ORIGINAL: MichaelT.
I am not naive, or delusional, but I really would like to know what makes Archery targets so blamed expensive. I shoot to a large , 28 x 20 x 11 black hole layered target. Shooting in my back yard, I have often wished for a really big target to use as a back stop target.... so I dont have to chase down arrows if I make a bad shot.
I have looked all over to find something to use, but I cannot believe the prices. In the Lancester's catalogue I just got a few days ago, they have a Block target that would be perfect, but I cannot believe the price. This block 48 x 48 x18 super range target costs 600.00. WHY??? Is this what the market will bare?? Am I just out of touch or can someone tell me why targets of any size are this high????
Also, at that price, I have a feeling that I need to find something else to use. What do you guys use to back your targets. I could use your good ideas. Or is there another type of foam targets someone knows how to get their hand on that is reasonably priced.
Thanks guys
God Bless
If you had a bunch of foam sheets and a banding strapper you could make your own "Block" targets of any size the machine could band. They are real heavy targets and I know shipping plays into the high cost. As an alternate solution; Get a large piece of trampoline material and stretch it tightly between two posts behind your target. It'll stop any field point but I'm not sure on broadheads. Otherwise, just stay closer to the target.