Building an Archery Target
If you fancy yourself a bit of a do-it-yourselfer, you will find that building an archery target is a rewarding project. Essentially, there are two kinds of targets that you can build: the bag and the cube.
For those that are not all that handy, a bag is the easiest one to build. However, these will not last as long as the cubes will, but it will still be worth it in the long run. Should you choose to go the bag route, you will need to collect a large bag that is strong enough to hold dense material. If you want to try to make a cube, this type of project is easy as well, though it does require a bit more skill. Either way, building an archery target is a fantastic way to practice your shot.
Let’s begin with the bag target. For this project, it is not wise to use a garbage or cloth bag. Since your arrows will easily penetrate both plastic and cloth, it is best to use something that is much more durable. Size wise, the bag should be approximately two and a half feet, so that you can have a distance of up to two feet on either side when shooting. After you find the right bag, you will then have to fill it. The best material to place inside of the bag is one that is heavy and durable (carpet, fabric). Finally, hang the bag from a frame, such as a tree, and start shooting away – see how easy that was?
If you want to try your luck at building an archery target in the shape of a cube, things are just a bit different. To create this type of target, start with a dense material such as foam, and build layer upon layer until you have a thick enough area. Really, you want your target to be at least one foot thick. Once this portion of the target is done, cover the entire cube with cloth, and stand it up in your yard.
You can paint both of these targets as you wish, or you can leave them blank. Either way, you will find that your shot improves drastically with daily backyard practice.
Now that you know how simple building an archery target really is, you can make one for all of your friends... or, you can hang a few of them in your backyard. Remember, when it comes to archery practice always makes perfect.