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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: osage outlaw on June 27, 2019, 08:12:35 pm

Title: New backstop
Post by: osage outlaw on June 27, 2019, 08:12:35 pm

A while back I found a section of conveyor belt on the side of the interstate.  That stuff makes a good backstop so I brought it home.  I finally got around to hanging it up and making a new spot to shoot in the yard.  I can get about 40 yards from the front of the garage and even longer if the cars aren't parked close.  It's big enough for a couple of targets.  That's one of those really big deer targets.

(https://i.imgur.com/9azL4pD.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/hMKkj1l.jpg)


My plan for next year is to build a more permanent structure with sides and a roof to keep the rain off of the targets.  Nature is providing some resources.  A large osage tree is falling in my yard next to where I want to build it.  It's dropping about 1' per week.  It's been leaning forever but with all the rain this summer the ground can't hold the roots any longer.  The bark looks twisted so it will go to the saw mill this winter and get cut into boards that I will use for the siding of the target shed. 

(https://i.imgur.com/DN0iSr5.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/V0BmNfc.jpg)

Title: Re: New backstop
Post by: Hawkdancer on June 27, 2019, 08:45:54 pm

Neat idea!  Almost free lumber!  Might even have some posts in there!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: New backstop
Post by: osage outlaw on June 27, 2019, 08:48:21 pm

There are definitely some posts in there.  They won't be straight but they will out last me.

Title: Re: New backstop
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 28, 2019, 12:21:35 pm

Just don't hit it with an arrow, unless you don't want your points back :)

Title: Re: New backstop
Post by: Eric Krewson on June 29, 2019, 06:01:45 am

I would rig your belts so they are hanging and can swing backwards when you hit one with an arrow for a little give. Belts are rough on arrows, just like hitting a wall.

Title: Re: New backstop
Post by: osage outlaw on June 29, 2019, 06:44:31 am

They have some swing to them when an arrow hits them. 

I haven't lost any points yet Pearly  ;)

Title: Re: New backstop
Post by: Knoll on June 29, 2019, 10:01:30 am

Hmmmm . . . my arrows didn't cause any swingin'.    :o

Title: Re: New backstop
Post by: osage outlaw on June 29, 2019, 10:09:07 am

Quote from: Knoll on June 29, 2019, 10:01:30 am

Hmmmm . . . my arrows didn't cause any swingin'.    :o

It's got a better support system now.  And you weren't shooting a 58# bow either  ;D

Title: Re: New backstop
Post by: Danzn Bar on June 29, 2019, 01:37:15 pm

 Hummmm.. I don't need a back stop that big... ;D
DBar

Title: Re: New backstop
Post by: osage outlaw on June 29, 2019, 01:39:54 pm

Quote from: Danzn Bar on June 29, 2019, 01:37:15 pm

Hummmm.. I don't need a back stop that big... ;D
DBar

I don't either but I have friends over to shoot  ;)

Title: Re: New backstop
Post by: Danzn Bar on June 29, 2019, 03:33:40 pm

Yea I know what you mean....
.. :D  ;)
DBar