What's good backing for BR 100/200 yd competition targets that prevents bullet hole blow-out?

[Cassidy]

I use firm paper targets from Orville that are 8x16" with 40 bullseyes on them (Jim Casey 5x 8 bulls -100 yards practice targets. I staple them with 8 staples to the target backing stands at our range so they are as close to the backing as feasible. However, I am getting blown-out bullet holes on the target. Any thoughts about easily available backing paper that can prevents these blow-outs other than cardboard (which is too thick for stapling) or post board which is rather expensive for this use. Maybe something I can order from Amazon or a shooting supplies company online. All thoughts are welcome.

 

[Bronsin]

Sheet rubber

 

[Rat Rifle]

Fresh cardboard makes the cleanest hole. Use longer staples or pins.

 

[Ccrider]

Old political signs or buy it by the sheet form Lowe’s or Home Depot: https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Corop...2R7uEUdaLvnCxq093GcNkAZw-uemBZBRoC9T0QAvD_BwE

 

[JMayo]

I spray glue new targets over old targets.
I made my own stands out of 1x2's & use big binder clips to hold targets on .

 

[Bottom Fodder]

heavy cardboard backing behind your target, normally I just use a magic marker and draw my “dots” on the Cardboard and don’t use store board targets p. Works for me

 

[ricco1949]

1/2 inch pink construction foam....self healing.

Staples pull out with the target...no torn paper.

 

[SAM55]

Political signs are what I use - 18"x24". If you want bigger than that, there are plenty of vendors (Hobby Lobby?) that sell it. I think it's called something like coro-board.

 

[OmegaRed]

Conveyor belt mats. Free

 

[KMW 1954]

Broke open soda cartons, Coke cases, Staple paper to it or stick shoot'n see to it. These staple nicely to our ranges backer boards. Also recycles garbage.

 

[charlie b]

Political signs are what I use - 18"x24". If you want bigger than that, there are plenty of vendors (Hobby Lobby?) that sell it. I think it's called something like coro-board.

Coroplast. Good for lots of stuff. I'd compare price with the pink/blue foam.

I print my own targets on card stock (60 or 80lb). For larger targets I look for the legal size (8 1/2 x 14) stuff. Also have a larger format printer (one of wife's hobbies is photography) so I can also print 11x17. A bit more expensive, but, matte photo paper works ok.

 

[LHSmith]

#1 best choice- Homosote IF you can find some
#2 coroplast- I buy in 100 pk boxes from Beacon Graphics for the clubs I deal with

 

[Pete Wass]

Fresh cardboard makes the cleanest hole. Use longer staples or pins.

Better than coroplast but BUT it doesn't like moisture and needs to be changed often.

 

[60723]

Go to your nearest tire store that services farmers. They will give you used combine inner tubes. Self healing for a lot of rounds.

 

[Paddyd]

Coroplast. Good for lots of stuff. I'd compare price with the pink/blue foam.

I print my own targets on card stock (60 or 80lb). For larger targets I look for the legal size (8 1/2 x 14) stuff. Also have a larger format printer (one of wife's hobbies is photography) so I can also print 11x17. A bit more expensive, but, matte photo paper works ok.

I do the same. I go to Walmart and buy a pack of bright white in card stock. Print out the free targets on this website. Nice clean holes.

 

[DaWhit]

Card stock for targets, and thick cardboard or coroplast for the backer.

 

[dryhumor]

I get cardboard from the local furniture and appliance store. Big pieces, pretty study, and best of all- free.

 

[64Rambler]

I print my targets on 80 lb paper (11 x 17) and put on top of fresh cardboard.

 

[anschuter2013]

Save your pizza boxes and use as a backer. You already paid for it, might as well re-purpose them. They're the perfect size, and they double as a handy holder to transport the targets and staple gun to and from the range.

Did I mention that I'm frugal (cheapskate)? HA!

 

[Mike Casselton]

Conveyor belt, rubber matting or anything else made into a rubber sheet.
They don't blow out and you get nice clean black dots where the bullet goes through