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Title: What's toughest lock box for trail cams?
Post by: krapmit on February 04, 2016, 11:31:30 AM: What's everyone's opinion on the best lock box value (best for your money) And also just the flat our toughest, thief proof trail cam lock box on the market?

Look forward to hearing input.
Title: Re: What's toughest lock box for trail cams?
Post by: trophyhunt on February 04, 2016, 11:38:23 AM: Not the bushnell one, bad. My covert box saved my camera last fall from a guy that tried hard to break it open. I have a homemade one a buddy at work made, probably 1/4 " steel welded together, heavy as crap but no one is breaking into it. I put two bolt cutter proof locks on the face of it. Good thread, I hope we get some good examples! Very curious myself.
Title: Re: What's toughest lock box for trail cams?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 04, 2016, 11:46:29 AM: Go on EBAY and look at the different boxes. It depends on the manufacturer. I have one that fits my Bushnell that is made of 1/4 steel that's as tough as hell. But they are only as tough as the lock you lock it with. If there's a chance someone will cut the bolt with bolt cutters buy a lock they can't cut.
Title: Re: What's toughest lock box for trail cams?
Post by: trophyhunt on February 04, 2016, 11:52:31 AM: Yes, the lock is very important! Don't bother with the cable locks, I found out they suck. The a hole used an old elk bone and twisted the cable till it pulled out from the lock.
Title: Re: What's toughest lock box for trail cams?
Post by: huntintherain on February 04, 2016, 01:33:36 PM: just made a home made one wasn't very hard and the thieves wont be taking my cam.
Title: Re: What's toughest lock box for trail cams?
Post by: trophyhunt on February 04, 2016, 01:36:29 PM: Quote from: huntintherain on February 04, 2016, 01:33:36 PM
just made a home made one wasn't very hard and the thieves wont be taking my cam.
that is the best way to go, drill three holes in the back and lag bolt the sucker to the tree!!
Title: Re: What's toughest lock box for trail cams?
Post by: jackelope on February 04, 2016, 02:11:58 PM: Quote from: huntintherain on February 04, 2016, 01:33:36 PM
just made a home made one wasn't very hard and the thieves wont be taking my cam.

I've got a few homebrew boxes that I'm pretty sure you'd need explosives to access my cameras.
Title: Re: What's toughest lock box for trail cams?
Post by: nanserbe on February 04, 2016, 06:51:43 PM: Get one from Custom1enterprises, you will not be disappointed.

I had one from camlockbox.com and it could have been opened easily with a flathead screwdriver.

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Title: Re: What's toughest lock box for trail cams?
Post by: kevinp16 on February 12, 2016, 10:14:35 AM: I use the HD boxes from Cam lock box. Nothing cheap/ wimpy about their HD boxes.
Title: Re: What's toughest lock box for trail cams?
Post by: NOCK NOCK on February 12, 2016, 01:01:41 PM: For those that have built their own..... if the style is not top secret, and you wouldn't mind, I would love to see a picture of your homemade boxes.

I have welded all of mine, basically close to the bushnell style, just stronger with an attached hinged lid. A theif will need a chainsaw and/or climbing ability to steal mine.
Title: Re: What's toughest lock box for trail cams?
Post by: trophyhunt on February 12, 2016, 02:07:56 PM: Knock, your box looks good, but your lock will get cut easily by dirt bags. They do carry bolt cutters with them, I bet they carry a few tools with them anticipating a camera to steel. I use a lock that you can't get bolt cutters on. I will try to post a pick.
Title: Re: What's toughest lock box for trail cams?
Post by: trophyhunt on February 12, 2016, 02:10:13 PM: https://www.zoro.com/american-lock-rekeyable-padlock-1-in-h-kd-6-pin-a748/i/G1692765/?gdffi=047ada998cf641fa93e55ae8579df863&gdfms=9CA2C12F6FA64EA1A96D98C152153131&gclid=CjwKEAiAova1BRDS15OXjcug_FMSJACWNAKZ-CRzcNJ3GJkP_QoN7YYKe5d4Q5xkn8lcFxtXsTzX2RoCXgPw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#imagePopUp Like these.
Title: Re: What's toughest lock box for trail cams?
Post by: NOCK NOCK on February 15, 2016, 05:15:51 PM: Quote from: trophyhunt on February 12, 2016, 02:07:56 PM
Knock, your box looks good, but your lock will get cut easily by dirt bags. They do carry bolt cutters with them, I bet they carry a few tools with them anticipating a camera to steel. I use a lock that you can't get bolt cutters on. I will try to post a pick.

Cool thank you.
I use cable & pad locks to deter those who get lucky and see my cams. Majority of people walk right by and never see them.......most forest users do not spend much time looking up high. ;) or pack a ladder with them. *Knock on wood*....never had one stolen yet.
Title: Re: What's toughest lock box for trail cams?
Post by: trophyhunt on February 15, 2016, 05:22:48 PM: Quote from: NOCK NOCK on February 15, 2016, 05:15:51 PM
Quote from: trophyhunt on February 12, 2016, 02:07:56 PM
Knock, your box looks good, but your lock will get cut easily by dirt bags. They do carry bolt cutters with them, I bet they carry a few tools with them anticipating a camera to steel. I use a lock that you can't get bolt cutters on. I will try to post a pick.

Cool thank you.
I use cable & pad locks to deter those who get lucky and see my cams. Majority of people walk right by and never see them.......most forest users do not spend much time looking up high. ;) or pack a ladder with them. *Knock on wood*....never had one stolen yet.
i agree, up high is a great way to go!
Title: Re: What's toughest lock box for trail cams?
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 15, 2016, 05:30:16 PM: The toughest lock boxes are home built ones