Blind recommendation

[sndmn11]

I have never shopped for blinds. Google says double bull is best, but...

Archery pronghorn, might be around cattle, very windy, etc.

If it fits two, even better.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

It has been a while since I used any but Xenek are really nice. A bit pricey but think there are several good discounts floating around, or used to be.

 

[TSAMP]

I've been fairly impressed with the muddy blinds on camofire. They are often around 120 bucks, in store usually $180-200. Good quality compared to the typical Ameristep $99-120 setups.

 

[EdP]

Depending on how and where you are going to hunt, easy set-up/takedown and portability may be important to consider. For example, in the Wy Walk-in-Areas I have hunted you can use blinds but cannot leave them overnight.

 

[wyosteve]

Double bulls have always worked well in our Wyoming wind.

 

[wytx]

Cattle will destroy a blind, I've found the remnants near waterholes.
Hopefully you don't have that issue.

 

[HiMtnHntr]

I’ve had a few different blinds. None have been quite perfect. But I’m not willing to shell out much $$$. I believe the one I use most is a Rhino I bought on Midway. It fits myself and 2 of my boys. I have a baronett that has noisey and reflective fabric - never had much luck on that one.

I’ve left mine set up over a month on blm land using 10” landscaping spikes. Ditch the little cheap ones they come with…

On cattle, yes, they are an issue. If possible, I try to avoid using a waterhole frequented by cows for two reasons. One, not as many goats will come in. Two. The cows can destroy your blind. I did set one up once and ran some baling wire around my blind with stakes. The cows didn’t bother it.

Also, blinds that have loops to affix natural vegetation are best, so you can conceal your blind. If it sticks out like a sore thumb or makes a lot of noise in the wind, goats will be more wary…

 

[137buck]

I have a double bull matrix 360 blind that I bought before Primos bought them out. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the weight of it, because it's truly made to last, this thing has been blown across fields and it's still looking like new. I truly don't know how the new ones are cause I haven't had to look at a new one yet.

 

[Coveyleader]

cattle will nuke a blind. If present only option you have is to fence off the blind.


If you’re putting a blind out for good, any blind with decent structure will work. I always drive two fence pickets in on the corners, tie down, snd they will remain in place and won’t move. I’d be very cautious about only staking out a blind as the risk of losing it is high.

 

[Ucsdryder]

I’d rather not hunt antelope than hunt out of a blind. Not sure what’s worse, the hours of boredom or the heat exhaustion…oh yeah, BOTH!!!!

 

[npm352]

I have a Double Bull that's about two decades old and like it.

Weight wasn't a concern then so it is pretty heavy. Good in wind though, so there's a trade-off.

 

[bohntr]

Double bull without a doubt. The blind material lends itself to not be reflective (glare), it’s very stable and durable, and great customer service. For antelope, maybe try one of the see out but not in walls…..pretty neat.

 

[RSather528]

Double bull makes a quality blind. They have some weight to them but the one I have came with a decent backpack type bag. Not sure how far you need to go with it.

 

[WCB]

Double Bull...I have originals (before Primos) and have new manufactured ones. Most durable blind I have used. I have used 4 or 5 different copy cats and none as good.

 

[sndmn11]

Double Bull seems to be leading the recommendation list.

Any certain models or features to snag or avoid? I guess the 300deg surround view looks neat, but I don't know what I am looking at yet.

 

[RSather528]

Double Bull seems to be leading the recommendation list.

Any certain models or features to snag or avoid? I guess the 300deg surround view looks neat, but I don't know what I am looking at yet.

The surround view panels do let a little bit of wind through and is obstructed with any rain or snow. That being said it’s super cool to be able to watch things through the walls.

 

[sndmn11]

Check out the Barronett line of blinds. I have one and love it! They are roomy and very easy to set up.
I hope this helps,

Which do you have, what do you like?

 

[HoytHntr4]

Can’t beat a double bull, I have seen them put through some crazy winds in Nebraska and they survived. My local archery shop had Xenek ascents on sale for $275 so I picked one up to try. Really like the flexible fabric on the window system. Don’t have enough time using it yet to give much of an honest review yet though

 

[Dennis]

Double Bull as served me well with great customer service.

 

[UncleBone]

Cattle will destroy a blind, I've found the remnants near waterholes.
Hopefully you don't have that issue.

Cattle will destroy anything. My uncle left his windows down on the truck one day when we were out working, and the dang cows ate the headliner out of it!! Another time, I was like 14 or 15, and my uncle had me working on a water line and I forgot to put all the insulation back in around it, and it was eaten like an hour or two later. None of em ever died or seemed to get sick from it though.

I have only pronghorn hunted a little, but have been thinking about using a ghillie suit and trying for one with a ML. Heard you can sneak right up on them that way.