Target Back Stop Help

Gator1 · March 08, 2018, 10:39:00 PM

Ok gang. I'm looking for some guidance. I'd like to make a back stop to put behind my bag target.

Initial thought I'd a horse stall mat on frame with wheels then hang bag target in front. Rob D. A while back mentioned carpet hung verically that worked good for stopping arrows. This will be to shoot in my garage.

Any ideas appreciated.

Thank you

Gator1 · March 08, 2018, 10:40:00 PM

Sam McMichael · March 08, 2018, 10:46:00 PM

I use the horse stall mat on a frame, and it works very well. I wish I had put wheels on mine, but that is the only draw back. It is cost effective and works. Plus, this is a simple thing to put together. For me, there is no down side to the horse stall mat as a backstop.

Sam McMichael · March 08, 2018, 10:47:00 PM

OOPS! double post. Sorry 'bout dat.

Gator1 · March 08, 2018, 10:57:00 PM

Sam. Thank you I appreciate your input

acedoc · March 08, 2018, 11:24:00 PM

I use pine boards made into a long sort of wall. I added rubber gym tiles just behind the target to add some resilience.

BAK · March 08, 2018, 11:35:00 PM

Horse mat attached along the top only. Works just great.

March 09, 2018, 08:51:00 AM

Horse stall mat, suspended from the top, and left floppy, but off the ground at the bottom. That way it will give a bit when an arrow hits it, and the arrow won't stick in it most of the time.

Bisch

Buckeye1977 · March 09, 2018, 09:05:00 AM

Stall mat. Will stop the fastest bows no problem with no damage to arrows

reddogge · March 09, 2018, 09:47:00 AM

They are quite heavy so you'll need good wheels and frame.

Trenton G. · March 09, 2018, 09:57:00 AM

I've just got a couple of pieces of old carpet cut into big squares hanging with a couple inches between them. Stops arrows well.

kat · March 09, 2018, 10:16:00 AM

Another vote for the horse mat. Only drawback is that it is VERY heavy.

Possum Head · March 09, 2018, 10:29:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Trenton G.:
I've just got a couple of pieces of old carpet cut into big squares hanging with a couple inches between them. Stops arrows well.

A lot more economical than rubber and wheels and if you still ain't convinced slap a sheet of 7/16 OSB behind it

Orion · March 09, 2018, 10:58:00 AM

One issue you may run into with the horse mat, particularly if you plan to use it inside, is it's smell. The rubber/composit has a pretty strong chemical odor. My wife was allergic to it. Had to get rid of it.

Carpet with some space behind it so it can move works well. Two pieces a few inches apart is even better.

Gator1 · March 09, 2018, 05:56:00 PM

Good tips. I'm thinking of keeping it in the Garage.

I'm starting to ponder the carpet idea. I have to shoot pretty close as I live in town and I could get in trouble.

Going to shoot into the Garage probably max 10-15 yard shooting.

Thanks for all the info.

Cyclic-Rivers · March 09, 2018, 06:12:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by kat:
Another vote for the horse mat. Only drawback is that it is VERY heavy.

This! I lag bolted 2x4 s on front/back across the top then screwed hooks into it. Next time I'll get help if I ever wanted to move it. It's hung from a rafter

OkKeith · March 09, 2018, 08:32:00 PM

I use a floppy horse mat on a frame as well. First frame of 2X4s was a fail and collapsed. As Kat said, they are heavy and like Orion said they do stink for a while. Went to a scrap 4X4 frame (I think they are actually landscape timbers) and no problem since.

I can see the layers of carpet working though...

OkKeith

flyguysc · March 10, 2018, 08:21:00 AM

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Gator1 · March 10, 2018, 12:43:00 PM

Very nice

yard dog · March 10, 2018, 04:36:00 PM