Let's see them targets!

[Samcirrus]

Harbor freight has the best pricing on the foam floor tiles. As far as I know, havent found anything cheaper.

2 boxes of harbor freight foam floor tiles was 90(30% off when you buy a box!)
This gets you 4 feet of height by 2 feet. And for 7.99 the 3 straps are so much better and less dangerous than threaded rods! They're cheap enough that I can swap 1 out quite easily.

 

[Samcirrus]

I'm getting tired of shooting out my bag targets and replacing them every couple of years. I've done the whole song and dance of re-packing and re-bagging targets, however over time I get less and less shots out of them before they're just absolutely useless. Case in point I had two pass throughs at 50 yards last night.

Now that I'm at the stage in my life where I'm making big boy money, I'm considering either making or buying a big boy target (something that's permanently outdoors). I'm looking for something on the larger side where I could comfortably stretch my shots out to much longer distances. What are you all shooting? What has worked for you for repeated long-term abuse?

But honestly, for my basement, I get large 2' by 2' cardboard boxes and fill them with all my kids and my own old clothes towels etc. Nothing beats it for durability for field points. Box has 4 sides,when worn, throw in a new box. I can't and don't use them outside because of rain. I built the foam one for outside!

 

[thedutchtouch]

Here is a similar target I made but using carpet padding (which I got for free) rather than foam pads. I attach a piece of cardboard with dots painted on the face for something to aim at. It's worked really nicely so far. I'm looking forward to seeing how it handles broadheads.View attachment 86627

I love the repurposed wagon

 

[ScottL]

I have used a bulldog targets for 4 years now and it's still going strong. It has outlasted 3 bag targets and 1 of the foam mat targets. But it's limited to feild points ONLY.... Don't ask, just don't accidentally shoot a single bevel into it. It's not a pleasant experience!!!!

 

[Iron_llama]

I bought a Morrel bag target last year. Made the mistake of shooting a Hurricane bag target with a Montec several years ago and had to do exploratory surgery to get it back. So far so good. I've got a bunch of HF floor mats cut for a portable target but haven't finished assembling it. Just bought 2 more packs of mats which will get me where I want, just need to cut them down. I really like the ratchet strap idea, totally stealing that.

 

[shmelton]

So how are you guys cutting your floor mats? Razor knife or table saw?

PS. I’ve used 2x4’s and threaded rod to recompress block style targets that were starting to get pass throughs.


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[Jimdude]

So how are you guys cutting your floor mats? Razor knife or table saw?

PS. I’ve used 2x4’s and threaded rod to recompress block style targets that were starting to get pass throughs.


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I use a circular saw

 

[WHW]

Over a decade ago, I was gifted with enough "heads" to set up an 80 target "non-typical" three D course for traditional bows. I've enjoyed sharing it with lot's of friends. This video is a short peek of the fun my guest and I have had. These targets have held up better than I could have imagined despite being in the weather and having been shot hundreds of times.

 

[BTaylor]

Over a decade ago, I was gifted with enough "heads" to set up an 80 target "non-typical" three D course for traditional bows. I've enjoyed sharing it with lot's of friends. This video is a short peek of the fun my guest and I have had. These targets have held up better than I could have imagined despite being in the weather and having been shot hundreds of times.

Those look easier to hit than the old bottle course.

 

[WHW]

Those look easier to hit than the old bottle course.

Yes, a lot easier. A big upgrade from those small bottles hanging from a string.

 

[Empostarr]

So how are you guys cutting your floor mats? Razor knife or table saw?

PS. I’ve used 2x4’s and threaded rod to recompress block style targets that were starting to get pass throughs.


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I used a table saw for mine and it cut quick and easy thru the foam. I used floormats from Home Depot, but Harbor Freight is cheaper by a couple dollars so when I need to replenish that's where I'll get them from. Luckily their opening a new location right by me.

 

[Iron_llama]

I used a table saw for mine and it cut quick and easy thru the foam. I used floormats from Home Depot, but Harbor Freight is cheaper by a couple dollars so when I need to replenish that's where I'll get them from. Luckily their opening a new location right by me.

Table saw is where it's at. My Craftsman is just barely big enough to use the fence and I wound up C-clamping a piece of scrap lumber to the edge of the table to serve as a fence, but I got it done.

 

[Camelcluch]

The Morrell M48 is a great target. I’m replacing the cover now. It’s just a metal frame covered and stuffed with fabric. You could make one super easy and use the cover. Probably cost about $125 for everything.

 

[RMcDonald7]

2 boxes of harbor freight foam floor tiles was 90(30% off when you buy a box!)
This gets you 4 feet of height by 2 feet. And for 7.99 the 3 straps are so much better and less dangerous than threaded rods! They're cheap enough that I can swap 1 out quite easily. View attachment 86628View attachment 86629

how do these hold up against x-bows?

 

[Nimbus1376]

I've been considering buying one of those big horse stall mats, the black rubber ones about 4x6 foot and hanging it so the top is stationary and the bottom swings. I doubt any arrow would go all the way through one.

I use one as a backstop. Arrows don’t go through it, but they are a real bugger to pull out.

 

[Nimbus1376]

I’m on my second year of my Matrix target. I shoot about 18-30 arrows per day and go through one module per year (or slightly more). I’ll probably pick up 2 new modules next year and be basically back to a brand new target. Matrix products are not cheap, but they seem to hold up well.

 

[Samcirrus]

how do these hold up against x-bows?

I guess it would depend on how tight your ratchet straps are.

 

[Samcirrus]

They stop my 300+fps rip tko arrows pretty well.

 

[boyne bowhunter]

We're about to start a kitchen remodel and we've moved everything out of the kitchen. I told the wife I now have that 40yd range I've always wanted, just open the French door and I'm ready to shoot. She didn't see the humor in it.

 

[Redoak47*]

My tool shed /target shed