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Post by oldfarmsblueman on Jul 15, 2008 6:30:47 GMT -5
I just hung up my Morrell's out door range target. It is MUCH better then laying down.I think it tightened the insides up because now I get a lot less penetration. And my arrows come out with no effort  |
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Post by lockmaster on Jul 15, 2008 9:43:45 GMT -5
Hanging it is the best way to go. I allows "give" from arrow impact. I have found over the years that a "bungee cord" stetched across the back of the bag about 6-8 inches up still allows the give but will keep the bag from swinging a lot after each shot. Just put a screw eye in the side posts about 6-8 inches up from the bottom of the bag and attach the cord. Use a cord sligtly shorter than the distance between the post so there is some tightness when you strtch the cord and attach it. This is mine (from the back):  It is likely the "give" you created by hanging it that reduced penetration! |
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jamaltwy
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just move closer to the cursor!!!! I'm in for the kill!!
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Post by jamaltwy on Jul 15, 2008 19:03:37 GMT -5
Yes !!
hanging the bag makes it last so much longer... I went through the bag in less than a year when i first got one and the company stood by it but they told me how to make it last.. In fact it lasted 2 years before rebagging it just the other week...
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bowman
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Sept. 2006 Ontario, My Father-inLaw and me
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Post by bowman on Jul 15, 2008 19:43:49 GMT -5
Hanging it is the best way to go. I allows "give" from arrow impact. I have found over the years that a "bungee cord" stetched across the back of the bag about 6-8 inches up still allows the give but will keep the bag from swinging a lot after each shot. Just put a screw eye in the side posts about 6-8 inches up from the bottom of the bag and attach the cord. Use a cord sligtly shorter than the distance between the post so there is some tightness when you strtch the cord and attach it. This is mine (from the back): It is likely the "give" you created by hanging it that reduces penetration! I do the same a Lockmaster. the only difference is I have a roof over mine. I'll take a picture in the morning |
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Post by lockmaster on Jul 16, 2008 7:51:58 GMT -5
Yea bowman, a roof is definitely a good idea. The outdoor range target is supposed to be weather proof but after having 1000 or so punctures from field tips, the water really seeps in when it rains.  I have been wanting to put a roof over mine for at least the last 4 years...just never seem to get started on it!   |
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