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Old 12-27-2006, 11:24 AM
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Some years ago,I started making my own arrow targets from old pillows and old clothing that has ALL metal removed(this includes zippers, buttons, snaps) stuffed inside a 100 lb feedsack sewed shut shut. They work great with field points only,allowing for ture 2 finger arrow removal.Simply use a permanent marker for making aiming "dots". This way,a target only costs .75 cents.
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Old 12-27-2006, 01:59 PM
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That's exactly what I do and it works excellent. I stuff plastic bags and old feed sacks and anything else in a feed sack. It is as good as any store bought field point target.
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Old 12-28-2006, 06:21 AM
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I've been shooting at the same "rag bag" target for the last 15 years. I've replaced the outside feed bag about twice a year. The more you shoot at them, the rags inside get choppedup finer, andthe better they work.
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Old 12-28-2006, 02:58 PM
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Exactly, the only thing that needs replacing is the outside bag. The stuffing gets better with time.
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Old 12-30-2006, 06:12 PM
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Yep ive done this also. After the sack gets wore out simply stuff it in another one. Works great and the easiest arrow removal ever. I live on a farm so theyres always rolls of hay too. Thats what i usually shoot at. Works great when your goofin off trying shots at 80 to 100 yards. Less chance of losing an arrow...lol.
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Old 01-07-2007, 10:36 AM
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I've got the burlap sack stuffed with everything and anything for a cheap field point target. Wondering if anyone has any ideas for a "homemade" broadhead target? I was thinking about something using foam rubber. Fishin' for suggestions here.
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Old 01-07-2007, 01:32 PM
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i heard of a guy stacking layers of foam and putting boards on the top and bottom. he then used a ratchet to tighten it down so its a knock off block. he said he likes it but it could mess up your arrows possibly so im sticking with burlap field point targets.
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