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Old 03-24-2017, 04:12 PM
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Thanks NCC, will do.

I should mention early on in this build that I've been watching posts of these
built by others for the last few years and a few things to know are important.

1. Width or thickness should be at least 12" but no need to go over 18" with
14 to 16" being a good size for modern ultra fast bows.

2. Turn the target around once a year or so to shoot into the back side to
push any bulging of internal clothing back into center. In essence shoot the
closes back into center for the next year.

3. Target skins by Thirdhand for what ever reason seem to retain or shrink the
arrow holes back up better than anything other people have tried to use.

4. Stick with only cotton clothing if possible remove any metal or plastic zippers, buttons etc. Other's have tried plastic, saran or shrink wrap, nylon, rubber, foam of all kinds. Used carpet will contain a huge about of sand or dirt
with acts like sandpaper on the arrow shaft, not good. Some plastics will melt
due to friction and stick to the arrows making them really tough to pull out.
Cotton like Blue Jeans or even curtains or sheets is
the best.

5. About extra reinforsement .. Chicken wire can damage the surface of an
arrow shaft and is not needed really.

Other than the above mentioned there are many ways these targets can be
built. Example .. 4'x4'x 12" with barbque wheels would be much more mobile
and compact.

Oh yea, from the posts I've read and pictures they posted getting anywhere
from 6 to 8 years of use with little if any up keep is common.

Last edited by Bonescreek; 03-24-2017 at 04:18 PM.
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