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#1 ·
Looking for a new target for the back yard, i can shoot up to about 100 yards in my yard. My current target lasted about 2 years looking for more longevity and better weather resistance. Any sugestions?
 
#8 ·
I recently got a big boy target in 36”x36”. I like it. It was surprisingly lighter then I was thinking it would be which isn’t great considering it’s a bit tough to pull arrows from it. They don’t stick like some targets just a consistent hard pull. Lube reccomended. should last a really long time. Great target for the price. If only the shipping wasn’t so high..
 
#11 ·
I’m making one of these for my back yard. It will last forever.

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Material is Elastafoam from Archerytargets. com. Then all you need is a garden wagon, a sheet of 3/4” plywood, couple 2x4’s, 4 I-bolts and 4 ratchet straps!!

Total cost, including everything should be around $500.

Foam - $379
Wagon - $80 at harbor freight
Wood - $25
Bolts - $8
Straps - $15

I have the Elastafoam in my basement for my indoor range so I speak from experience. You will not need another field point target for 15+ years! I’ve been shooting mine for over 2 years at 18.5 yards and I’ve never had to rotate any of the foam yet and my arrows do not even poke out the back!!! BEST STUFF EVER.


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#12 ·
I have lofting shed used for horses 12x12 and don't have horses any more. I've got 2- 48"x48" block under cover in shed and can shoot out to 70Yd. After shooting I'll cover face so doesn't get direct sunlight. There about 12" off ground. I do have some small blocks I can set in front or 3-D.
 
#17 ·
Does the foam have to be Elastafoam? Although I am not familiar with that foam, would any closed cell foam work? There must be cheaper options. The mount system posted above is awesome. I can build that without too much effort. If there was a cheaper foam option, I could build two.
 
#18 ·
have you youtube'd building one out of carpet remnants? ive seen a lot of people do that. personally I built a big heavy duty frame out of lumber and hung a 4'x6' horse mat on it, then we just hang morrell bag targets from the frame in front of the mat. works great, but is not very portable, however I can take the bag targets wherever I want, and swap them out at will. between me and my friends we have 3 different bags to choose from.
 
#19 ·
I am fortunate, I work for a company that makes blob targets as a by product. I've had at least one blob in my backyard for over 30 years now. And just like a 3D target, they last better if you paint them with latex house paint first, then shoot them. I have a few in the backyard now, and at most of my relatives homes as well. Makes it nice when we go over there for Thanksgiving and Christmas.....
 
#20 ·
What has helped with all my backyard targets is (1) getting them elevated off the ground, and (2) keeping them covered (I have a galvanized tin roof over mine). Add a piece of stall mat, hanging behind them for a piece of mind, and you can't go wrong.
 
#24 ·
Third Hand Man targets are hard to beat. Get a set of skins, build a frame, head to Goodwill and by rags, stuff target, stop. Shoot for years and be happy.
 
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