Archery Ground blind

[Johnb317]

My hunting partner wants to get some ground blinds.
He's been told the Double Bull Blind  (Pricey!)..... I searched reviews on this and found the double bull darkhorse was liked, but no love for the new iteration.

Any suggestions?  Brondell, Rhino, Cabelas brand.....

Thanks!

[h20hunter]

Tag as I am in the market for a 2 man blind.

[bowhunterforever]

Get a double bull, best ground blind made. Spendy but worth the money and have a lifetime warranty. Ameristep blinds aren't to bad but there built cheaper then the double bulls.

[Russ McDonald]

I am 6'1" and here is what I found.  In order to sit at a good height and have good window space the best blinds are the Primos Ground Max which I have.  74" center height and sit at a good height good window height.  I can stand and draw my bow but the cams hit the roof.  I got it at Work Sports Outdoors for $129.00.  I shot my muley out of it last year.  I want a second blind and am looking at the Big Mike's by Barronett.  I saw one in Sportsmen's Wharehouse for $159.00  Center height is 81" pretty decent foot print also the Primos Club XL and XXL.  The XL is 73" center height and the XXL is 78".  I am the most interested in the Big Mike.

[earlmarne]

my baronett big mike i think its called has worked well for me thus far

[Tbob]

I'd like to get a blind as well this year, but I'm confused about the "shoot through" windows? Do people really shoot there arrows through this stuff at animals?

[h20hunter]

I would not. I've only shot one deer out of a blind and simply kept it shut up fairly tight other than my shooting window. I'll skip shooting through anything thank you.

[Bean Counter]

I have the Ameristep Penthouse. It was cheap and it is huge. Easily two hunters inside.  I have hunted it several times and it is still in one piece. You can shot a bow standing up if you want.

I've never killed an animal from it. 

[ghosthunter]

I have three Ameristep hub blinds. I hunt muzzy elk. The elk will walk right up to it if you thatch it out with vegetation.

We place the blinds couple days before the season and stock them with pop, water, chair, and other items. Than just hike into them and sit down.

I buy the cheap ones $100.00? Get four five years out of them than replace.

If you get a new one set it up rub dust all over it. Forget the stakes that come with it. Use dollar store screw drivers for stakes. keep them right in the blind bag.

[bowhunterforever]

I'd like to get a blind as well this year, but I'm confused about the "shoot through" windows? Do people really shoot there arrows through this stuff at animals?

Shooting though the mesh screen doesn't affect arrow flight at all if you your shooting a 60- 70lb bow, not sure if it would effect lighter draw weight bows

[BULLBLASTER]

I have shot many deer through the windows of my blind. From 4 yards out to 35. No affect at all on arrow flight. I was very skeptical at first also.

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

I just got the ameristep brick house 98 bucks shipped from e bay.  shot the bow out of it last night.  Kind of awkward.  But im sure it will be easier to blow the muzzy off out of this year with my son.  Two people could sit fine in it but shooting the bow might be a crunch.

[Johnb317]

Looks like I'll have to drive to Cabelas and kick tires.
Primos
Cabelas
Rhino
Baronett
Ameristep

Seem to be the major competitors.... I'm thinking headroom, fabric, and setup are all .
The American Hunter did a test on shooting through Mesh - but only out to 25 yards.
   Mechanical broadheads were not recommended (moot point in WA) and they suggest shooting as perpendicular to the mesh as possible.
  I'd hate to lose a shot shooting through mesh though. 
Please keep the reviews coming!

Thanks!

[Bean Counter]

I'd like to get a blind as well this year, but I'm confused about the "shoot through" windows? Do people really shoot there arrows through this stuff at animals?

Shooting though the mesh screen doesn't affect arrow flight at all if you your shooting a 60- 70lb bow, not sure if it would effect lighter draw weight bows

+1. I put several holes in the shoot through mesh of my blind. I even shot at an angle and there was no noticeable effect.

[buddy01]

 I have a primos, and love it.Had it 7yrs now Took off the shoot through Thay cant see ya if your in black.. . Have deer walk 10ft. Thay can here you .were quite clothes