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Post by CopperHead on Jan 28, 2008 10:41:53 GMT -5
I am in the process of setting up an area for me and the boys to shoot again now that we got settled in to the house. I was going to try the trail and error method in making a backstop but I figured it made better sense to ask for advice. ;D So with that said does anyone have any suggestions or ideas on a good backstop. My kids are 10, 11 and 12 and don't practice much as they stay busy with other teams sports, so occasionally there will be a few flyers. Maybe even a few from me.  Thanks for any feedback. |
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Post by BT on Jan 28, 2008 11:10:38 GMT -5
Best backstop IMO is a canvas tarp that is hung with a 2X4 stitched into the bottom. The weight of the wood Will keep the wind from kicking it around and if the bottom is not secured , the arrows will lose most of their energy penetrating as the canvas will resist and give to the impact.  Polypropylene is also a great filler which will stop any arrow. You can fill a nylon grain bag and the polyfill will last forever  |
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jamaltwy
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Post by jamaltwy on Jan 28, 2008 20:27:35 GMT -5
i saw a great backstop @ the range in AK.... built little huts , put conveyor belt strips hanging down and hay in them targets fit in huts roofs kept hay dry and if the arrow went trough the hay belts stopped arrows dead....
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Post by CopperHead on Jan 29, 2008 19:15:35 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestions guys.
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Post by jamaltwy on Jul 2, 2008 21:55:43 GMT -5
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Post by jamaltwy on Jul 2, 2008 21:56:50 GMT -5
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Post by BT on Jul 4, 2008 9:21:25 GMT -5
Card board. Go to the liquor stores and collect all their boxes each week and you'll have plenty in no time Put two 2X4's in the ground and use a third to compress the cardboard downward between the two uprights. Secure the compressor with a few dry wall screws and you've got a good back stop |
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Post by jamaltwy on Jul 7, 2008 21:34:51 GMT -5
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Post by royden on Jul 7, 2008 22:53:27 GMT -5
do the same as cardboard but use commercial grade or low nap carpet cut in 8" X 4' strips and compressed.  I think I would compress it with two 2X4's and a come-along or maybe a couple of HD ratchet straps to really get some squezum on it. |
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Post by CopperHead on Jul 8, 2008 21:07:35 GMT -5
do the same as cardboard but use commercial grade or low nap carpet cut in 8" X 4' strips and compressed. I think I would compress it with two 2X4's and a come-along or maybe a couple of HD ratchet straps to really get some squezum on it. Royden, This idea seems like it would work would be pretty sturdy. Thanks. |
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I think I would compress it with two 2X4's and a come-along or maybe a couple of HD ratchet straps to really get some squezum on it.