Q. How long does your range backstops last?
Outdoor Archery Ranges have been averaging 3 years. Indoor Ranges
average 2 years. Basically the life of our Archery Backstops depend
on range size and the number of shooters.
Q. Does Pacific Bow Butts require a lot of maintenance
time?
Absolutely Not! No rebounding or reshuffling.
For indoor ranges: For a small range 10 – 12 feet wide, with
high traffic (60 -100 shooter per week) we only suggest rotating
every six months. Otherwise on Indoor Ranges, once a year rotation
is sufficient. When arrows are penetrating 14 – 16 inches,
this is a good rule of thumb for rotation time. Rotate butts by
turning 180 degrees. The middle backstops on Indoor Archery Ranges
are shot most frequent, so switch outer butts to middle and still
rotate 180 degrees.
On outdoor ranges the 10,20,30 and 40 yard butts gets hammered.
These should be rotated top to bottom – front to back after
the first six months, or go by rule of thumb: 14 – 16 inch
average arrow penetration. After first years use, we recommend rotating
the 10 – 30 yard butts with the farther distance butts. 50,
60, 70.
Q. What about maintenance expense?
Very, very minimal. The only expense would be if
you wanted to replace the covers. The Cadillac quality of our white
poly woven covers with the highest UV protection available is designed
to last the life of the butts.
The cover's shooting area, however, may need repairing after the
first year. They are easy to repair if need be, with our 21”
x 21” inch sheets using a high quality spray adhesive. The
sheet cost $2.00 ea. plus shipping.
Q. Are arrows easy to remove?
Yes. At first you will need to use a two hand technique
where you push and then give a quick tug, arrows will release for
easy remove. Removal is easier after thousands of shots without
sacrificing increased penetration.
Q. Can you shoot broadheads?
YES! See
our Independent Test Results!
Broadhead Use:
Before shooting broadheads shoot one-side 500 - 1000 shots with
fieldpoints then start using broadheads on that same side. Arrow
removal requires a simple push and pull tug at first, but gets easier
the more you shoot without increased penetration even after 1,000
shots. This is the break-in period. Shoot thousands more with fieldpoints
after broadhead season. This is the most durable target that you'll
ever need for both fieldpoints and broadheads.
Q. What’s the best way to install Pacific Bow Butts?
It just depends on your needs and desire. For indoor ranges most
ranges prefer horizontal installation and stack 3 Butts high. The
top tier catches stray arrows from hitting the back wall and is
used in the rotation routine each year.
Outdoor ranges the 10 and 20 yard butts in some instances are installed
vertical for birdie targets, but in most cases horizontal installation
is used.
Q. Are Pacific Bow Butts used for Crossbows?
YES!! By all means have at it. We even have a special
Personal Crossbow Target which comes with a high velocity arrow
puller for easy arrow removal.
Q. What are the covers made of and are they durable?
Our Woven Poly covering is like no other! Our covers last so long
because the poly fibers are woven not flat like other target covers
and ours are UV treated. They can handle full-on, direct sun light,
with minimal affect due to the advanced UV protection built into
the fibers and are designed to last the life of the butts.
You will be amazed at how it responds to arrow impact. What it
does is move out of the way rather than getting cut by the arrow.
Odd? Perhaps. But what that means is our archery backstop covers
last many times longer than our competitors' targets.
Q. Do the backstops need to be covered?
We do recommend for the top butt to be covered in most regions.
In areas with less than 10 inches of annual precipitation, covering
is not needed, however, it would extend the life of the covers twice
as long. Our UV Resistant Covers are are designed to last 2 years
in direct sunlight. For covering, we recommend using conveyor belting
that seems to be in abundance nation wide and is free in most areas.
Q. Do you custom manufacture to adapt to existing target
sheds?
Yes! Most existing target sheds were built to accommodate
excelsior size backstops. We can manufacture butts to fit these
existing sheds. Widths from 36” up to 52”.
Q. Does your backstops leave any residue on arrow shafts?
Most cases NO. When the butts are new some carbon arrows
at speeds in excess of 300 fps have had some residue. This discontinues
after a couple weeks of shooting. We try to keep up with new arrow
manufacturing technology and their new types of coatings that react
to friction heat. They're easy to remedy once discovered.
Q. Do arrows bounce out with light poundage bows?
NO!! Any arrow any speed.
Q. Do you make smaller targets for personal use?
Yes! Our Spott Butt and Porta Butt are both designed for
personal use. Target Shooters and Bow hunters both love the durability
and longevity of these smaller targets.
Q. How can I buy Pacific Bow Butts Archery Targets?
Our Spott Butt, Porta Butt, Little Butt and Cross Bow Butt Targets
can now be ordered
online!
For our other Target Backstops see our Dealers
List to see if a dealer is near you. Otherwise Contact
Us for ordering information.
Q. Do you have a Guarantee?
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