DIY portable archery backstop

[Batjac]

I just released a video on how to make a portable target/backstop.

 

[mjh]

I like it! I've a backstop but I've been working on a easy set up and tear down method for storage and transport. Giant sawhorse just might work.

 

[Batjac]

Glad you like it. Thanks for watching.

 

[ryndxt]

This is exactly what I’ve been trying to plan out. What did you use to mount the stall mat? Did you pre drilled the mat or put screws directly through?

 

[Btaylor]

Nice target setup!!

 

[LostArra]

Great setup. I always wondered about that compressed hay for a target.

I've used a stall mat for a backstop and it's probably the safest option.
I realize this is the traditional archery section but be warned that a stray compound arrow (not that anyone misses with a compound) might require a winch or a come-along to pull out of the mat.

 

[Black Titan]

Great setup. I always wondered about that compressed hay for a target.

I've used a stall mat for a backstop and it's probably the safest option.
I realize this is the traditional archery section but be warned that a stray compound arrow (not that anyone misses with a compound) might require a winch or a come-along to pull out of the mat.

I can attest to this! Also beware that a fixed blade single bevel from a 70lb compound at 20 yards will go clean through the mat. Or, so a friend told me

BT

 

[ryndxt]

To iterate on the idea, I wonder if you put 2 horse stall mats up, would that help? Might be it too heavy to truly be portable.

 

[Ice-kub]

I have a 1 inch or 0.75" thick stall mat that hangs from a frame of 1.5" square tubing and from 5 yards it stops those newish Easton field points on vap TKO 300s at 70lbs. Really had to work to get it out.

 

[CMF]

To make it more portable, use conduit with conduit stand brackets. Hang the mat from the top conduit using S-hooks. Just drill holes in the mat to hang.
I also cut my mat shorter and cut a handle into it to drag in and out of the field.
The conduit stand also doubles as a target holder for rifle shooting. Couldn't find a pic of mine, but my brackets have holes for pins that I'd recommend so you can pick up the entire stand and carry it.
image below is similar

 

[CMF]

I've used a stall mat for a backstop and it's probably the safest option.
I realize this is the traditional archery section but be warned that a stray compound arrow (not that anyone misses with a compound) might require a winch or a come-along to pull out of the mat.

Nope, just need some lube... a little WD-40, and it comes right out. I wish I figured this out a lot sooner than I did.

I can attest to this! Also beware that a fixed blade single bevel from a 70lb compound at 20 yards will go clean through the mat. Or, so a friend told me

BT

Not disagreeing that it will go through, but I doubt it has much umph after going through. I can only recall sending field points through and never having one pass all the way through with 75lb. bow and 460grn arrow. If it does make it to your fletchings, your fletchings are f'd.