jrborch Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Wondering if building my own targets what materials to use and if its worth it? Or should i go the route of buying a target. cause right now i dont really have the money to buy a target wondering if making a target will be cheaper and last as long or if buying a target would be a better idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I would save up money and buy a target. Stores have end of year sales to get old inventory out and new inventory in so maybe look for sales. Also...maybe check craigslist.com for used hunting materials. If you think about the time and materials involved in making your own target...almost not worth it. $30-$40 will get you a long lasting durable target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Shoot Vermonthunter a PM. He has some great pics of his homemade targets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I haven't built one, but like the looks of this one....it's from carpet remnants. Think I'll build one when I have a good place to have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 i use square bails sometimes?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Shoot Vermonthunter a PM. He has some great pics of his homemade targets. 3' X 3' X 2' Home Made Rag Target The front of this target is actually heavy landscape burlap .. My father and I have been shooting into both of these targets for about 5 yrs. now .. And a few new rags from time to time and you are good to go .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 how about some detail Luke?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 how about some detail Luke?? Actually, I'll be building one here shortly for my father-in-law to shoot his crossbow into .. I'll break out the digital camera and go through it step by step .. ;) But it's actually pretty straight forward. It's a boxed frame stuffed with rags, with a waterproof roof to keep the rags dry and fluffy,, talk about recycling huh ?? .. :D we also have a couple 3D targets but we mainly save those for "close to season practice" ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ckcranch Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Here is a simple target I made, I have been shooting into it for about two months now and it is still working fine, and I shoot a lot. Here is the link to a post I had on here about making the target. http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70320&highlight=home+made+target Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneB Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 i think taking a burlap sack and shoving old blankets in it should work then take string tie the end off with the string its very cheap and a good way to get rid of clothes your mom bought you that you don't like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongdeer Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I use a burlap bag stuffed with plastic grocery sacks.the bag i'm using now is natural burlap and is on it's second season. if you use the plastic burlap,water is not a problem, natural burlap will rot fast if it gets wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I built a target out of a cardboard box stuffed with old newspapers. It worked great, but I left it out in the rain, and it just fell apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nebo Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 buy a good 3d target with replaceable block. yea it's pricey, but it will last, i promise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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