Project back stop

[Russ McDonald]

This is what the wife and I did today.  Schedule 40 2" pvc pipe and a stall matt which is 3/4" thick.  Use a couple U bolts and put holes in the mat.

[Wanttohuntmore]

Nice! 

[huntandjeep]

That looks good , I might "borrow" that idea 

[Redbeard]

Nice. Think I'll make one myself

[Russ McDonald]

I need to do some tweeks but the basics are sound.  I need to put some cross braces long ways on the bottom.

[BULLBLASTER]

Looks great!

[PolarBear]

 

[Special T]

Straight hanging conveyor belting or matt helps absorb the impact. the more the backstop is able to swing the more force is absorbed by the motion, otherwise thicker material is necessary. Rules for archery courses is 15deg from target should be safe. Obviously the backstop is bigger or smaller depending on how far away you are from the target while shooting.  Good thinking on making it safe to shoot in the back yard.