Posted: 5/15/2018 11:44:18 AM EDT
[Last Edit: EdwardAvila][Edited]
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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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"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
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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... |
LARUEMINATI
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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... |
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
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Originally Posted By EdwardAvila:
Yeah- but this is for archery, so AR500 and carbon arrows don't get along too well... Originally 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... |
LARUEMINATI
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Originally 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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"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
| 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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Here is mine I just finished Attached File First I extended the wheel base on a old yard cart. Next I framed in and added the target bag Attached File Then I covered both faces in outdoor carpet Attached File Added Velcro to the target backs Attached File Test run |
Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well armed sheep protesting that vote.
<Ben Franklin>
Liberty is a well armed sheep protesting that vote.
<Ben Franklin>
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Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well armed sheep protesting that vote.
<Ben Franklin>
Liberty is a well armed sheep protesting that vote.
<Ben Franklin>
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Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well armed sheep protesting that vote.
<Ben Franklin>
Liberty is a well armed sheep protesting that vote.
<Ben Franklin>
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Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well armed sheep protesting that vote.
<Ben Franklin>
Liberty is a well armed sheep protesting that vote.
<Ben Franklin>
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Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well armed sheep protesting that vote.
<Ben Franklin>
Liberty is a well armed sheep protesting that vote.
<Ben Franklin>
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Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well armed sheep protesting that vote.
<Ben Franklin>
Liberty is a well armed sheep protesting that vote.
<Ben Franklin>