I've never hunted from a blind so I've never had to research them before, but it seems like you get the Double Bull.....or you get everything else.
The primos blinds are heavily discounted in a number of different places right now.
I have three young kids that are going to start hunting with me, both deer and turkey hunting. I'll run and gun at times, but also let it set up for deer season.
So do I just get the Double Bull, or is there anything else I should be considering?
I like the Ameristep blinds better,but since there Intimidater 360 degree view blind was discontinued I went to Double Bulls.
I'm not a huge fan because of the weight and then not being 360 degree view. They do seem durable and are built to last. I never leave mine set up for extended periods like over a few days to a week due to weather,rodents,and possible thieves,but I live almost 3 hours from my brothers farm.
Usually I just leave them up for however many days were up hunting then pull them when we leave and reset up when we're back for a few days again.
Blinds do work well with kids or I like mine for hunting in the rain.
Hunted out of a Double Bull with the wide door one time...if I had to buy another blind that would be it. The fabric is not pencil thin like some other blinds I've hunted out of. Plus there's no zipper to tear up...
Go Double Bull, I have a number of them and they last! Oldest is now 14 years and still going strong. If they are still on sale at Rodgers Sporting Goods you'll find a deal for around $250. I bought another last fall, couldn't pass up the deal. It will have the Double Wide door and the 180 shooting window. And Lifetime Warranty. Only other blind I would consider is the Xenek but you'll be 4 bills deep into it.
MK M GOBL
I have had a blind (double bull) for years (for bowhunting). I quit bowhunting due to a blown rotator cuff injury. I turkey hunted in it one time due to rain. I would never hunt turkey in it again, with or without kids. Tell the young ones to be still if they want to come back; they need to learn to hunt.
just another two cents worth, i have hunted with my daughter and my gf in ameristep blinds for years, because they usually cant sit still, they both have been very successful out of the blind set up, wouldnt hunt
ANY OTHER WAY with them, good luck in your decision, russ
Quote from: silvestris on February 10, 2020, 10:55:51 AM
I have had a blind (double bull) for years (for bowhunting). I quit bowhunting due to a blown rotator cuff injury. I turkey hunted in it one time due to rain. I would never hunt turkey in it again, with or without kids. Tell the young ones to be still if they want to come back; they need to learn to hunt.
You take two 8 year old girls and a 5 year old boy with you sometime and try to get them to sit still enough to kill a turkey.
Sounds like a good way to frustrate them into never wanting to go again. Good plan.
Quote from: Number17 on February 10, 2020, 09:46:38 PM
Quote from: silvestris on February 10, 2020, 10:55:51 AM
I have had a blind (double bull) for years (for bowhunting). I quit bowhunting due to a blown rotator cuff injury. I turkey hunted in it one time due to rain. I would never hunt turkey in it again, with or without kids. Tell the young ones to be still if they want to come back; they need to learn to hunt.
You take two 8 year old girls and a 5 year old boy with you sometime and try to get them to sit still enough to kill a turkey.
Sounds like a good way to frustrate them into never wanting to go again. Good plan.
You get the blind you want for yourself and the kids , if i listen to ever one on this forum , i wouldn't own anything .. lol.... You will be making memories with those kids ...
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 10, 2020, 10:42:11 PM
Quote from: Number17 on February 10, 2020, 09:46:38 PM
Quote from: silvestris on February 10, 2020, 10:55:51 AM
I have had a blind (double bull) for years (for bowhunting). I quit bowhunting due to a blown rotator cuff injury. I turkey hunted in it one time due to rain. I would never hunt turkey in it again, with or without kids. Tell the young ones to be still if they want to come back; they need to learn to hunt.
You take two 8 year old girls and a 5 year old boy with you sometime and try to get them to sit still enough to kill a turkey.
Sounds like a good way to frustrate them into never wanting to go again. Good plan.
You get the blind you want for yourself and the kids , if i listen to ever one on this forum , i wouldn't own anything .. lol.... You will be making memories with those kids ...
You tell em Greg! lol Get what you want and enjoy those kids when they are still young.
Quote from: Number17 on February 10, 2020, 07:47:18 AM
I've never hunted from a blind so I've never had to research them before, but it seems like you get the Double Bull.....or you get everything else.
The primos blinds are heavily discounted in a number of different places right now.
