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Ground blind
« on: April 15, 2016, 09:53:45 AM »
Any recommendations on a quality ground blind that won't break the bank?

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Re: Ground blind
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2016, 09:59:04 AM »
I bought an Ameristep a few years ago. works great. just have to make sure it's safe where you leave it.
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Re: Ground blind
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2016, 10:10:14 AM »
size and the ability to see and shoot are all I really care about. I always brush them in so the camo pattern is negligible. Pitching them properly and using guy lines to hold them fast during wind and weather is very important. Taking them down quickly after season will help the last longer for sure.

All that said, the Cabelas brand blinds seem to hold up to abuse (just ask BULLBLASTER) and they are plenty large.
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Re: Ground blind
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2016, 01:24:24 PM »
I have an Ameristep which I like, but hunting with a partner or child, Barronett blinds are BIG and make it so you're not sitting on each others laps  :yike: :chuckle:

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Re: Ground blind
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2016, 11:14:31 AM »
size and the ability to see and shoot are all I really care about. I always brush them in so the camo pattern is negligible. Pitching them properly and using guy lines to hold them fast during wind and weather is very important. Taking them down quickly after season will help the last longer for sure.

All that said, the Cabelas brand blinds seem to hold up to abuse (just ask BULLBLASTER) and they are plenty large.
I was very surprised to find that blind still useable after the ride it took for almost a mile in the November wind storm last November! It is definitely a quality piece of gear!

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Re: Ground blind
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2016, 12:38:22 PM »
I run three of the Ameristep blinds.
Cabelas has them on sale right now.

We run them for muzzy elk.

Brush them in. Here's some photos.


Hint.... Practice setup and take down a few times at home, read the instructions.
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Re: Ground blind
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2016, 12:40:33 PM »
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Re: Ground blind
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2016, 05:24:50 PM »
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