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Started by Trond, March 08, 2015, 08:17:00 AM

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Trond

March 08, 2015, 08:17:00 AM
A funny idea dropped into my head the other day, on how to make a really cheap fieldtarget. This is what I made -an old basketball filled with builders foam. A little on the light side, but has aweome stopping power.
 
Bigfoot Sasquatch hybrid (The Dark One) 60", 44# @30"
BearPaw Cayuga 66", 37# @29"
Samick Red Fox 64", 35# @28"
"The more you work, the luckier you get." Byron Ferguson

wooddamon1

#1
March 08, 2015, 08:20:00 AM
Great idea!   :thumbsup:
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Cyclic-Rivers

#2
March 08, 2015, 08:57:00 AM
Thats cool,  If I find a  B Ball, I may try that.
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

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Wisconsin Traditional Archers


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BenBow

#3
March 08, 2015, 09:09:00 AM
Did you use the liquid foam that swells up as it cures? If so how long did you let it cure so that it isn't sticky inside? Cool idea!
But his bow will remain steady, and his hands will be skillful; because of the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,  (Genesis 49:24 [NETfree])

Trond

#4
March 08, 2015, 11:42:00 AM
It was the kind that comes in a spraycan. I gave it a couple of days, and it seems to be cured. No sticky stuff on my arrows when I pull them out.
Bigfoot Sasquatch hybrid (The Dark One) 60", 44# @30"
BearPaw Cayuga 66", 37# @29"
Samick Red Fox 64", 35# @28"
"The more you work, the luckier you get." Byron Ferguson

ronp

#5
March 08, 2015, 12:21:00 PM
I have two old basketballs out in the yard under the snow.  I gotta try that when the snow melts!.
Ron Purdy

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KyStickbow

#6
March 08, 2015, 12:41:00 PM
Great idea!
Aim small...Miss small!!

Matty

#7
March 08, 2015, 12:52:00 PM
Cool idea. I've done just the B ball.  Works ok. But the foam core is the icing on the cake!!!
  :thumbsup:

Duker

#8
March 08, 2015, 01:07:00 PM
:thumbsup:
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PeteA

#9
March 08, 2015, 01:56:00 PM
Very cool.going on a basketball hunt!
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Pine

#10
March 08, 2015, 04:44:00 PM
That would probably work with any type of ball that is inflated .
Neat idea .
It's easier to fool someone than to convince them they have been fooled. Mark Twain

If you're afraid to offend, you can't be honest.

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tracker12

#11
March 08, 2015, 09:33:00 PM
I like take 1/2 gallon milk cartons and filled them up with the same foam.  I spread them out around the woods that surround my hose.  When you fill them stick a cord it there so you can hang them from a tree or bush.  Great stumping type target.
T ZZZZ

Mr. fingers

#12
March 09, 2015, 07:42:00 PM
do you use blunts as well as feild points?

njloco

#13
March 09, 2015, 07:59:00 PM
If you use a soccer ball, you'll have more of a specific spot as they have marked sections.

  • Leon Stewart 3pc. 64" R/D 51# @ 27"
  • Gordy Morey 2pc. 68" R/D 55# @ 28"
  • Hoyt Pro Medalist, 70" 42# @ 28" (1963)
  • Bear Tamerlane 66" 30# @ 28" (1966)- for my better half
  • Bear Kodiak 60" 47# @ 28"(1965)

Trond

#14
March 10, 2015, 02:18:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mr. fingers:
do you use blunts as well as feild points?
No, I only shoot fieldpoints at it.
Bigfoot Sasquatch hybrid (The Dark One) 60", 44# @30"
BearPaw Cayuga 66", 37# @29"
Samick Red Fox 64", 35# @28"
"The more you work, the luckier you get." Byron Ferguson

#15
March 10, 2015, 10:37:00 AM
Be careful for deflections when shooting at rubber coated balls. Even empty plastic milk jugs can deflect arrows at incredible angles.

David Mitchell

#16
March 10, 2015, 11:02:00 AM
Same thing I was thinking, pavan.
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KentuckyTJ

#17
March 10, 2015, 01:38:00 PM
Beach ball!!!!
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the rifleman

#18
March 10, 2015, 07:22:00 PM
I buy the collapsible turkey decoys at the end of the season for 5 or 6 bucks.  Fill two or three of them halfway with one can of foam.  Let dry a day and fill them the rest of the way the next day and let dry a couple of days.  You won't find a much cheaper 3D target.
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