I have three young kids that are going to start hunting with me, both deer and turkey hunting. I'll run and gun at times, but also let it set up for deer season.
So do I just get the Double Bull, or is there anything else I should be considering?
There are a few blind strategies to go along with this once you have purchased, if you want some details just let me know.
MK M GOBL
I have had an Ameristep for many years. I have used it when hunting by myself, hunting with my son, and on many NWTF mentor hunts. It has held up quite well. I have had to fix some minor tears by sewing it with fishing line. I would have no hesitancy in buying another one.
That being said, if you are going to put more than 2 of you in a blind, you will be packed in uncomfortably tight. I picked up a Barronett Pentagon for when I did mentor hunts and a parent wasn't coming along. You can fit 3+ people no problem with room to spare. I liked having the space so much that I started using it the last couple of years even when it was just 2 of us. https://www.barronettblinds.com/Product/blind-pentagon-backwoods-camo-7459 (https://www.barronettblinds.com/Product/blind-pentagon-backwoods-camo-7459)
I have 2 double bulls, one early one that's about 20 years old and a ten year old dark horse (has the large two side shoot through window). They are heavy, but they are well built and will last. Practice setting them up at home a bunch, both warm and cold, prior to hunting and it'll go a lot smoother in the field. After sitting in one of the new surroundview models, I'm thinking I may need another! You can see right through those from the inside, which would help kids see birds work even better.
If you're looking for one, rogerssportinggoods usually runs great sales on them. I got an email that the surround view 270 is 50% off right now with free shipping (like $240). Seems like a great deal.
All three of my children were introduced to turkey hunting at age 3 because of those blinds. They can move, play, sleep, whatever until the birds get close enough to see.
Quote from: huntineveryday on February 11, 2020, 10:06:52 PM
I have 2 double bulls, one early one that's about 20 years old and a ten year old dark horse (has the large two side shoot through window). They are heavy, but they are well built and will last. Practice setting them up at home a bunch, both warm and cold, prior to hunting and it'll go a lot smoother in the field. After sitting in one of the new surroundview models, I'm thinking I may need another! You can see right through those from the inside, which would help kids see birds work even better.
If you're looking for one, rogerssportinggoods usually runs great sales on them. I got an email that the surround view 270 is 50% off right now with free shipping (like $240). Seems like a great deal.
All three of my children were introduced to turkey hunting at age 3 because of those blinds. They can move, play, sleep, whatever until the birds get close enough to see.
Have you hunted out of a Surround View yet?
I have seen issues with them, and customers saying/seeing same things. Just wondering...
MK M GOBL
Quote from: warrent423 on February 11, 2020, 10:52:10 PM
Quote from: Number17 on February 10, 2020, 09:46:38 PM
Quote from: silvestris on February 10, 2020, 10:55:51 AM
I have had a blind (double bull) for years (for bowhunting). I quit bowhunting due to a blown rotator cuff injury. I turkey hunted in it one time due to rain. I would never hunt turkey in it again, with or without kids. Tell the young ones to be still if they want to come back; they need to learn to hunt.
You take two 8 year old girls and a 5 year old boy with you sometime and try to get them to sit still enough to kill a turkey.
Sounds like a good way to frustrate them into never wanting to go again. Good plan.
We can only hope
Evidently know ones ever shown you if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all..
Absolutely distasteful...
Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on February 11, 2020, 10:58:32 PM
Quote from: warrent423 on February 11, 2020, 10:52:10 PM
Quote from: Number17 on February 10, 2020, 09:46:38 PM
Quote from: silvestris on February 10, 2020, 10:55:51 AM
I have had a blind (double bull) for years (for bowhunting). I quit bowhunting due to a blown rotator cuff injury. I turkey hunted in it one time due to rain. I would never hunt turkey in it again, with or without kids. Tell the young ones to be still if they want to come back; they need to learn to hunt.
You take two 8 year old girls and a 5 year old boy with you sometime and try to get them to sit still enough to kill a turkey.
Sounds like a good way to frustrate them into never wanting to go again. Good plan.
We can only hope
Evidently know ones ever shown you if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all..
Absolutely distasteful...
Agreed iagobblergetter!
We all know who they are and from their comments. I'd take a kid out any day and use my blind & decoys and let them have fun, get them into hunting! Then as they grow and learn to hunt then they can use other methods as well.
