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Posted: 5/15/2018 11:44:18 AM EDT
[Last Edit: EdwardAvila]
Time to resurrect this board, so let me start with a couple of recent DIY projects.
First is this backstop built using supplies I had laying around. Base and top are 2x6s, and the uprights are 2x10s. Using 2 Tractor Supply stall mats. Here is the frame: 
Front View: 
Arms on the side are to lay a board across and hold targets off the ground. From the Back: 
Roof was elevated so we could slip in forks and move the target with the tractor. Keeping it portable was a big priority. 
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Posted: 5/15/2018 12:02:57 PM EDT
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Looks to nice to shoot!!!
I am simple, just built what looks like a derelict swing set frame out of Black pipe that is used for Natural Gas a lot and hung 6-8 Steel Plates off of it... I've got a good collection of AR500 targets I can move and swap around... |
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Posted: 5/15/2018 12:18:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smullen:
Looks to nice to shoot!!! I am simple, just built what looks like a derelict swing set frame out of Black pipe that is used for Natural Gas a lot and hung 6-8 Steel Plates off of it... I've got a good collection of AR500 targets I can move and swap around... |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 5/15/2018 1:32:32 PM EDT
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Looks great. Will stall mats stop 9mm or 45?
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Posted: 5/15/2018 1:46:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 08daB:
Looks great. Will stall mats stop 9mm or 45? 
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Posted: 5/15/2018 5:38:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EdwardAvila:
Yeah- but this is for archery, so AR500 and carbon arrows don't get along too well... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EdwardAvila:
Originally Posted By smullen:
Looks to nice to shoot!!! I am simple, just built what looks like a derelict swing set frame out of Black pipe that is used for Natural Gas a lot and hung 6-8 Steel Plates off of it... I've got a good collection of AR500 targets I can move and swap around... Sadly, I've seen a few decks on peoples houses that did not look that nice... |
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BGD
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Posted: 10/21/2018 8:28:54 AM EDT
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Nice job!
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Posted: 10/27/2018 12:08:54 PM EDT
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Followed a link to this, nice set up Big Ed.
The next time I see the stall mat sale I think I will build one. I already have the steel roof leftover from my garage ceiling where I used white roofing sheets. |
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Posted: 12/16/2018 9:47:45 AM EDT
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That looks fantastic, only question I have is are arrows actually not broken if shot into a rubber mat if you miss the target. I could see low power bows, but wonder on stronger ones.
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Posted: 12/16/2018 10:25:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By farmer-dave:
That looks fantastic, only question I have is are arrows actually not broken if shot into a rubber mat if you miss the target. I could see low power bows, but wonder on stronger ones. I made mobile indoor backstops so I can shoot in my garage year round using the mats as well. If you forget to reset your pin after shooting 80yds and come inside to shoot at 20, let’s just say you will be glad you had the mat in front of your garage door... 
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Posted: 3/29/2019 1:52:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Buckshot4U]
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Looks nice OP. You might think about running a few x 4 45* braces just to stiffen it up against possible wind loads. Also, if you can hang your bag target and allow it to swing back and forth a few inches, it will save a little wear on the target.
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Posted: 9/8/2019 2:38:26 PM EDT
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Great job.
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Posted: 9/15/2019 5:39:34 PM EDT
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What a great idea!
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Posted: 1/12/2020 9:11:37 PM EDT
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Here is mine I just finished
 Attached FileFirst I extended the wheel base on a old yard cart. Next I framed in and added the target bag  Attached FileThen I covered both faces in outdoor carpet  Attached FileAdded Velcro to the target backs  Attached FileTest run |
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Posted: 1/12/2020 9:17:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BIG-DUKE-6]
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