I was in touch with Dirtydovi about building a target backstop for my back yard 33 yard range. I went to Tractor Supply and picked up a 4’x6’x3/4” piece of stable mat which I cut into 4-2’x3’ pieces 2 of them will go into storage for when the others fall apart. The mat is pretty heavy about 26# per piece for each quarter. I will be making a frame for it using 2x3s and 3/4 “ plywood. The stable mat smells like fresh blacktop I think it’s made out of chopped up tires and a tar based binding agent. Since the finish backstop will weigh around #65 I’m thinking I may add some cart wheels to avoid a heart attack from moving it around.
The only difference in the mat from mine and Dirtydovi# is on the back side mine has little circles and Dirty has slits the front side is relatively smooth. The stable mat was $45 and I spent $25 on the lumber I’ll be painting the wood after I assemble the frame just for weather protection as it will be outside for the duration. I’m planning on attaching the mats to the framework with 2” screws . The 2’x3’ will extend a foot below the frame to keep the target off the ground. I’ll add pictures of the finished product in a week or so
The only difference in the mat from mine and Dirtydovi# is on the back side mine has little circles and Dirty has slits the front side is relatively smooth. The stable mat was $45 and I spent $25 on the lumber I’ll be painting the wood after I assemble the frame just for weather protection as it will be outside for the duration. I’m planning on attaching the mats to the framework with 2” screws . The 2’x3’ will extend a foot below the frame to keep the target off the ground. I’ll add pictures of the finished product in a week or so
