ctafoya Report post Posted May 4, 2014 As much as I'd like I can't go to the range everyday and shoot. I was thinking about stacking hay 2 deep and 3 high backed with a sheet of plywood against my shed in case I miss my block. Anyone have any other ideas for a backstop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted May 4, 2014 I live out against agricultural fields, I was going to put 3 bails of hay around my target. Two bails behind it vertically, then one horizontally with the target on top. Put my elbow 6" from the wall and set the targets at 80 yards and work from 5 to 80 yards with field tips and broad heads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted May 4, 2014 Another good idea is if you can hang or drape carpet 2 or 3 pieces thick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shooter McGavin Report post Posted May 4, 2014 When I was younger my dad built a 6'x6' pvc stand (2" dia.) and hung eye hooks from the ends and center and we used a 1/4"-1/2" solid rubber anti-fatigue (2) 3'x5' rubber mats as the backstop. It worked really good. Weather proof for the most part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucafu1 Report post Posted May 4, 2014 i used to have straw stacked up as a back stop. it would stop my arrow most of the time but sometimes 3/4 of the arrow would pass through. it lasted about a year or more before i trashed them. it works but i would make something else. something that will last in the weather. now o have a real heavy rubber mat on my fence. it will actually destroy my arrow if it hits. broad heads too. i tested it to make sure its safe. i shoot from my sidewalk in my front yard through my side gate to my target. i wanted to build something to shoot at work (about 100 yards) but i think my boss was afraid to ask his boss. when i see him im gonna ask Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
resolute Report post Posted May 4, 2014 Get rubber mats for horse stalls. After the horses mess them up, I hanged them as a backstop. I can darn near shoot straight at them and not pass thru nor break an arrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctafoya Report post Posted May 4, 2014 Thanks for the input. Sounds like the rubber mats are the way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffhunter Report post Posted May 6, 2014 Some rubber belts work great. If you call the cotton producers here in AZ you can get their reject bails and they work awesome!!!!! And one will work for a great back stop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standman Report post Posted May 6, 2014 If you have access to a bander and banding material, band your bales tight and then band them together. Works very well as a backstop. Brian 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted May 6, 2014 I only have the block wall behind my bag target or block target. Motivates me to shoot better 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camoremi Report post Posted May 6, 2014 This is my backyard setup. Only 20 yards, but helps with form. I go to Ben avery once a week to practice distance shot 70 Plus yards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camoremi Report post Posted May 6, 2014 I rotated picture before posting And it's still sideways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
