This has probably been asked before but I was looking at purchasing a couple of sheets of 4'x8' that is 1" thick pink colored hard foam insulation. Before I purchase this I wanted to know if anyone had used this type of board before.
I've used 1" blue sheets on my last backstop, but it took 4" to stop arrows. The 4 sheets plus a 1/2" plywood backer, my field points would just barely stick in the plywood. Easily removeable though! I would suggest a 1" rubber horse stall mat. That's what I use behind my 3-D deer target now.
I bullt one out of a 4x8 sheet of plywood then cut a hole for the vitals. Made you focus to not stick the wood. I made it by cutting out a small picture of a broadside elk. Then put it in the dark garage and used a flashlight to project the image of the elk on the wood. Covered in burlap with a little rattle can paint and it looked like the real deal.
How do you post pics on here?
Not exactly what ya want but another idea here....similar to biathalonman said above. I took a big piece of burlap and used spray paint to paint a elk....then hung it on a round bale. Using brown black and kaki colors and some shading it looks very realistic - however making it life size did not allow room for the head - just neck and body.
Biathalon man that is exactly the same set up that I have. It looks very real!
i used the insulation styrofoam, but i found the arrows burnt it, and it stuck to the arrows- couldnt get it off with anything- not even acetone
I got an overhead projector from the hospital,. Like the ones you used in school. I outlined an elk on a plastic sheet and projected it onto the foam against a wall in the basement. It worked great and you can move the projector to or away from the wall to get the right dimensions.
Brad your ingenuity never ceases to amaze me lol
Would love to see photos of your targets if you can post them!
I've built a few of these. Can't get a pic to post so here's the link to YouTube I used
https://youtu.be/7oko97cqwqw
QuoteOriginally posted by Basinboy:
I've built a few of these. Can't get a pic to post so here's the link to YouTube I used
https://youtu.be/7oko97cqwqw
That was the first thing I thought of.
Spray painted burlap over straw bales is my everyday target.
Spray painted white foam insulation boards from Home Depot are my broadhead targets. A single 4x8 sheet is cut in half to make two 4x4 sheets. Double thickness is required to stop the arrow. After a few hits in the same spot, I just move the back sheet over a few inches to wear a new spot out. After about a couple hundred shots, it's ready for the trash. But at $20, it's cheap to replace & just make a new one.
I also use a little bit of carpet rolled over a saw horse to a height of 17" (back to brisket) that I use as a quasi-3D target. It's about 6-8 layers of carpet and my field points barely make it through. It's a fun way to put the pressure on to make sure I don't carelessly hit the spine or shoulder (board = bones = potentially ruined arrow)