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Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: Russ McDonald on February 02, 2014, 02:11:31 PM

Title: Project back stop
Post by: Russ McDonald on February 02, 2014, 02:11:31 PM: 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.
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Post by: Wanttohuntmore on February 02, 2014, 02:16:17 PM: Nice!
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Post by: huntandjeep on February 02, 2014, 04:45:11 PM: That looks good , I might "borrow" that idea :chuckle:
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Post by: Redbeard on February 02, 2014, 05:08:01 PM: Nice. Think I'll make one myself
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Post by: Russ McDonald on February 02, 2014, 05:28:01 PM: I need to do some tweeks but the basics are sound. I need to put some cross braces long ways on the bottom.
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 04, 2014, 11:38:23 AM: Looks great!
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Post by: PolarBear on February 04, 2014, 11:45:13 AM: :tup: :tup:
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Post by: Special T on February 04, 2014, 11:46:14 AM: 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.