reccoment me a backstop for a range!

Discussion in 'DIY Archery & Hunting Projects' started by WhiteMike, Aug 22, 2016.

  1. WhiteMike

    WhiteMike Newb

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    im interested to see what others have used and reccomend. Im new to archery and can hit my target at 20 yards but i dont want to keep losing arrows when i try farther shots. i have plenty of room to set up a nice range.
    so far i have my eye on this one...

    https://www.networld-sports.com/6-x...Wi58oRMjMi4K1zEnWJPB2wEDG6iPSf0SxQaAvDf8P8HAQ

    it is much cheaper than the ones at cabelas i figured id just run a 2x4 across some trees and hang it from that. I couldnt find anything about the strength of it...my bow shoots 330 fps
     
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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    If your bow shoots 330FPS with your set up and not the rated speeds of a noodle weight arrow and maxed lbs I'm extremely impressed!

    What's your set up DL, LB pull, arrow build?
     
  3. remmett70

    remmett70 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'd look for somebody trying to get rid of an old trampoline, cut it in 1/2 and with the frame you could have two backstops around 14' in diameter. Or you could buy a replacement mat from Amazon for around $60 but would need to make your own frame for it.
     
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    trial153 Grizzled Veteran

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    Cow mat ...
     
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    Gator Dale Weekend Warrior

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    Yes a stall my works great
     
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    ybohunt Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Round bale.
     
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    frantic29 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I got a big *** box that a display came in from Walgreens and filled it with plastic and matted it down good. Got the plastic from a Pepsi driver I would see daily. He would save me the plastic wrap that came off pallets. Didn't cost me anything except a few hours work. Arrows go in maybe 6-8 inches. Easy to pull out. Works well for me.
     
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    Bow Diddley Weekend Warrior

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    Inquiring minds. :)

    Mine's rated at 321 but when it's all said and done I average about 264 with the occasional 270 (chrono error?). That's shooting 29" arrows with a 65# dw.

    I haven't found hay bales around here, just pine straw, and those don't stop anything. So I try not to miss. ;) I'd like to see that net in action.
     

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