DIY field point target

[MACHINIST]

The target skins came from http://thirdhandarchery.com/home.asp.Its filled with cloth scraps from a local place I do work for.Stops my arrows with only about 10 inches of penetration.People on archerytalk say they have been using this style target for years and years and never have any problems

 

 

 

[Geno C]

Nice target there... I got board the other day and decided to do a DIY target in my basement. Made from great stuff foam and cardboard. I had so many boxes left over from the move and got creative. Been slinging arrows twice a day 10 arrows a clip for the last few nights. Stops em good and I shoot both my Mathews in em fine. I'll shoot this one then go buy a block black.

[Lawdwaz]

I'm shooting in my basement also.  An old Block target with four little pieces of tissue for aiming spots at 10' still counts...............

 

 

Nice target MACHINIST!

[MACHINIST]

I have this set up at the shop.I can get 60 yards inside,70 if I open a door and shoot 

[Arrow Flinger]

I made one for the 20 yard range in my basement. Works great but took an aweful lot of clothes to fill it up!

[MACHINIST]

When he said it would take 5 55 gallon bags of close to fill one up I thought he was mistaken,nope he is right on the money!! I do some work with a company that has a ton of scrap linen all the time and got all the filling for mine from them before it went into the dumpster.

[shawnhu]

Old clothes is the best for stopping arrows. I paper tune my bow in doors as well, as my favorite range is 45 mins away.

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[RangerClay]

Another good filler is plastic grocery bags and it allows for easier arrow removal that clothes.

[nyantler]

Another good filler is plastic grocery bags and it allows for easier arrow removal that clothes.

That's what I use too.. works great

[Bowtoons]

After shooting the Machinist's target he made. I had to have one for myself. Put this together yesterday. Going to add wheels to it so I can move it in and out easier.

[Pav2704]

Plastic bags from the supermarket work great as well.

... Just noticed that it was posted already.

Edited February 6, 2014 by Pav2704

[thphm]

After shooting the Machinist's target he made. I had to have one for myself. Put this together yesterday. Going to add wheels to it so I can move it in and out easier.20140205_161859.jpg

 

Your target is more forgiving on the arrows then the first one in the post, I would move it away from that that white tank,S**t happins.

[MACHINIST]

Lurking,Why is his more forgiving than mine?Going to be filled with the same materials.

[Bowtoons]

Lurking,Why is his more forgiving than mine?Going to be filled with the same materials.

Rick. I think he's talking about the block sitting on the floor next to it. Yes. The block targets suck! Total waste of money! As far as the LP tank. That will be moved when I shoot. That's my heat source for the back room where I do all my setup and tuning.

[thphm]

It is more forgiving to the arrows ,because there are 4 bullseyes not just 1.After you destroy enough arrows by shooting groups like that, you learn not to shoot at one spot.A target the size of yours, 6 to 8 EA.3'' dia. circles could fit with ease.    

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[MACHINIST]

I have 3 across the face right now and I will add more when I need to.Bowtoons,his friend and I were all shooting at the same time last weekend

[Bowtoons]

I guess he wasn't talking about the block .LOL.

[88GW]

If you dont mind me asking what speed are your bows and what arrows are you using on targets like this?

I ask because i purchased a big green brand archery target and my arrows would be buried 3 inches from the fletching. They rated their target for 350fps. I called them they sent me a new and improved target for free. Kudos to them on their customer service. The new block works well but am always looking for multiple targets to shoot at.

I am shooting a hoyt with easton axis arrows(very thin) probably in the high 200 fps range but definitely under 300fps.

[MACHINIST]

I havent chrono'ed my new bow but the previous owner was just under 300 with a heavier arrow than what I am shooting now so I would say I am 300 +-