Foam Target

[Whitetail Addict]

I did a search on foam targets, but it didn't really answer my question. I'm looking for a halfway decent, but fairly cheap block target. Due to some health issues I'm on a very limited income, and want to get the best bang for my buck. I don't expect what I'm asking for to hold up to a lot of arrows. Just something I can shoot a few arrows into each day, that might last the summer and into the fall. I'll be shooting field points most of the year, and i'll switch to broadheads a few weeks before deer season. I guess what I'm asking, is what do you consider to be the best of the "cheap" block targets. Thanks for your help.

Bob

[hart2hart]

Styrofoam blocks free from T.....r S.....y if you have one near.
9 blocks,half a pallet and 15' of rope will make you a 3'x3' bale that will last a long time at that rate.
Just rotate the blocks around to keep from shooting a hole through it.
They use them to separate their trailers during shipment and glad to get rid of them in most cases.

[Coach Jones]

I bought a new block classic for $59 yesterday.   They don't last very long if you go shooting broadheads through them but I tell you it is easy to pull the arrow out with 2 fingers.  I have a big green and you have to drive your knee in it and pull like hell to remove arrows.

[Robert Armstrong]

Cardboard box, fill with spray can foam insulation from hardware store. One can per day untill full. 15 to 25 dollars depending on size of box.

[Whitetail Addict]

Originally posted by Robert Armstrong:
Cardboard box, fill with spray can foam insulation from hardware store. One can per day untill full. 15 to 25 dollars depending on size of box.

You know, I was thinking about spray foam last night, and wondering if it would work for a target. I wasn't smart enough to think of spraying it into a box though.    :rolleyes:    Good idea, thanks.

I'll stop into the supply store the next time I'm up that way and see if they have any of the styro blocks too. That's another good idea, and even cheaper.

Thanks everybody, I appreciate it.

Bob

[Mr. fingers]

Wal- mart
Buck commander umder $40. I usually shoot  homemade bag targets all year but I needed something for BHs picked this one up knowing it would not last long. I was very impressed  has sides for feild point sides and BHs sides.  I will not buy a block again. Not enough bang for your buck. And they do not hold up especially to BHs.

[Robert Armstrong]

I cut up my old 3D targets and put them in with the foam insulation.

[rooni79]

A pile of sand will last you a life time and will be fairly cheap too. A paper cup for a target or a cardboard cut out of a sqirrel or rabbit and you are good to go. Great for broadheads too.

[sheepdogreno]

Originally posted by Whitetail Addict:

Originally posted by Robert Armstrong:
Cardboard box, fill with spray can foam insulation from hardware store. One can per day untill full. 15 to 25 dollars depending on size of box.

You know, I was thinking about spray foam last night, and wondering if it would work for a target. I wasn't smart enough to think of spraying it into a box though.     :rolleyes:     Good idea, thanks.

I'll stop into the supply store the next time I'm up that way and see if they have any of the styro blocks too. That's another good idea, and even cheaper.

Thanks everybody, I appreciate it.

Bob [/b][/QUOT

I tried this in a ball and it didn't work out...the foam won't set up when so much is poured in. I've thought about buying the foam for garage door backs.its super cheap for a big sheet and I could cut it and stack it

[Longbow58]

Bob,are there any archery only clubs near you? I belong to one here and we have a broadhead and field point range for $30 a year. Was wondering about the idea of foam from the trailers from the supply store. Would like another target for my basement.

[njloco]

Old soccer ball filled with expanding foam, you could hang it, kick it, bounce it, roll it, swing it, and  when you feel better, you could use it for practicing your soccer !

