Traditional Archery Discussions on the Leatherwall


Large Target / Backstop

Messages posted to thread:
Rick 3 25-Nov-18
eddie c 26-Nov-18
nomo 26-Nov-18
papadeerhtr 26-Nov-18
yorktown5 26-Nov-18
76aggie 26-Nov-18
Andy Man 26-Nov-18
From: Rick 3
Date: 25-Nov-18




Hi guys and gals,

I am looking to set up a new shooting area at my house and I need recommendations about what to use as a backstop. I have tried hay bales and they don't work. So o am looking for suggestions for cheap large backstops that yall have made / use. Please let me know what yall have.

Thanks,

Rick

From: eddie c
Date: 26-Nov-18




I've used cheap sheets of 3/4 plywood but horse stall mats are probably the way to go.

From: nomo
Date: 26-Nov-18




My next one will be horse stall mats.

From: papadeerhtr
Date: 26-Nov-18




How much are stall mats and how big are they

From: yorktown5
Date: 26-Nov-18




The stall mats are HEAVY, so are usually sold 4'X4' sized to be manageable. Don't remember the price, but it was the best/least costly setup for my backyard range.

I hung them on a fence gate, but had to add a wheel on the gate to support the weight and still be able to swing the gate open.

From: 76aggie
Date: 26-Nov-18




I believe they are in 4x8 sheets where I got mine. They are heavy. 4x4 would be much better. As I recall they are around 30 to 40 bucks at Tractor Supply.

From: Andy Man
Date: 26-Nov-18




about $30 for a 4'x8' had to cut to fit my target with a carbide blade in a skill saw to 4'x4' stunk cutting and ruined the blade





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