I don’t normally comment on videos but I wanted to thank you for the GREAT instructions on this DIY target! It was exactly what I was looking for as I am new to archery and need a larger target to practice at longer distances on my property.

As an update. I built this exactly the same about 5 years ago. The only change is that I used corrugated plastic sheet rather than cardboard for the target faces. It has withstood thousands of shots with no pass throughs at all. It’s held up just great. I’m going to build a bigger 4’x4’ target that is from treated lumber on an elevated stand with a small awning to leave outside permanently year round.

I'm gonna build something very similar to this today, and I really appreciate the work you put in to make this video, I can't wait to kiss those smaller, expensive Gander mountain corn bag targets goodbye. Good show of practical and quality workmanship

Great idea! Im sure you could hit up most recycling bins at a local industrial complex/warehouse in your town and get as much plastic sheeting as you'd want. I'm all over this!

Great video! I just completed a 48"x48"x18" after watching this video! Thanks!

Thanks my friend for an easy to follow video and making shooting affordable! Keep up the good video's!

Pretty cool man. Enjoyed the build.

You're an ER Dr.'s wet dream holding that wood so close to that brad nailer. Glad you didn't get yourself, but be aware in the future. Keep your fingers away from the tract of that nail. Godspeed, Cory.

Great looking target Corey! I purchased a large burlap bag several years ago (8 to 10) that I have been stuffing with plastic bags and shrink wrap. When a spot gets “shot up”, I rotate the bag and paint another dot. I can also add more plastic as needed. The bag is bulky and heavy enough now that I just leave it in an old wheelbarrow for easy transport. It was/is a very inexpensive target to make. I made a smaller version for camping trips. The target is for field tips only and you will want to store the burlap target in a dry area when not in use. I will NEVER purchase another field tip target.

I did a very simple version of this. I took used industrial shrink wrap and stuffed it a box. Done in 2 min. It works great. After the box is toren up from arrow holes i put the shrink wrap in a new box

Well Done Corey!

Cool!! Do you think prior to putting the tarp on, bordering the edges with 1x2 would help the cardboard? Im thinking the cardboard would tear over time around the screws...

Great DIY target!

Thanks buddy! Nice one.

Great stuff, ive converted to using linen, blankets and old clothes as they are all Acrylic nowadays, they stop perfect with an easy pullout and really last. Nothing better than fresh Target, brilliant, beauty mate.

Hows the tarp holding up? Seems like that would tear up quick?

What is the cubic size. I may fill with rubber mulch. may use a trampoline mat for the face and back

Great job thank you

i've been wondering what its the max poundage of bow can be use safely for this kind of target ?

Just did this and it's very effective

nice video. thank-you.

Good build

Apologies for a dumb question on an old video; built myself a nice target thanks to you, but what is the music playing in the background?

Cool 😎, thanks Boss

Nice. Thanks for the guide. I'm a young adult, so i do not have all of the tools that you have (another reason to invest in them ;) ), but i will do it manually :)

@ItsMe-lt6up

3 жыл бұрын

there is a thing called Axe which solves every problem, also everything doesn't have to be perfect they just need to fit together. you can use wood glue instead of the staple gun and its every cheap it will also hold together

Nice target

Can someone drop the link to download the plans, i cant find it on the internet

Nice job. Interested to know why you chose screws over staples to attach the cardboard?

@jgw108

Жыл бұрын

i was wondering that as well. push pins would work just as well, and be far easier when replacing the cardboard front.

What do you think about using coroplast for the front and back of target?

@Roughneck250

3 жыл бұрын

What would that be for?

@MrBigdc111

3 жыл бұрын

@@Roughneck250 its like cardboard on made from plastic will last longer

Could you use broadheads on this target? I'm trying to avoid buying the expensive broadhead targets but need a good target to practice with broadheads for hunting

@Life-of-Bluegrass_Music

6 жыл бұрын

use rubber matting then.

@bradhargis2261

4 жыл бұрын

Hit up a truck stop and grab a couple mudflaps.

Great video!!! I'm a rolloff container truck driver and most construction sites throw away all of the material you just used for that target build. And most construction site super intendent will allow you to remove material from a waste container if your respectful and safe. Just saying.

Great build/tutorial. Im a little confused about the purpose of the handles though.

@nauy

3 жыл бұрын

He might be thinking of screwing on a couple of straps for handles. The osb alone would not provide enough grab for the screws depending on thickness. Hence the ‘handles’ inside. Another solution would be to cut hand holes directly in the osb to use as handles.

Good build, but cardboard will soon disintegrate and let the plastic bulge . If you use chicken wire instead of cardboard it will last virtually for ever and doesn't effect the arrows. Just replace the tarp faces when they get worn out.

@locobadger3376

5 жыл бұрын

That's a fantastic idea! Does it cause must arrow deflection or damage?

@locobadger3376

5 жыл бұрын

@Micah Walton Thanks for the information!

