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Old 04-19-2018, 09:06 AM
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I don't have anywhere convenient to shoot my bow around my house without a good drive. I have shot in my garage a fair amount now at about 14 yards I can practice my form and building muscle. Even though its very close, I am concerned about misses. Do any of you guys shoot in your garage and what are you using for backstops?
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Old 04-19-2018, 09:26 AM
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Have 20 yards into my garage poked a hole through the wall once used to hang up a bunch of old carpets for a backstop

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Old 04-19-2018, 09:27 AM
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Rinehart 18-1 against my garage door. Sometimes less than 5 yards. Pick a spot and shoot your target. If it works at close range outside it will in your garage.
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Old 04-19-2018, 09:58 AM
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Anything from old carpet, as mentioned, to a piece of plywood. At that range, I wouldn't be too worried, but on the other hand, equipment can malfunction at any time, so I understand you wanting to play it safe.
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it's not if you'll poke a hole somewhere you don't want, it's when...you've been warned
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Old 04-19-2018, 11:40 AM
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Go down to UFA of Peavey mart and pick up a stall mat for horse trailers. They are 3'x6' and will stop any misses the target. Will be fun getting the arrow out but no damage to garage. I put one through the insulated steel door once.
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Old 04-19-2018, 01:42 PM
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Go down to UFA of Peavey mart and pick up a stall mat for horse trailers. They are 3'x6' and will stop any misses the target. Will be fun getting the arrow out but no damage to garage. I put one through the insulated steel door once.
What do these stall mats usually run $$?
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Go down to UFA of Peavey mart and pick up a stall mat for horse trailers. They are 3'x6' and will stop any misses the target. Will be fun getting the arrow out but no damage to garage. I put one through the insulated steel door once.
X2. this is what I use. never damaged an arrow and allows me to shoot out to 80 yards and not worry about loosing an arrow.
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