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Best archery back stop I have used consists of a rack supporting three horizontal poles spaced a few inches apart with carpet pieces draped over them providing six separate curtains of what ever size the frame can support. For new archers I have a framework that is six foot wide and six foot high draped with twelve by six pieces of carpet. In use as the arrow hits each drape, the drape deflects, changing the angle the arrow enters the next one which slows and stops the arrow. I have made the frame from poles cut in the woods for no cost, draped with scrap carpet for no cost. A hundred pound compound only pierced three of the six layers. Also does not leave a difficult to remove residue on the arrow that plastic stuffed targets do.
@@yaknlife6894 just bought all of the materials including harbor freight wheels thx to your video. Lowes walked around with me and gave me a bunch of scrap plastic to use as well 😅
This video is fantastic! It’s inspired me to start practicing with my own target. Thanks again for sharing. You should include an affiliate link so we can order and you can earn a commission.
Fabric might stop arrows and a couple bag targets I've added a new skin to had fabric inside them. The issue I have with fabric is it not only gets extremely heavy when it rains but when its wet my arrows cut right thru the targets. I think I would fill my target with plastic first round bc the plastic wont soak up water and I'd hope after it rains my arrows don't punch thru the target. I'm curious how this target does with 4mm-5mm arrows after it rains?
@@tsi-rocket4144 after a year we’ve shot everything into the target from cheap arrows to full metal jacket arrows and small diameter axis arrows. Holding up fantastic. Haven’t even come close to half the arrow penetrating. You are correct though with the fabric getting wet and becoming very heavy. Luckily we just keep it in one spot and don’t move it much
Hunters draw length is too short. Great video. I’ve made a couple of these before. Lumber yards is a great place to get plastic from. They wrap lumber in it for transport.
His draw length has been since adjusted. He’s been growing so rapidly it’s crazy! His real problem was his anchor point. It was back to far which was in turn making him hold his bow further out! His form and posture has also been fixed causing him to shoot so much better!
His draw was increased twice since then. He’s grown like he’s had a steady diet of miracle grow. He’s actually now at 28.5. He also was anchoring to far back which ended up resulting in him pulling his hand he held the bow with back!
The least expensive 3x3 target ever. $70-80 and old clothes, plastic whatever. The Morrel bags are nothing but rags etc too. The trash bins at Goodwill will usually have tons of clothes they won’t sell. Just cut off the buttons, zippers etc. anything hard that can ruin a field or target point. Wear rubber gloves handling any old clothing. I made a mixture of clothes and plastic randomly packed in my homemade targets
It’s been an amazing target that’s held up better than I could ever expect! And yes, bag targets are made up of rags! That’s a great point as well, make sure buttons and zippers are removed!
@@yaknlife6894 when hit with an arrow a zipper will simply separate, plastic buttons will explode. In my 30+ years of making and selling targets I have never waisted time on removal. On my own personal targets I have only damaged a couple of field points in 30 years. I really don’t suggest removing buttons and zippers..
Yak, thanks for videoing your build. This was the first time I saw it. I like how you held the lid in place. Just so your viewers know, I prefer old clothing materials. Shirts, pants, coats, towels, sheets, etc all do work well and available pretty easily if you ask. Using various colors, the filler will show through all targets. That is why we suggest black plastic contractors bag or land scape filler. If you use the target out doors, unless it is covered the clothing will get damp and mildew. Leave it out side and continue to shoot a few more years.😉
@@thirdhandman I definitely feel it’s much easier to remove arrows where the target is stuffed with the moving blankets and old clothes. Plastic stops them and isn’t exactly a hard removal, the fabric section is just easier!
I'm gonna build that ! Thank's for sharing.
Only recommendation I would make is to add some wheels at the bottom for ease of use
I once stuffed a 1 gallon plastic jug with grocery store shopping bags for a pellet gun target.
Probably works well!
Hunter is doing pretty dang good. Could be the next Levi Morgan!
I hope so!
Great video. I have been using all of the fabric grocery bags my wife gets all the time as we get them delivered. Got to do something with them
Hey that works! I absolutely love this target! I’m planning on making another in the future
Best archery back stop I have used consists of a rack supporting three horizontal poles spaced a few inches apart with carpet pieces draped over them providing six separate curtains of what ever size the frame can support. For new archers I have a framework that is six foot wide and six foot high draped with twelve by six pieces of carpet. In use as the arrow hits each drape, the drape deflects, changing the angle the arrow enters the next one which slows and stops the arrow. I have made the frame from poles cut in the woods for no cost, draped with scrap carpet for no cost. A hundred pound compound only pierced three of the six layers. Also does not leave a difficult to remove residue on the arrow that plastic stuffed targets do.
That sounds like a great idea!
Awesome video! Definitely doing this. I will probably figure out a way to put wheels on the bottom for ease of movement.
