DIY archery targets

[Rol]

So I've googled this as well and I see there are tons of ideas online. Just curious if anyone has built there own targets and can pass along a good system. I was thinking of using a bunch of the foam puzzle flooring pieces people use for their kids and just putting 10 of them up stacked behind eachother. Not sure of that foam is too resistant and will damage arrows or not.

Any thoughts or ideas are appreciated and welcome.

Thanks

[Gongshow]

An old suitcase stuffed with old clothes works very well.

[bsmitty27]

As kids we made a large 6x6 log frame (tall fence posts with top plate) got old carpet and hung layers and layers over it till it was good. My kids are coming to the age to start learning and a large target will save me money. Think I'll put one in this spring.
Brad

[Bush Critter]

A stuffed teady bear, the jumbo ones 4’ tall or so. A stuffed pillow case works surprisingly well too. Probably get one or two sessions out of them before you need to repair or at more fabric to them l.

[scalerman]

A gunny sack stuffed full of plastic bags works very well to stop arrows.

[Prdtrgttr]

For the time and effort it takes to make one...go buy one. Tons of options at very reasonable prices.

[Kurt505]

Originally Posted by Prdtrgttr

For the time and effort it takes to make one...go buy one. Tons of options at very reasonable prices.

After making several targets, I fully agree. $80 bag and you're set for a while.

[jcrayford]

Originally Posted by Prdtrgttr

For the time and effort it takes to make one...go buy one. Tons of options at very reasonable prices.

Yep, agreed. Rinehart 18-1 target is well over 10 years old and will probably retire when I do (20 years down the road).... Has taken field points and broadheads.....

And my buddies bag target is almost as nice. In fact, it's easier to pull arrows out of than my Rinehart.

When you stop to think about it, pulling the arrows is the most important thing... If you can't pull an arrow out (or struggle) then you're wearing yourself out.

I should buy a bag target...

J.