Target backing boards

[762willdo]

I belong to a private range about 500 members, for target backing boards we have been collecting political signs after elections and using those, unfortunately they don’t last long particularly in the rain, have any of you guys seen anything better ether home made or purchased?
thanx

 

[jpx2rk]

The private range I belong to uses the political sign material, just in larger 4x8 sheets. They don't last long enough to rot at this range. After 2-3 weeks it's hard to put up a target for all the holes using a staple gun. Some members resort to masking tape, etc.

 

[Twdmar]

Our range uses Buffalo board for various reasons. It holds up pretty well and it doesnt't need to be taken to the landfill. It also takes staples well.
Get several sheets and cut enough pieces to have spares.

 

[jelenko]

We use corrugated plastic. Staples well; isn't affected by rain/snow; light enough one person can put up the backer.

 

[LHSmith]

The ranges I belong to use 4mm Coroplast in 18" x 24" white sheets. We buy 100 at a time from Beacon Graghics. Used to cost $.99 /pc. Now has gone up to $1.59. I know of nothing cheaper other than collecting cardboard. Shipping cost is reasonable if you purchase the smaller sizes. The big sheets are hard to justify the shipping cost.

 

[LHSmith]

The very best backer as used by the IBS for registered competition was known as Homosote. Our clubs last purchase about 5 years ago it was around $60/ 4' x 8' sheet. We have since been informed it is no longer available. It did not fare well if left in the weather. We only used them for matches.

 

[Fuj]

Corrugated plastic at our range. Switched to it over five years
ago, and very happy how it holds up.

 

[std7mag]

Check with your local quarry.
Used rubber conveyor belt works great too!

Local heatinairconditioning places may have fibre board.

 

[Jeff Porter]

Our range uses a roll of chicken wire hung up at the target line. Use clothes pins to attach a paper target or a piece of cardboard to the wire. Not saying it is great but it works.

 

[Eric Leonard]

I use black foam poster board at my own personal range here at home.

 

[nettle]

Corrugated plastic at our range. Switched to it over five years
ago, and very happy how it holds up.

Where to get this?

 

[jelenko]

Where to get this?

Home Depot.

 

[gasph]

1" thick Dow insulation board in 4'x8' sheets is what we use. It holds up several months with heavy use.

 

[Herzo]

Where to get this?

Laird plastic in Dayton, last we purchased was about $15/4x8 sheet. (Corroplast).
We have been using it for several years. Weather resistant and easy to mount on 2 x 4 stringers. We usually purchase about 24 sheets a year for our club of 300 members with 3 ranges.

 

[ChrisNZ]

..we have been collecting political signs after elections and using those, unfortunately they don’t last long ..

Bit like politicians promises

 

[Nowhere Man]

We use white board from Hobby Lobby. Corrugated plastic board.

 

[kd4avp]

Check with your local quarry.
Used rubber conveyor belt works great too!

Local heatinairconditioning places may have fibre board.

I have several targets made with old conveyor belt. Lasts a very very long time. Basically self healing. Little heavier to handle but you get a lot of use from it.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Corrugated plastic at our range. Switched to it over five years
ago, and very happy how it holds up.

It lasts longer when the bullets aren't hitting it, lol.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I have several targets made with old conveyor belt. Lasts a very very long time. Basically self healing. Little heavier to handle but you get a lot of use from it.

Can you staple a target to the belt?

 

[SSchnd]

48 in. x 96 in. x 0.157 in. (4mm) White Corrugated Twinwall Plastic Sheet