I’m actually in the process of adding some wheels that I got from Harbor Freight!
@@yaknlife6894 just bought all of the materials including harbor freight wheels thx to your video. Lowes walked around with me and gave me a bunch of scrap plastic to use as well 😅
Awesome video, been working on one for my backyard.
I absolutely love shooting it! A great, large target that arrows are easily removed from!
This video is fantastic! It’s inspired me to start practicing with my own target. Thanks again for sharing. You should include an affiliate link so we can order and you can earn a commission.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Unfortunately Amazon doesn’t have the target skins on there. I’ll see if I can add a link to the actual site!
I was able to add a link! Amazon has them again!
Fabric might stop arrows and a couple bag targets I've added a new skin to had fabric inside them. The issue I have with fabric is it not only gets extremely heavy when it rains but when its wet my arrows cut right thru the targets. I think I would fill my target with plastic first round bc the plastic wont soak up water and I'd hope after it rains my arrows don't punch thru the target. I'm curious how this target does with 4mm-5mm arrows after it rains?
@@tsi-rocket4144 after a year we’ve shot everything into the target from cheap arrows to full metal jacket arrows and small diameter axis arrows. Holding up fantastic. Haven’t even come close to half the arrow penetrating. You are correct though with the fabric getting wet and becoming very heavy. Luckily we just keep it in one spot and don’t move it much
😂 I might get yelled at by the wife 😂 priceless!
Happy wife, happy life 😂😂😂
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Hunters draw length is too short. Great video. I’ve made a couple of these before. Lumber yards is a great place to get plastic from. They wrap lumber in it for transport.
His draw length has been since adjusted. He’s been growing so rapidly it’s crazy! His real problem was his anchor point. It was back to far which was in turn making him hold his bow further out! His form and posture has also been fixed causing him to shoot so much better!
Impressive my crossbow shots 425 fps. My Spyderweb stops mine its almost a year old. Was wondering if your concept would stop mine from going through
I’ve actually shot a crossbow at this! The crossbow is rated at almost 400 fps and had no issue stopping the bolt!
I’ve heard of people doing the same thing but put small legs on the bottom so the wood doesn’t rot.
I’m going to add some wheels!
Approx how heavy is that? Assuming it’s got some weight to it if you’re putting wheels on it.
Hunters draw length is way to short but great build super cool target and price friendly
His draw was increased twice since then. He’s grown like he’s had a steady diet of miracle grow. He’s actually now at 28.5. He also was anchoring to far back which ended up resulting in him pulling his hand he held the bow with back!
@yaknlife6894 yeah I was literally thinking when I noticed it that I bet it's hard to keep on top of a growing kids draw length 😀
Thanks! Good vid!
Thank you! Any questions let me know!
@@yaknlife6894 have you put enough arrows into it to truly appreciate it or not?
@@waynestevenson9613 I’ve probably put a few hundred into it now between my son and I.
Plastic is better - cloth is heavy and if water gets in cloth will retain water
Agreed! I have no problem with the plastic. The cloth is a little easier to remove arrows with though
The least expensive 3x3 target ever. $70-80 and old clothes, plastic whatever. The Morrel bags are nothing but rags etc too. The trash bins at Goodwill will usually have tons of clothes they won’t sell. Just cut off the buttons, zippers etc. anything hard that can ruin a field or target point. Wear rubber gloves handling any old clothing. I made a mixture of clothes and plastic randomly packed in my homemade targets
It’s been an amazing target that’s held up better than I could ever expect! And yes, bag targets are made up of rags! That’s a great point as well, make sure buttons and zippers are removed!
@@yaknlife6894 when hit with an arrow a zipper will simply separate, plastic buttons will explode. In my 30+ years of making and selling targets I have never waisted time on removal. On my own personal targets I have only damaged a couple of field points in 30 years. I really don’t suggest removing buttons and zippers..
Yak, thanks for videoing your build. This was the first time I saw it. I like how you held the lid in place. Just so your viewers know, I prefer old clothing materials. Shirts, pants, coats, towels, sheets, etc all do work well and available pretty easily if you ask. Using various colors, the filler will show through all targets. That is why we suggest black plastic contractors bag or land scape filler. If you use the target out doors, unless it is covered the clothing will get damp and mildew. Leave it out side and continue to shoot a few more years.😉
@@thirdhandman I definitely feel it’s much easier to remove arrows where the target is stuffed with the moving blankets and old clothes. Plastic stops them and isn’t exactly a hard removal, the fabric section is just easier!
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Yikes! 😬 please get that kid a bow that fits him. Some actual coaching would do wonders, too. Good luck out there.
It fits him great! He was measured by a pro shop, actually 2 different ones
The bow does fit me and plus I’ve only been shooting for 4 months and we have gone to multiple bow shops