The Best DIY Archery Target Stand for your Backyard Range

Stop Hauling Around your Targets

Leave your target outdoors, reduce arrow penetration by 20%, and shoot more.

If your archery practice feels more like a workout than a shooting session — you’re not alone.

Most archers store their targets in a garage or shed…which sounds practical — until it’s time to shoot.

By the time you’ve carried a heavy, awkward target 40 yards into the backyard, you’re already winded before your first shot.

And when you’re done?

You’ve got to lug it all the way back.

That’s not fun — that’s a workout.

It’s time for less hauling…and more shooting.

1. Practice More. Haul Less.

A one-of-a-kind DIY target stand changes everything.

Instead of dragging your target out every session, you can:

1. Walk outside

2. Nock an arrow

3. Start shooting immediately

What you eliminate:

❌ The 25–50 yard carry every session

❌ Awkward lifting and back strain

❌ The mental barrier to “quick” practice

What you gain:

✔ More frequent shooting

✔ Faster sessions

✔ A range that’s always ready

 

Built-In Target Protection

Keeping your target elevated acts like insurance:

  • Keeps it off the damp ground

  • Reduces mud, moisture, and grime

  • Extends overall target life

Set it. Leave it. Shoot anytime.

2. The Performance Upgrade Most Archers Miss

Here’s what separates a basic stand versus a smart stand:

Movement.

A hanging target doesn’t just sit there — it works with your shot.

Let It Swing = Less Penetration

When a target is fixed in place, it absorbs 100% of the arrow’s kinetic energy instantly.

But when it’s able to swing:

  • It moves on impact

  • It dissipates energy

  • It reduces stress on both target and arrow

What's the result?...
Around 20% less arrow penetration (Field-Tested)
*Tested against a TenPoint Havoc (440 FPS at 15 yards) to simulate real-world, high-energy shooting conditions*

Why does that matter?

✔ Fewer pass-throughs
 Your arrows stay where they should — inside the target.

✔ Less arrow damage
 Reduced impact stress helps protect arrows and fletching.

✔ Easier arrow pull
 Less depth = less effort.

Think: “two-finger pulls” instead of a tug-of-war.

3. Build a “Set-It-and-Shoot” Backyard Range in Minutes

The SpyderWeb DIY Target Stand Kit turns a few 2x4s into a high-performance shooting station.

No guessing. No confusing builds. Just a simple, smarter setup.

What you get:

  • Universal compatibility
     Works with SpyderWeb and most bag targets

  • Heavy-duty hardware
     Includes a professional-grade strap and flat-hook

  • Step-by-step DIY video
     Easy to follow instructions and build in minutes

Stop the Hauling. Start the Shooting.

If you want to shoot more, protect your arrows, and get better performance out of your target…

This is one of the easiest upgrades you can make.

Set it up once.
Leave it outside with your target.
And simply just shoot.

Shop the Archery Target Stand DIY Kit