Author Topic: Replacing Target (Read 611 times)

Evil Dog · « **on:** January 02, 2006, 11:49:05 AM »

I've been using one of those 36" diameter rolled foam targets for well over a couple of years.... getting about time to seriously consider a replacement as the center area is getting a bit thin. So far I've found the same type of target would be in the $100 range plus shipping. The rice grass version isn't all that much less expensive.

This is a target that stays set up out in the back yard for playtime.... so..... got to thinking...... 3 or 4 bales of straw and a tarp probably wouldn't be over 25 bucks and would surely serve the same purpose. Paper plates make real cheap targets too.

Guess tomorrow will be a trip over to the local feed store.

Woodbutcher · « **Reply #1 on:** January 02, 2006, 12:27:47 PM »

Dear Evil Dog:
I've tried the plastic sacks from the grocery store. Stuffed 'em in a box. Stops heavy woods and gives 2 finger extraction. Nice for training your arrows. Ya got to train your arrows, ya know? Woodbutcher

theoldarcher · « **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2006, 08:43:32 AM »

Another thought: feed sacks (the plastic ones) make good target bodies. I stuff them with shrink wrap that a local furniture store throws away, and use spray paint to make faces, dragons, or other animal silhouettes for my grandchildren. By suspending them from the top corners via cord or bungie cords between trees, off tree limbs, or from posts (or in the winter time from rafters in a barn), they last a long time due to the swing taking the energy out of the arrow. Easy arrow removal, very low cost, and the ability to make targets that grandchildren from four to eighteen enjoy make these a wonderful alternative for me.

Best of luck, Arch

slave · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2006, 08:34:05 PM »

I once ran across a guy who used old blue jeans. Cut off the legs and packed them into boxes most often. A bag works as well. No good for broad heads but always two finger removal with field points.