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Backstops
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With bow season only a few months away it's time to start shooting again. I want to try a few longer shots this year because I got burnt on a couple of small buck last year in the 40-50 range. What can I build a backstop out of that will stop my arrows say out past 60 yards? It needs to probably be like 10'x10'.
"I'd rather go down the river with seven studs than with a hundred ****heads"
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Re: Backstops
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06/26/08 04:19 PM
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I have seen pieces of that black expansion material that is used in concrete pours.....know what I am talking about? Anyway, about 1/2 thick and you can get them in full 4x8 sheets. I have seen them ripped down to 12" wide, and cut lots of them up in full 12" wide strips at 8 feet long. Stack them up on top of each other. However tall that you would like. Then take collars to put on top and bottom. Then use all-thread bolts to squeeze them together. Sort of like a huge Block target. It makes a great wall to stop those arrows. Yes they will penetrate just a little, but easily removed. Will not damage arrows. But you would need to put a top over this to prevent water/sun damage. I have seen one built like this at a hunting/fishing store. 
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Re: Backstops
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06/26/08 05:43 PM
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I use to use an old army wool blanket hanging from a clothes line. Make sure its loose (ie; just attached at the top but bottom just hanging above the ground)and it worked for me
Ricky
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Re: Backstops
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06/26/08 06:21 PM
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Originally posted by General:
What can I build a backstop out of that will stop my arrows say out past 60 yards? I use an oak tree.
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Re: Backstops
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06/26/08 06:30 PM
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Originally posted by Outback: Originally posted by General:
[b] What can I build a backstop out of that will stop my arrows say out past 60 yards? I use a Pine tree
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Re: Backstops
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06/27/08 03:34 AM
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I don't need a backstop. :p  :p
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Re: Backstops
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06/27/08 06:45 AM
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Originally posted by Shaw: I don't need a backstop. :p :p It's hard to generate enough energy in those #2 pencils you shoot to go 50 yards! :p
"I'd rather go down the river with seven studs than with a hundred ****heads"
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Re: Backstops
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06/27/08 08:59 AM
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Not trying to be an ass but if you can't hit a regular target at 40-50-60 yards you sure don't need to be shooting at deer that far away. get proficient in the 20-30 yard range then start moving back
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Re: Backstops
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Not trying to be an @ss either but if I could hit something at 60 yard range I wouldn't need a backstop. How can I get good enough to shoot a deer out to that range if I can't prcatice?
"I'd rather go down the river with seven studs than with a hundred ****heads"
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Re: Backstops
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Originally posted by BigDalk: Not trying to be an ass but if you can't hit a regular target at 40-50-60 yards you sure don't need to be shooting at deer that far away. get proficient in the 20-30 yard range then start moving back I won't shoot at a deer past 35 maybe 40 yds but I like to practice out to at least 50 and 60 yds myself. Heck I even try some 70 yarders for fun. It makes 30 yds a lot easier. And I like a big target just to help my comfort zone to keep from worring about losing an arrow. Ricky
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Re: Backstops
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06/27/08 08:49 PM
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Originally posted by hippi: Ive heard trailer tires do pretty good. If I shoot the house the old lady'll be pissed!
"I'd rather go down the river with seven studs than with a hundred ****heads"
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Re: Backstops
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06/28/08 08:40 AM
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Originally posted by General: Originally posted by Shaw: [b] I don't need a backstop. :p :p They'll blow through a doe's heart at 46 yards though, won't they goober? :p
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Re: Backstops
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06/28/08 01:23 PM
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Originally posted by Shaw: Originally posted by General: [b] Originally posted by Shaw: [b] I don't need a backstop. :p :p It's hard to generate enough energy in those #2 pencils you shoot to go 50 yards! :p [/b] The luck of the leprechaun was definetely with you that day.
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