Pop Up Blinds and Crossbows
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Pop Up Blinds and Crossbows
Want to try a pop up blind with a crossbow next year. A crossbow takes more space to shoot than a compound. What is a good roomy pop up blind that would work well shooting a crossbow. What do people sit on in these things. Would a 5 gallon bucket or a lawn chair be best.
I have the Ameristep Grizzly. I think I paid around 70 bucks off ebay. It is 5x5 and you can almost stand in it, it has vertical sides. The windows open up three different configurations. One is a small square hole about 1x1, then a large horizontal window 1x3, or you can have shoot through screens over the 1x1 square window.
It is plenty of room for just myself, sometimes my 11 year old son and I are in it together and it is a little tight. Usually if we are together I don't take my xbow.
So far I have no complaints, for the price it is a descent product.
I just took out a couple old lawn chairs. I think it is best to have two chairs, that way you can switch sides to shoot without moving your chair.
It is plenty of room for just myself, sometimes my 11 year old son and I are in it together and it is a little tight. Usually if we are together I don't take my xbow.
So far I have no complaints, for the price it is a descent product.
I just took out a couple old lawn chairs. I think it is best to have two chairs, that way you can switch sides to shoot without moving your chair.
Actually, I found that my compound took up more room than my Vixen, mostly because of the extra room it took to for me to draw (my elbow space, etc.)
I have an Ameristep Outhouse blind (small dia.) which is large enough. I have been busted however by slight movement of the bow because it is so close to the window. Am hoping that my next blind will have shoot thru mesh to eliminate that problem. Maybe a Double Bull blind?
If you're not going to be relocating too often, go bigger. But if you'll be hauling it around on your back quite a bit, lighter is nicer. I use a little folding stool that I can tuck right in the carrier that the blind comes in. I've also hauled in a small heater in that bag for the cold days. Didn't take me long to decide that blinds are the way to go!
I have an Ameristep Outhouse blind (small dia.) which is large enough. I have been busted however by slight movement of the bow because it is so close to the window. Am hoping that my next blind will have shoot thru mesh to eliminate that problem. Maybe a Double Bull blind?
If you're not going to be relocating too often, go bigger. But if you'll be hauling it around on your back quite a bit, lighter is nicer. I use a little folding stool that I can tuck right in the carrier that the blind comes in. I've also hauled in a small heater in that bag for the cold days. Didn't take me long to decide that blinds are the way to go!
I have the Hunters View Wigwam (5X5) & find it very comfortable with my Xbow.
I use a lawn chair without armrests in it & love it.
In the coulder weather I use one of those folding stadium seat cushions on the chair & can sit all day in the tent quite comfortably.
Shoot Straight
Kirk
I use a lawn chair without armrests in it & love it.
In the coulder weather I use one of those folding stadium seat cushions on the chair & can sit all day in the tent quite comfortably.
Shoot Straight
Kirk
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I have used the Ameristep Outhouse in the past and it was too small so now I use the Ameristep Doughouse and it is PERFECT!!! Brampton Mike
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I have a cheapie, only bought it because of the shoot through mesh.
On the weekend I was in Bass Pro, they had a small foam seat that fit on top of a 5 gallon pail (pail not included) and the foam pad swiveled silently, made for this application. Looked a lot like the ice fishing one commonly seen, but with a swivel.
On the weekend I was in Bass Pro, they had a small foam seat that fit on top of a 5 gallon pail (pail not included) and the foam pad swiveled silently, made for this application. Looked a lot like the ice fishing one commonly seen, but with a swivel.
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This is the one I have. Plenty of room for TWO hunters..
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=321445
Another one that looks good..
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=277914
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=321445
Another one that looks good..
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=277914
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I've used an Ameristep Doghouse for several years, both with a vertical bow and a crossbow. It is large enough for either.
This christmas I bought myself a present, an Ameristep Signature series "Intimidator" blind,
Have not had a chance to use it yet, but it is quite a bit nicer than the doghouse. The material is different, it is softer and has no glare at all.
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This christmas I bought myself a present, an Ameristep Signature series "Intimidator" blind,
Have not had a chance to use it yet, but it is quite a bit nicer than the doghouse. The material is different, it is softer and has no glare at all.
Ameristep Blinds
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I've taken a few animals from a Double Bull blind and all shot through the mesh. For places where I can easily set it up I use one of those folding camo chairs. Other places where distance and the added weight is a problem or I have to haul it in or out same day I use a Roll-A-Chair or other lighter folding chair. I also bought the Wild Thing backpack. Carries the blind, chair and all your gear really well. The pack has a pocket thats made for the cam and limb of a compound to pack it too. I took the stirrup from my crossbow and put it in the pocket and used the strap to hold the stock or rail and it carries a xbow fine. Puts the wide part at your hips and it's really easy to walk with it.