Building Archery Targets

[Bow Walker]

The Bulldog targets are so portable that I always put mine back in the shed - and I'm notorious for leaving my stuff "around", just ask my wife.

As to how rain-proof they are....I'd not chance it, too much can go wrong.

I've put mine on the ground lots of times, damp grass even (while shooting) and then I put it away. If the bottom is wet I just wipe it off before storing it.

The frame of the target is made out of wood, with the interior filled with some sort of cellulose. The target is covered with a heavy vinyl-type plastic covering that seems to heal up a bit after being struck with the arrows.

[Stéphane]

I got this email back from Bull Dog:

On 2010-09-18, at 1:50 PM, wrote:



Question Answer
First & Last Name Stéphane Gingras
Email Address ********
Your Question Hi,

I was going to build my own target, but someone pointed me in your direction. I am interested in the BullDog DogHouse FP, but I need to have a bit more info. Actually I have 2 questions. 1. Can it stay in the rain? 2. Can I place it on the ground?

Thanks,

Stéphane

Ya you can leave it out year round. The sun is a bit
Hard on it so a shady spot would be good
Thanks,
Seth

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[Bowzone_Mikey]

I leave mine outside all year .... its held up better than My Morrels but Ya Seth is right .. I have to replace my covers because the UV kicks the crap out of it ... The origibnal Doghouse is good ... for fast skinny arrows tho I would go with the Doghouse XP ... its a little thicker and less chance of blow out the back side ... That said i have never had pass thrus ... just tips sticking out the back ... Not recomemded when placed against a wooden wall ...

[Bow Walker]

Another endorsement for them, Stepane.

I'm still a bit anal about leaving mine outdoors all year round though.

But that's just me...

[timbermilton]

i've had my doghouse fp for near 2 years now. replaced the cover about 8 months ago. i shoot near ever day and my wife 3-4 times a week. plus our friends shooting it too. over 10k shots and still not a single pass through. we dont shoot groups though(gets expensive).

[Bow Walker]

Mikey and timbermilton - when you say you replaced the covers - did you send the targets back for the replacement or did you do it yourselves? I've yet to hear of anyone actually using the "Lifetime" warranty.

[killman]

Mikey and timbermilton - when you say you replaced the covers - did you send the targets back for the replacement or did you do it yourselves? I've yet to hear of anyone actually using the "Lifetime" warranty.

I was checking out the web site, the inner has lifetime Warr. It has replaceable covers on it that do wear out and can be replaced.

[Bowzone_Mikey]

the outter is replaced for like 20 or so bucks .......

you send them $$$ they send you the outter covering ... then you use an Arrow staple gun and install the cover yourself

[Stéphane]

Well, I finally completed my back yard shooting range and I didn't build my target, but dug the little hill and put a retaining wall instead. Works great for short distance: 50 ft the longest distance.

I dug a hole and laid bricks for steps and drainage. I had those bricks lying around and never knew what to do with them.


I had a helper too.


I drove 2 ft rebars into the ground - over killed if you ask me.


30" height


I bought a Morrell for target. At $60, I was satisfied for the use.


I can go and practice whenever I feel like it and it is great to prepare for grouse hunt.

[Stéphane]

And I added this new gadget that automatically your arrows back . . . . .