How to Build Your Own DIY Archery Target on a Budget 

I don’t normally comment on videos but I wanted to thank you for the GREAT instructions on this DIY target! It was exactly what I was looking for as I am new to archery and need a larger target to practice at longer distances on my property.

As an update. I built this exactly the same about 5 years ago. The only change is that I used corrugated plastic sheet rather than cardboard for the target faces. It has withstood thousands of shots with no pass throughs at all. It’s held up just great. I’m going to build a bigger 4’x4’ target that is from treated lumber on an elevated stand with a small awning to leave outside permanently year round.

I'm gonna build something very similar to this today, and I really appreciate the work you put in to make this video, I can't wait to kiss those smaller, expensive Gander mountain corn bag targets goodbye. Good show of practical and quality workmanship

Great video! I just completed a 48"x48"x18" after watching this video! Thanks!

Great idea! Im sure you could hit up most recycling bins at a local industrial complex/warehouse in your town and get as much plastic sheeting as you'd want. I'm all over this!

Thanks my friend for an easy to follow video and making shooting affordable! Keep up the good video's!

Pretty cool man. Enjoyed the build.

Well Done Corey!

I did a very simple version of this. I took used industrial shrink wrap and stuffed it a box. Done in 2 min. It works great. After the box is toren up from arrow holes i put the shrink wrap in a new box

Great DIY target!

Thanks buddy! Nice one.

Great looking target Corey! I purchased a large burlap bag several years ago (8 to 10) that I have been stuffing with plastic bags and shrink wrap. When a spot gets “shot up”, I rotate the bag and paint another dot. I can also add more plastic as needed. The bag is bulky and heavy enough now that I just leave it in an old wheelbarrow for easy transport. It was/is a very inexpensive target to make. I made a smaller version for camping trips. The target is for field tips only and you will want to store the burlap target in a dry area when not in use. I will NEVER purchase another field tip target.

Great stuff, ive converted to using linen, blankets and old clothes as they are all Acrylic nowadays, they stop perfect with an easy pullout and really last. Nothing better than fresh Target, brilliant, beauty mate.

Just did this and it's very effective

Great job thank you

Cool!! Do you think prior to putting the tarp on, bordering the edges with 1x2 would help the cardboard? Im thinking the cardboard would tear over time around the screws...

Good build

nice video. thank-you.

You're an ER Dr.'s wet dream holding that wood so close to that brad nailer. Glad you didn't get yourself, but be aware in the future. Keep your fingers away from the tract of that nail. Godspeed, Cory.

Hows the tarp holding up? Seems like that would tear up quick?

i've been wondering what its the max poundage of bow can be use safely for this kind of target ?

What is the cubic size. I may fill with rubber mulch. may use a trampoline mat for the face and back

Cool 😎, thanks Boss

Nice. Thanks for the guide. I'm a young adult, so i do not have all of the tools that you have (another reason to invest in them ;) ), but i will do it manually :)

Nice target

Apologies for a dumb question on an old video; built myself a nice target thanks to you, but what is the music playing in the background?

Maybe stall mat on the back side to stop pass throughs that may happen.

Nice job. Interested to know why you chose screws over staples to attach the cardboard?

Great build/tutorial. Im a little confused about the purpose of the handles though.

Can someone drop the link to download the plans, i cant find it on the internet

Great video!!! I'm a rolloff container truck driver and most construction sites throw away all of the material you just used for that target build. And most construction site super intendent will allow you to remove material from a waste container if your respectful and safe. Just saying.

Good build, but cardboard will soon disintegrate and let the plastic bulge . If you use chicken wire instead of cardboard it will last virtually for ever and doesn't effect the arrows. Just replace the tarp faces when they get worn out.

Could you use broadheads on this target? I'm trying to avoid buying the expensive broadhead targets but need a good target to practice with broadheads for hunting

corey, it's better if you use old blankets, old jeans and layers of carpets and finally a layer of sofa foams or bed memory foam... it will work best if the foam is only 6 inches for the final layer before you put the last outdoor tarp..

With the amount of time this would take me, I think I’d just work a couple hours overtime and buy one :) Looks solid though, good stuff.

I wonder how well this would stop crossbow bolts?

What do you think about using coroplast for the front and back of target?

Confused as to how the handles can be used when they are inside?

Where could I get the plastic for cheap to fill inside

I started to laugh at the end all I could think was, what if your arrow goes straight thru it.... haha idk why made me laugh. Great video. Gives me some more ideas. Thank you sir

I think you 1/2"ed yourself on the total depth of the box. Just the carpenter in me coming out. I will build one of these in a more crude way. I use a gunny sack stuffed with 6 mil plasctic for a trad bow target super quick and cheap The compound penetrates that target too much though.

No info for what its rated for sad fos of bow how many pounds an arrow grain

Archery target on a budget... how about free. Get a cardboard box, stuff it firm with plastic bags from grocery shopping. Now I mean stuff it good, its gotta be dense as possible. Works just fine as a target. Plus you cant paint it up how you like.

Nice build, but damn he used a whole box of screws building that thing 😂

Its a nice target. I would suggest hearing and eye protection. I would hate to see something bad happen and keep you from elk hunting.

Wear glasses! great work, though :)

Create a target on a budget, as long as you have work station tools that are absolutely not budget.

how is this on a budget? The tools you used are not budget tools and that plastic wrap is expensive.