I hope no one takes them serious and would not hunt because of their comments/opinions that mean nothing. I'm old enough to know not to care one bit about their "opinions".
Hunt how you want, get the kids, ladies, newbies or whoever out hunting and have fun!
MK M GOBL
Quote from: MK M GOBL on February 11, 2020, 10:48:30 PM
Quote from: huntineveryday on February 11, 2020, 10:06:52 PM
I have 2 double bulls, one early one that's about 20 years old and a ten year old dark horse (has the large two side shoot through window). They are heavy, but they are well built and will last. Practice setting them up at home a bunch, both warm and cold, prior to hunting and it'll go a lot smoother in the field. After sitting in one of the new surroundview models, I'm thinking I may need another! You can see right through those from the inside, which would help kids see birds work even better.
If you're looking for one, rogerssportinggoods usually runs great sales on them. I got an email that the surround view 270 is 50% off right now with free shipping (like $240). Seems like a great deal.
All three of my children were introduced to turkey hunting at age 3 because of those blinds. They can move, play, sleep, whatever until the birds get close enough to see.
Have you hunted out of a Surround View yet?
I have seen issues with them, and customers saying/seeing same things. Just wondering...
MK M GOBL
I haven't, just messed around on the showroom floor. They look great there, but I hadn't seen them at a price that made me look into it that seriously until today when I saw the email from Rogers.
Quote from: MK M GOBL on February 11, 2020, 10:48:30 PM
Quote from: huntineveryday on February 11, 2020, 10:06:52 PM
I have 2 double bulls, one early one that's about 20 years old and a ten year old dark horse (has the large two side shoot through window). They are heavy, but they are well built and will last. Practice setting them up at home a bunch, both warm and cold, prior to hunting and it'll go a lot smoother in the field. After sitting in one of the new surroundview models, I'm thinking I may need another! You can see right through those from the inside, which would help kids see birds work even better.
If you're looking for one, rogerssportinggoods usually runs great sales on them. I got an email that the surround view 270 is 50% off right now with free shipping (like $240). Seems like a great deal.
All three of my children were introduced to turkey hunting at age 3 because of those blinds. They can move, play, sleep, whatever until the birds get close enough to see.
Have you hunted out of a Surround View yet?
I have seen issues with them, and customers saying/seeing same things. Just wondering...
MK M GOBL
Well, I'll let you know because I just ordered one from the Sportsman's Guide on clearance and with a free membership trial for $216 and tax. This is a ridiculous price considering the msrp.
I know that kids are going to want to peek out those windows all the time on a regular blind, and if an animal is coming the kids will be fighting over who gets to see out the window.
Hopefully with the 270 surround view we can all sit back and watch the animals without much of a fuss.
Thanks for all the advice.
I can't imagine those poor souls who don't see the value of sharing this passion with your children. Just very, very strange.
Quote from: Number17 on February 11, 2020, 11:21:34 PM
Well, I'll let you know because I just ordered one from the Sportsman's Guide on clearance and with a free membership trial for $216 and tax. This is a ridiculous price considering the msrp.
I know that kids are going to want to peek out those windows all the time on a regular blind, and if an animal is coming the kids will be fighting over who gets to see out the window.
Hopefully with the 270 surround view we can all sit back and watch the animals without much of a fuss.
Thanks for all the advice.
I can't imagine those poor souls who don't see the value of sharing this passion with your children. Just very, very strange.
That's a good deal, so a thing to watch out for is making sure what ever "wall" behind you/kids is blacked out. Primos sells "Black Walls" so you can do this or if you some black material around. Even though it is said to be a one way mesh it can still be seen through, especially with bright sun light. I usually set blind so sunlight is not coming in front window, so sun is at back of blind, this can hurt you with the mesh to mesh visibility.
Hope it works out for you with the kids, get them out there and have fun!
MK M GOBL
Quote from: warrent423 on February 11, 2020, 10:52:10 PM
Quote from: Number17 on February 10, 2020, 09:46:38 PM
Quote from: silvestris on February 10, 2020, 10:55:51 AM
I have had a blind (double bull) for years (for bowhunting). I quit bowhunting due to a blown rotator cuff injury. I turkey hunted in it one time due to rain. I would never hunt turkey in it again, with or without kids. Tell the young ones to be still if they want to come back; they need to learn to hunt.
