RatherBeFishin 86 Report post Posted January 23, 2017 I just recently picked up a new diamond compound bow. I plan on sighting it in soon. Picked up a block target. However i am wondering if anyone uses a backstop just to stop a stray arrow from breaking. As $169 plus tax for a dozen is pretty pricey. Looking for ideas for a do it yourself one or where to buy one. Possible 10 by 10 or something like. Thanks ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroutHunter 39 Report post Posted January 23, 2017 I was wondering the same thing... I did some Youtube research and found these 2 designs using calf/stall mats. I purchased one to line the floor of my trailer... Never thought of using it for an archery backstop! Picked it up at Thunder Bay Feeds. 1 Quote ** People often ask me why I like hunting and fishing so much... I tell them that those are the only places where my mind doesn't think.... You should really try it sometime! ** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RatherBeFishin 86 Report post Posted January 23, 2017 Awesome !!! Thanks for the help. Definitly going to look into the rubber matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonut13 24 Report post Posted January 26, 2017 I have a frame similar to the second picture and I use an old hot tub cover folded over for the stop. Not as pretty as the rubber mat but works well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AB 98 Report post Posted January 31, 2017 Those big backstops are impressive, but really not necessary. Start out at 7yds on a 30" target to get your 20yd pin coarse sighted and move back 2 yards at a time as you dial in the fine adjustment....Start flinging arrows at 20 yds right of the work bench and you are asking for trouble. But if you are going to let fly on a small target with a brand new sight, you might want to put some judo points on your arrows and have a spotter help you get on paper. Keep it tight! AB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RatherBeFishin 86 Report post Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks all for help and tips !! Much appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brookiebuster 117 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 All I ever did was pick up a few square hay bales and set them up behind my block seemed to work only downside is when it rains it turns the bales into a mess. Those rubber style would probably work better. Quote "Whack em' and stack em',kill em' and grill em'" Ted Nugent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites