Looks good! But that mat'd cost more like 150$ in Norway  :(

[coaster500]

Brian, can you shoot thru the mat? I mean if you miss and it takes a direct hit will the arrow go all the way thru?

[JRY309]

Nice job!

[Bel007]

Originally posted by coaster500:
Brian, can you shoot thru the mat? I mean if you miss and it takes a direct hit will the arrow go all the way thru?

Nope. Not with a stick bow.  My heaviest arrows (approx 735gr) out of my heaviest bow (#60) will penetrate through the field point with about 1 inch sticking out the back.

When I shot a compound at 300+fps I could get about half an arrow to penetrate.

I have not tried (i.e. missed on purpose) with a broadhead yet so can't say for sure how the mat handles a BH.

[Hud]

Great idea.  I have compressed straw bales (3) sitting on top of a dolly, inside the garage with plywood against the wall. The stall mat would work better than the plywood. The bales weigh around 80 lbs each, and they are wrapped inside 4 mil. plastic to keep the straw off the floor. I like the mat idea better, with a Block style target much better, less mess and takes up less space. Thanks

[FrankM]

I have the same mat. I shot it with a 54# bow, with a 593 gr. arrow and a Zwickey Black Diamond from about 10 feet away. The arrow went through about 4-5 inches.

[coaster500]

Tough stuff    

Thanks for the answer ---->

[drags]

This is exactly what I've been looking for to put in my backyard.  I'll be making mine this weekend.  Thanks for sharing Brian.    

[Bel007]

 
glad y'all like it.  Feels good to finally contribute something here that other find usefull.

[Jack Denbow]

What size screws did you use to hold the mat up, it looks heavy.
Jack

[Dave Bowers]

Thats really nice...gives me a great idea for my new house.

[gregk]

I like it!!