Archery ground blind suggestions

[bradymsu]

Originally Posted by Longhair

The predator is only more popular because the KillZone is relatively new.

I have a KillZone Turret XL, and it's great! With 11 shooting windows (all have shoot through mesh) and a roof hatch, there's no limit to the opportunities to use it. It's 54"/side, and 60" center height, so there's plenty of room. Only 18lbs, and comes in a bag w/backpack straps.

Longhair, is height an issue with the KillZone? I see it's only 5' tall where the Predator is 5'10" which is 1" taller than I am. I don't think I need the cathededral ceilings of Michihunter's Ameristep, but the extra 10" of the Predator might make it more comfortable.

[brdhntr]

The best, most successful deer hunter I know hunts from the ground, and doesn't even use a commercial blind, just the natural cover. Last year, one of his bucks was the #3 buck taken with a bow in MI. This year, 2 bucks in MI, one grossing over 200" the other 150". In the 6 years I've known him, he has never not killed 2 bucks in MI. Something to be said for hunting from the ground, if you can figure it out.

I have taken to doing more ground hunting myself, just because of his success. Hopefully, I can figure it all out one day.

[Longhair]

Not for me. I'm usually sitting in mine, not standing. If I need to give my butt a break I can stand, just not straight up.

If you get one that's too big it can be more of a hinderance. Not only heavier and harder to set up, but more profile to have to disguise.

[Michihunter]

Originally Posted by Longhair

Not for me. I'm usually sitting in mine, not standing. If I need to give my butt a break I can stand, just not straight up.

If you get one that's too big it can be more of a hinderance. Not only heavier and harder to set up, but more profile to have to disguise.

FWIW- That Stackhouse of mine weighs in at 13#'s.

[bradymsu]

I see all these blinds have shoot through mesh? Is this a marketing ploy or does this stuff really work well? Wouldn't slow down and potentially cause some change in direction of the arrow?

[Spartans8989]

Originally Posted by bradymsu

I see all these blinds have shoot through mesh? Is this a marketing ploy or does this stuff really work well? Wouldn't slow down and potentially cause some change in direction of the arrow?

I'm not sure if it would affect your arrow flight, but I want one! I have a pop up blind with regular windows and was wondering if you you could buy the mesh part somewhere and fasten it to the windows? Prolly a lot cheaper.

[Longhair]

You can push most mechanicals through it by hand w/o them opening. So comming off any bow, it doesn't much more than twitch.

Replacement mesh from the various makers is pretty cheap. You'll have to shoot through it many times before it needs to be replaced.

Oh, and the KillZone corner window's mesh is slotted to be able to stick a gun barrel through.

[Falk]

Originally Posted by Michihunter

I'd have to agree with Kellly (and others) that tree stands are the way to go for deer. I have a Ameristep Stackhouse that's pretty nice as far as ground blinds go but that was purchased with my two sons in mind because of the amount of room it provides(it's HUGE!!). If I were to use one only as a single hunter I'd probably rethink my purchase and go with something much smaller for better concealment.
Here's a picture to give you an idea just how big it is:

That blind is huge!!!

[Michihunter]

Originally Posted by Falk

That blind is huge!!!

You ain't kidding!! Fits 3 of us(me and my two sons) with bows pretty darn comfortable and probably could fit a 4th. To be honest, I haven't used it more than about 20 times total and not at all these last two years due to my oldest boy being older now and hunting on his own most times. To give you an idea, that picture is of my oldest boy who at the time probably stood 5'6" and about 135#'s.

[don]

Bought two of the KillZone Turret-XL blinds this year and am pretty impressed so far. 6x6 inside and 66 inch center. Also has a zippered roof hatch so you can stand up for a spell just to look around. For $99.00 shipped to my door and removable mesh windows I couldn't beat it.
My DoubleBull T5 and Luckys blind will probably spend less time in the elements this year actually, and I won't need to worry about them walking off........
Here's the link..
http://www.killzonehunting.com/hunting-ground-blinds

[Shooter Buck]

the double bull dark horse is a great blind......and now they are only $299 at bass pro and cabelas

[bradymsu]

Originally Posted by don

Bought two of the KillZone Turret-XL blinds this year and am pretty impressed so far. 6x6 inside and 66 inch center. Also has a zippered roof hatch so you can stand up for a spell just to look around. For $99.00 shipped to my door and removable mesh windows I couldn't beat it.
My DoubleBull T5 and Luckys blind will probably spend less time in the elements this year actually, and I won't need to worry about them walking off........
Here's the link..
http://www.killzonehunting.com/hunting-ground-blinds

The two minute video on setting it up and showing it from the inside and out is a smart sales feature. It tell you more about the blind than any product description.

[boddah4]

I really like the looks and price of the Killzone Turrett Hub blind. I have been looking at them for a few months and might order one soon.

My question is: What do the doors look like and windows look like and how do they function? By that I mean, do they have zippers, velcro, or magnets.

I would appreciate anyone who has one posting the answer to this.

[boddah4]

I just got an email to my question from Killzone:

Good Morning,
Thank you for your interest in KillZone Hunting! The door on the Turret XL opens with a zipper, but the windows use a hook and eye to open/close the window as well as the shoot through mesh.

Best Regards,
Lauren

Originally Posted by boddah4

I really like the looks and price of the Killzone Turrett Hub blind. I have been looking at them for a few months and might order one soon.

My question is: What do the doors look like and windows look like and how do they function? By that I mean, do they have zippers, velcro, or magnets.

I would appreciate anyone who has one posting the answer to this.

[don]

The entrance door, as well as the roof hatch, are fully zippered. The windows are held up by and elastic loop, which goes over a small sewn in plastic "keeper", for lack of a better description. The window mesh is held in place by velcro, and can be full closed, full open, or anywhere in between, in contrast to what the lady, Lauren, said above. My window mesh has velcro the full length.

I really can't find anything I don't like about it for the money spent. The camo pattern and fabric are very acceptable imo. Sheen doesn't seem bad at all, much less than the Ameristeps I have owned. The material is pretty tight, so flap in the wind is of no concern to me. The hubs are of some type plastic material, but I found them fully functional during the muzzleloader season. No problem with the tiedown points, at the top or sides. The stakes are cheap, but I didn't find them needed anyway.

With all that being said, it's not a DoubleBull, so don't expect it to be. The $245 regular price is inflated, I would say closer to $175. But for $99, and to my door in 3 days, I don't hesitate to recommend it to the "cost" concious. I bought two, and my bro in law liked what he saw, and he also bought one.

I would give it at least an 8 1/2 of 10 rating. Better, but one of the window loop keepers needed a little more thread to hold it in place.
For the money spent, I'm pleased. Can't say that for a lot of things I bought over the years.