I want to set up an archery range in my basement

[ljk]

What would be the best material for backstop?

My son is growing bigger and I want to get him started learning archery, something fun to do in the winter.

Our unfinished basement has 70+ feet of unobstructed space, corner to corner, 9 feet from floor to the bottom of joists.

Targets are readily available, but I have no idea what would be the best option for the back stop. The concrete walls will be ok but I don’t want to replace arrows all the time.

 

[Cameramonkey]

They have nets that will stop the field tips.

Just hang the net a couple feet away from the wall. I'd start at 2-3 and tack it up. then if the arrows are still making it to the block, move it a bit farther away.

Amazon product ASIN B075KLLWT9

 

[ljk]

I've heard about using the horse stall mat from TSC works.

 

[Limpy88]

If you want to spend the money on a premade one

Shield Archery Backstop

A portable archery backstop for indoor or outdoor use. Available in sizes suitable for the field, the backyard, basements and archery clubs. Easy on arrows.

www.bupsports.com

Also like you found, the full size horse stall mat for tsc or rural king work well too. Get the thickest one you can. If arrow touchs block or concrete it will be useless afterwards. So maybe buy a couple of horse stall matts and cover alot of space. Just one extra matt will be cheaper than a high end arrow.

 

[Hoosier Carry]

Search DIY thirdhandarchery target. Look into their 48”x48” blank skins and build you a box target for cheap.