@StrelokTheStalker

5 жыл бұрын

There is a lot more wrong with this piece of junk than just that lol

Maybe stall mat on the back side to stop pass throughs that may happen.

corey, it's better if you use old blankets, old jeans and layers of carpets and finally a layer of sofa foams or bed memory foam... it will work best if the foam is only 6 inches for the final layer before you put the last outdoor tarp..

@boblong6759

Жыл бұрын

No, plastic is better. Jean will damage the shafts. Clothing in general make it needlessly heavy. Plastic will easily stop high poundage bows and all crossbows.

Where could I get the plastic for cheap to fill inside

@libertydoc

6 жыл бұрын

Consider recycled grocery bags. I've gotten them from the grocery stores where people leave them. I always asked and they have been happy for me to take them.

@bradhargis2261

4 жыл бұрын

Grocery sacks.

@user-vi4zp6ly6j

2 жыл бұрын

Home depot target Walmart go to shipping people and ask if they have some old shipping plastic you can have

With the amount of time this would take me, I think I’d just work a couple hours overtime and buy one :) Looks solid though, good stuff.

@jacman1111

4 жыл бұрын

Couple hours for $300 Target you must have a great job

@FLHawk

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacman1111 I was thinking the same thing....lol

@nauy

3 жыл бұрын

Even so, I would still make it myself. There’s much satisfaction from DIY.

@4rnorthwest

2 жыл бұрын

“couple hours”!!!😂 homeboy makes $150-$200 an hour!!! a 36”-48” foam target will run you $300-$400! what do you do for a money?!🙂

Confused as to how the handles can be used when they are inside?

@lanceward7048

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't watched the end yet but maybe it's just part of the frame so the handles can be screwed into the frame

@clint.ontherange

4 жыл бұрын

The 1x2s aren't handles themselves, just blocking for handles later, to be screwed in from the outside.

I wonder how well this would stop crossbow bolts?

@boblong6759

Жыл бұрын

I just made a box target like this today. Only difference is I used 2x4's and made mine 20inches thick instead of 16inches. I used the same fill, plastic. It stops a 70lb compound and 405 feet per second crossbow. The bolts went half way in, arrows a quarter of the way in.

I started to laugh at the end all I could think was, what if your arrow goes straight thru it.... haha idk why made me laugh. Great video. Gives me some more ideas. Thank you sir

I think you 1/2"ed yourself on the total depth of the box. Just the carpenter in me coming out. I will build one of these in a more crude way. I use a gunny sack stuffed with 6 mil plasctic for a trad bow target super quick and cheap The compound penetrates that target too much though.

No info for what its rated for sad fos of bow how many pounds an arrow grain

Archery target on a budget... how about free. Get a cardboard box, stuff it firm with plastic bags from grocery shopping. Now I mean stuff it good, its gotta be dense as possible. Works just fine as a target. Plus you cant paint it up how you like.

@Davidow1

3 жыл бұрын

I did this and it works great for 300+ shots before you need to change cardboard box (which is free) It has to be kept dry though or else the cardboard will "melt" and fall apart.

@boblong6759

Жыл бұрын

This looks better than a hobo box. If you can afford a nice bow, you can take some time and make a nice target.

Its a nice target. I would suggest hearing and eye protection. I would hate to see something bad happen and keep you from elk hunting.

@jacman1111

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure if he can go elk hunting he can decide if he wants to wear protection. I think it's the people that don't operate power tools that tells people what to do while operating power tools. Is this true in this case? It reminds me of the government.

@troywesterbur706

4 жыл бұрын

@@jacman1111 No it's not true. I just think the average moron might need the suggestion. Most might even say hold my beer while I do this. I have also done plenty of work for the government. Most of them would never care if you got hurt unless they had to do the paperwork.

Nice build, but damn he used a whole box of screws building that thing 😂

Wear glasses! great work, though :)

@jacman1111

4 жыл бұрын

Don't cut off a man's balls by telling him what to do.

@joblo1978

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mom!

how is this on a budget? The tools you used are not budget tools and that plastic wrap is expensive.

@FlyfishermanMike

5 жыл бұрын

You could use a hand saw and miter box ($10) and hammer and nails. Look for used plastic at construction sites (ask - free).

@nauy

3 жыл бұрын

If on tight budget, you can get used grain sacks, feed sacks, or potato sacks (free or near free from farmers or horse owners) or even harborfreight tarp ($5) for the wrap, and used pallet shrink wrap in huge quantities (free from any shipping/receiving loading dock, just ask first) or old clothes, blankets, etc for the fill.

Create a target on a budget, as long as you have work station tools that are absolutely not budget.

@jacman1111

4 жыл бұрын

Wtf r u talking about?

@biggingeryeti

4 жыл бұрын

@@jacman1111 What part is confusing to you?

@brentj8578

Жыл бұрын

This is based on the assumption that you have access to basic tools already... such as a drill. Any wood cutting saw would do, even a hand saw... you don't need a mitre box and you don't need to cut them at 45 degree angles. Butt cuts would work fine. You also don't need an air stapler or air nailer... just use what you have.