[BigJim]

We have the Rinehart blemished 18-1 targets on the web site now. Fantastic easy pull targets that are very mobile and will last a long time.

thanks, bigjim

[Lineman72]

I use the styro blocks from T.S. They work really well in stopping my arrows. One word of caution, the arrows are a mother humper to get out. Thats how tightly packed the styrofoam is. And i am not having issues of little styro balls. The blocks do come in a plastic wrap. And the arrows make a squelching sound, using carbons or woodies

That store doesnt mind getting rid of them, although i had one rep tell me that they get charged for them blocks. I asked a rep and he told me to take as many as i wanted. The blocks were blowing all over the fields.

Box with the spray foam works good, just let one can set for one day. Arrows were a bit snug getting out, also when box was all torn up i would have to get another box asap

Box/bag of tee shirts or works great for fieldpoints, not so much on broadheads. The bh were getting stuck while pulling arrow out.

The sand box works awesome, bag o sand cost 3$ that can get a bit pricey depending on how deep you want your pit. I tried using the sand around my house, since i live in the pines, lots of sugar sand, thought it would be great, but its filled with tiny little rocks. The bag of sand is great for woodies as it strengthens them via the heat(friction). Just have to wipe the sand off after every shot, its very sticky. Weather so cold its like concrete now ;(

Hay bales work great @5$ a bale. Get 4, ratchet strap em together, problem i had was the wet weather, even when i built a roof for em. They got all moldy.

Still currently using potato sacks filled with ole work shirts, i just change the sacks out and they cost me about a buck a piece. Plus its light enough for me to bring in/out of house. The tee shirts will get moldy if left outside.

I have used the blocks, nice but dont hold up like the anything else. I figured for the cost, the bag with clothes works great.

[BigJim]

I hear lots of solutions for "cheap" targets, but I can't help but think that many of them take more effort to build, gather, or take care of than what you are saving.

Yes, I am not of the age/state of mind that I think about every penny, but I have so little time to traipse around that quick is often cheaper.

Sure, I sell the stuff, but that is because it is easy to sell. The products speak for themselves.

Last year, I would have pallets of blem 18-1 targets shipped in and they sold well. This year, I was disappointed to find out that they weren't making nearly as many blems and didn't even have a pallet of them to buy...They have new employee's though and that means blems  
BigJim

[Whitetail Addict]

Lots of good ideas there, thanks a lot everybody. I actually have some plastic feed bags out in the shed somewhere. I'll dig them out, stuff one with old clothes and give that a try too.

I'll check out the target you suggested too BigJim. I shoot your Gold Tip Traditional blems by the way.    

I envy you folks that have a basement to shoot in. I probably shouldn't even tell you this, but I live in a mobile home, and before my girlfriend moved in I used to shoot from the living room, down the hall into the bedroom. Of course I had a good backstop set up behind my target, just in case.   :D  

Thanks again for all your help, I really appreciate it.

Bob

[Kevin Winkler]

I save pieces of ethafoam packaging blocks whenever I can, they would work great for in the center of the box will foam in it.

I had been using those inside of old 3-D targets to repair them, but now I think I will make a box target for myself!

[tracker12]

Another good choice is the plastic wrap that comes on pallets.  I also get it from T*** S****.  Works great, is free, and makes a very light bag that is not affected by water.  Get a 100lb sack and you are good to go.  When I sack gets bag cover it with a new one.  This is my inside the house blank bailing target.

[Fletcher]

I've bought a couple Black Hole targets on special from my local Scheels store.  They hold up very well to field points and pretty good to broadheads.  Best target value I've found for broadheads.  For field points I like a bag.

[Whitetail Addict]

Originally posted by njloco:
Old soccer ball filled with expanding foam, you could hang it, kick it, bounce it, roll it, swing it, and  when you feel better, you could use it for practicing your soccer !

I don't know how I missed this the first time through. That's a good idea. Sounds like a good time to me, and my oldest grandson (5) is gonna love it. I'm always trying to think of ways to keep shooting interesting for him. Thank you.

Bob

[Whitetail Addict]

Kevin Winkler, tracker12 and Fletcher, thanks for your input too, much appreciated.

Bob