What are the options here, gents? I don't really fancy paying 120 quid for a shop bought stand. which doesn't drill into a wall, probably.
make one on your own? I'm sure Ross' blog would have an article........... or check this http://store.titleboxing.com/hbhdw.html http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f67/title-boxing-heavy-bag-wallmount-hanger-review-458691/
I'v looked around and I doubt you'd find a good sturdy one for under £120 unless you go second hand or look on eBay
Ceiling mount is the only way to go. I had a freestanding setup for years and even with 200 lbs of weight on it, I could make it walk across my basement floor if I let loose on it.
I bought one of those body opponent bags, the solid red type. I hit it for about 2 years and it held its own, but in the last few months as I got more powerful I ripped the head off it and now just plastic remains. I'm only a 140lb teenager though, for a big, fully grown bloke I don't think they're much use because they'll swing way too much.