Why so darned expensive?? Help !!
10-26-2006, 09:24 AM
#11
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Why so darned expensive?? Help !!
i live in a residential area..but have 40yds of fenced in backyard i can safely shoot. i put my target in the corner. my neighbors have a big wooden fence and so do we so thats a double fence. right before that is a BIG apple tree. i made a 90degree corner with a big stack of hay bales 2x deep and 3 high. my target sits infront of that. leaning against the back of the apple tree i leaned up another extra fencing piece. even if i missed all that my arrow still wouldnt hurt anyone. just rather have it all there just incase.
10-26-2006, 09:52 AM
#12
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: El Dorado, Arkansas
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RE: Why so darned expensive?? Help !!
ORIGINAL: Arthur P
I second the idea of finding a safer place to practice. Like joining the local archery club if you've got one around your neck of the woods. Otherwise, get a few of those marine stryofoam floatation blocks, like they use at marinas. Lots cheaper than archery targets and they stop arrows very well, MUCH better and for a lot longer than hay bales do.
I second the idea of finding a safer place to practice. Like joining the local archery club if you've got one around your neck of the woods. Otherwise, get a few of those marine stryofoam floatation blocks, like they use at marinas. Lots cheaper than archery targets and they stop arrows very well, MUCH better and for a lot longer than hay bales do.
Thanks guys
10-26-2006, 10:12 AM
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RE: Why so darned expensive?? Help !!
ORIGINAL: Mike from Texas
Make your own. Go to Home Depot and get some of the foam insulation that is used on houses. Layer them on top of one another andput 2x4s top and bottom with all thread rod between to tighten them down and compress it. Same principal as the block type targets. If youu don't need on 4x8', just cut the sheets in 1/2 and have a 4x4 target. As the lasyer start to wear and it gets loose, just tighten up the all thread rod.
Make your own. Go to Home Depot and get some of the foam insulation that is used on houses. Layer them on top of one another andput 2x4s top and bottom with all thread rod between to tighten them down and compress it. Same principal as the block type targets. If youu don't need on 4x8', just cut the sheets in 1/2 and have a 4x4 target. As the lasyer start to wear and it gets loose, just tighten up the all thread rod.
10-26-2006, 10:19 AM
#14
Giant Nontypical
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RE: Why so darned expensive?? Help !!
Just stuff a bunch of old clothes/curtains/towels/rags/blankets into a duffel bag or a feed sack.
I shoot 78# and I can't even come close to passing through it. Best yet, you can shoot your Muzzy practice heads right in there, anda childcan pull the arrows out with two fingers. They practically fall out of there.
Also, if you work in a manufacturing setting, you might be able to come up with a roll of shrink wrap. If you ball up a bunch of that stuff, and fill a bag or feed sack with that, it will also stop a freight train. The downside to the shrink wrap is that you can't even shoot practice broadheads into it, because it gets all bound up in the plastic. It'sawesome for field points, though.
If any of you think I'm lying or exaggerating, I dare you to try to prove me wrong. You don't need to go blowing your hard-earned money on an expensive bow target. Sure, they're nice, but when money is tight, you don't have to set yourself back when you can easily make a target for free out of junk you have laying around the house.
I shoot 78# and I can't even come close to passing through it. Best yet, you can shoot your Muzzy practice heads right in there, anda childcan pull the arrows out with two fingers. They practically fall out of there.
Also, if you work in a manufacturing setting, you might be able to come up with a roll of shrink wrap. If you ball up a bunch of that stuff, and fill a bag or feed sack with that, it will also stop a freight train. The downside to the shrink wrap is that you can't even shoot practice broadheads into it, because it gets all bound up in the plastic. It'sawesome for field points, though.
If any of you think I'm lying or exaggerating, I dare you to try to prove me wrong. You don't need to go blowing your hard-earned money on an expensive bow target. Sure, they're nice, but when money is tight, you don't have to set yourself back when you can easily make a target for free out of junk you have laying around the house.
10-26-2006, 10:19 AM
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Location: El Dorado, Arkansas
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RE: Why so darned expensive?? Help !!
Yes, I like that Idea too, but I'll have to make a run to home depot and check out the prices of such a setup. Size wise it would be great, but I also am curious about the foam... density, and type of particle. I don't want to have foam chips or residue flying all over my, and the neighbors yards. They might get mad and come use my bow on me...lol... Gotta keep the neighbors happy. Thanks guys.
10-26-2006, 11:00 AM
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RE: Why so darned expensive?? Help !!
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
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
10-26-2006, 12:00 PM
#17
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RE: Why so darned expensive?? Help !!
Well if you do the straw bale way, Instead of hitting up the hardware store and spend like 6 bucks a bale. Just got to any farms that you may have around your area, and just go up to there house and see if they have an straw for sale.
More then likely they will or if they dont they will know who does.
AND if you get it from a farmer you will only spen about 3 bucks for straw.
So check that out, the straw bales will deffently stop your arrows.
More then likely they will or if they dont they will know who does.
AND if you get it from a farmer you will only spen about 3 bucks for straw.
So check that out, the straw bales will deffently stop your arrows.
10-26-2006, 12:19 PM
#18
Nontypical Buck
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Location: Michigan
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RE: Why so darned expensive?? Help !!
ORIGINAL: Ray Hunter 42
Well if you do the straw bale way, Instead of hitting up the hardware store and spend like 6 bucks a bale. Just got to any farms that you may have around your area, and just go up to there house and see if they have an straw for sale.
More then likely they will or if they dont they will know who does.
AND if you get it from a farmer you will only spen about 3 bucks for straw.
So check that out, the straw bales will deffently stop your arrows.
Well if you do the straw bale way, Instead of hitting up the hardware store and spend like 6 bucks a bale. Just got to any farms that you may have around your area, and just go up to there house and see if they have an straw for sale.
More then likely they will or if they dont they will know who does.
AND if you get it from a farmer you will only spen about 3 bucks for straw.
So check that out, the straw bales will deffently stop your arrows.
Tom
10-26-2006, 12:28 PM
#19
Nontypical Buck
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Location: Isle, MN
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RE: Why so darned expensive?? Help !!
I live in the city with a wetland behind my house (and a park behind that) and I don't dare shoot back there. Never have (well, i did when it was just a big corn field).
As far as your question goes. I have no idea either why that target costs so much. that huge block is the only really big one on the market that i know of. they need some competition for one thing.
the local outdoor range has 2straw bales stacked on top of each other. a piece of wood on top and one on bottom and then giant lag bolts (maybe not lag bolts, but you get the picture) that are bolted down putting extra pressure on the straw. so, you can just keep tightening up as needed. they are awesome!!!! If i lived in the country i would TOTALLY build one like that. couldn't cost more then $40
As far as your question goes. I have no idea either why that target costs so much. that huge block is the only really big one on the market that i know of. they need some competition for one thing.
the local outdoor range has 2straw bales stacked on top of each other. a piece of wood on top and one on bottom and then giant lag bolts (maybe not lag bolts, but you get the picture) that are bolted down putting extra pressure on the straw. so, you can just keep tightening up as needed. they are awesome!!!! If i lived in the country i would TOTALLY build one like that. couldn't cost more then $40
10-26-2006, 12:29 PM
#20
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Illinois
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RE: Why so darned expensive?? Help !!
hey/straw bails,or hang a couple big 1/2 inch thick rubber mats together that would work if you could find some, or a bunch of small ones linked together... also think about trajectory, i live in city and shoot from my roof...dont have to worry about a miss then.