A well-designed practice range can make a huge difference in how productive your shooting sessions are. Whether you’re setting up a backyard lane, building out a club range, or improving the shooting area inside a pro shop, having a larger, more versatile backstop behind your target helps create a more efficient and durable setup. The Perelli Field Mat (9-Block System) from BIGshot Targets is designed to give archers an easy way to upgrade their range with a modular wall system that can be built almost anywhere.
The system uses a series of interlocking foam blocks that connect through a tongue-and-groove design. Once assembled, the blocks create a seamless wall that sits behind or around your primary target. Traditional targets often leave exposed areas or small gaps around the edges, especially when shooters are practicing from longer distances. The Perelli Field Mat creates a larger shooting surface behind the target so arrows stay contained within the range area.
The standard nine-block configuration builds a wall measuring roughly 52 inches by 52 inches, giving shooters a substantial area to work with during practice sessions. This size works well for home practice setups and smaller shooting lanes, while still leaving room to mount or hang your main target directly in front of the wall.
One of the most useful aspects of the system is its modular design. Every block in the wall is interchangeable, which allows shooters to rotate or reposition sections over time. Instead of wearing out a single spot on a target face, users can move blocks around the wall to spread out shooting impact. That flexibility can significantly extend the lifespan of the system while keeping the range performing consistently.
For archery clubs and pro shops, the wall also offers room to expand. The Perelli Field Mat can serve as the starting point of a larger range wall, and additional blocks can be added to increase both the width and height of the system. The 12-inch XL block structure provides the stability needed to build walls that reach six feet or more, allowing range operators to create larger shooting lanes or expanded practice areas.
Setup is also refreshingly simple. The blocks slide together without the need for tools, allowing the wall to be assembled in minutes. That makes the system especially useful for instructors, youth programs, and mobile archery events where ranges may need to be set up and broken down regularly. When practice is finished, the wall can be quickly disassembled for storage or transport.
The foam used in the blocks is another key feature. BIGshot’s Easy Pull Foam is designed to stop arrows effectively while allowing shooters to remove them with minimal effort. That balance between stopping power and easy arrow removal helps keep practice sessions moving and reduces unnecessary wear on arrows and equipment. The system works with a wide range of equipment including recurve bows, Genesis training bows, target setups, and hunting rigs.
Another advantage is the system’s ability to evolve as your range grows. The wall can be upgraded to work with projection-based shooting through the VideoTargets archery simulator platform, giving ranges the ability to add interactive shooting experiences, leagues, and training programs down the road.
For archers looking to improve their practice setup, the Perelli Field Mat offers a simple way to build a more capable range. With its modular construction, expandable wall system, and durable foam design, it provides a foundation that can grow alongside your shooting environment.
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