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Target Question. Anyone ever make their own?

Rackaddict

Rackaddict

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I'm wanting to make one of those targets that are compressed with all thread. I found out tonight at the archery shop that they make theirs out of sound board. They make it 16" thick but I was thinking about making mine only 8" thick since it wouldn't be used as much as theirs is. If I make it 48" wide by 48" tall and 8" thick I can get 24 pieces out of a 4'x8'x1/2" sheet. So I figure I'll need 4 sheets of the sound board at $8.00 a piece and can make a good backstop/target for a reasonable price. I need a good backstop to protect my privacy fence from getting holes in it when the target moves. Of course I don't hit the fence, but sometimes I let Headgear come over and shoot. Need I say more?
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Anyone ever build one using sound board or any other material like some kind of foam board or anything? Any tips in the building process or does and don'ts would be great.
 
I use to have a link with some great info. Is it held together with all thread?? I will look for it. If I recall correctly it was fairly messy when shot into.
 
Not sure on exactly what you're wanting here Rack, but my dad has a few big shooting bunkers made with compressed cardboard. If this is what you're talking about let me know, I can get some pictuers to you on how we put them together.
 
Rack,
I've never tried the soundboard, but I have tinkered with the compressed cardboard a little bit. Eventually I got tired of cutting the cardboard and took it all into the cardboard dumpster at work. It does work well though as far as ease of use, just have to make sure it doesn't get wet. I'll assume the soundboard is probably the same way. If your really set on making one out of foam or soundboard, I'd use metal pallet strapping instead of all thread with a piece of plywood over the top and bottom of it, all-thread would work, but if one of your arrows catches it, you'll ruin the arrow. My "Block target" needed replaced this year, but instead of getting a new one I went out and bought two hanging "bag" style targets. The arrows pull out of the "bag" style targets easier than the "Block" style, and I think they'll take just as much abuse. A couple years ago I built a post style target stop and capped it with some leftover roof tin. In-between the posts I nailed a piece of rubber belting from work as a backstop, and haven't lost an arrow since. Keeping the rain and sun off of your targets will make them last a-lot longer. Below is a picture of my set-up....may look a little rough, but it's really nice, especially when you've got a couple kids shooting at it.
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doesn't that rubber belting ruin arrows???? I'm not bringing the church group to shoot that one.
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I like the bags myself. You can buy them empty for next to nothing and stuff them with old clothes(cut off buttons/zippers), fabric, WalMart sacks etc etc.

If you are wanting this target for outdoor use the rooftop is an excellent idea and well worth the hassel. I built a 4x4x2' deep (overkill) box target that I stuff with quilt lining (helps to work for a jacket manufacturer) Have an access panel to broom handle innards once things settle. Framed with 2x4's and box is leftover OSB. Face is carpet (juke backed) exposed to outside. Cardboard backed targets work awesome. I use it for indoor use but always wanted to add a rooftop for outdoor use.

Was unable to find my original link but here is a couple:
pa bucks link

Archery Talk

The link that I had was a combination of the 2. It utilized BBQ Wheels for easy transporting. I have also read that people have used the foam that is used on the cill plate when building. Comes in rolls and is fairly cheap.
 
Nice target Critr!

Rack, I'm familiar with the compressed cardboard method like Muddy. I worked at Cenral Range in Dubuque for several years and rebuilt those targets countless times. I don't have pictures but could draw it for you if that would help.
 
Rack - I think this is what you are looking for. I made this last year, it is the same foam that you would use in a block target or archery range wall. My target is 4'x6' with all thread on each corner to tighen it down. I used pressure treated lumber with plywood on the top and bottom of the foam, then a pressure treated 2x4 on top of the plywood to really hold her in place. I'm thinking that this thing is going to outlast me, and you can shoot any type of broadhead into it. I know your long distance but you can call Brady at CIA to find out where he gets it from. 515-266-3912.

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I sure hope your daughter wasn't standing there we you shot that low flyer...maybe you should build a 10x10.
 
Supertec, That's the one I'm talking about. I drew up a plan and it has a top on it like Critter's does. I want to put some lights under the roof top pointing down to the target so I can shot at night also.

Thanks for the info guys.
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Sounds like you have the same problem LIV! At least my miss was at 20 yards!
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That is not saying much is it. Maybe I should delete this now. Oh well too late.
 
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doesn't that rubber belting ruin arrows???? I'm not bringing the church group to shoot that one.

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yeah, those things ate one of mine. atleast i got it back

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