You take two 8 year old girls and a 5 year old boy with you sometime and try to get them to sit still enough to kill a turkey.
Sounds like a good way to frustrate them into never wanting to go again. Good plan.
We can only hope
Tough guy picking on my 5 year old son.
We take our kids to church, we do daily devotions and prayer, enrolled them in martial arts, and talk to them daily about being kind and courteous to everyone. But we also let them know that there are people like you in the world. People with worthless opinions.
Thanks for the reminder.
I'm going to tell my kids that THIS GUY wants us to fail. We will use you for motivation.
Quote from: MK M GOBL on February 11, 2020, 11:29:10 PM
Quote from: Number17 on February 11, 2020, 11:21:34 PM
Well, I'll let you know because I just ordered one from the Sportsman's Guide on clearance and with a free membership trial for $216 and tax. This is a ridiculous price considering the msrp.
I know that kids are going to want to peek out those windows all the time on a regular blind, and if an animal is coming the kids will be fighting over who gets to see out the window.
Hopefully with the 270 surround view we can all sit back and watch the animals without much of a fuss.
Thanks for all the advice.
I can't imagine those poor souls who don't see the value of sharing this passion with your children. Just very, very strange.
That's a good deal, so a thing to watch out for is making sure what ever "wall" behind you/kids is blacked out. Primos sells "Black Walls" so you can do this or if you some black material around. Even though it is said to be a one way mesh it can still be seen through, especially with bright sun light. I usually set blind so sunlight is not coming in front window, so sun is at back of blind, this can hurt you with the mesh to mesh visibility.
Hope it works out for you with the kids, get them out there and have fun!
MK M GOBL
Right. The rear wall is blacked out. 3 sides mesh.
But I know what you're saying.
If this blind was for me, I'd most likely stay with a solid black out, but with inquisitive little eyes, ears, and minds........hopefully I made the right choice.
Quote from: Number17 on February 11, 2020, 11:40:21 PM
Quote from: MK M GOBL on February 11, 2020, 11:29:10 PM
Quote from: Number17 on February 11, 2020, 11:21:34 PM
Well, I'll let you know because I just ordered one from the Sportsman's Guide on clearance and with a free membership trial for $216 and tax. This is a ridiculous price considering the msrp.
I know that kids are going to want to peek out those windows all the time on a regular blind, and if an animal is coming the kids will be fighting over who gets to see out the window.
Hopefully with the 270 surround view we can all sit back and watch the animals without much of a fuss.
Thanks for all the advice.
I can't imagine those poor souls who don't see the value of sharing this passion with your children. Just very, very strange.
That's a good deal, so a thing to watch out for is making sure what ever "wall" behind you/kids is blacked out. Primos sells "Black Walls" so you can do this or if you some black material around. Even though it is said to be a one way mesh it can still be seen through, especially with bright sun light. I usually set blind so sunlight is not coming in front window, so sun is at back of blind, this can hurt you with the mesh to mesh visibility.
Hope it works out for you with the kids, get them out there and have fun!
MK M GOBL
Right. The rear wall is blacked out. 3 sides mesh.
But I know what you're saying.
If this blind was for me, I'd most likely stay with a solid black out, but with inquisitive little eyes, ears, and minds........hopefully I made the right choice.
If you bought the 270 you'll be pleased. They are hard to set up and harder to take down. If it rains a lot you'll lose visability and get wet. They are cooler than a normal blind. You my want to purchase another black wall for sunny days. I like hunting out of mine.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200212/025a9de1bc46ce6e25d52531079a758f.jpg)
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Sounds like you already made your purchase and got a great deal. I was going to mention Rhino blinds also. I have one and love it. Good luck to the kids and yourself this year.
Quote from: fallhnt on February 12, 2020, 02:16:10 AM
If you bought the 270 you'll be pleased. They are hard to set up and harder to take down. If it rains a lot you'll lose visability and get wet. They are cooler than a normal blind. You my want to purchase another black wall for sunny days. I like hunting out of mine.
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Yup, just some of the other things we noticed with the mesh, wind of course and the rain will fill in them holes of them mesh, we get some snow here in our early seasons and that will block your vision. Also when cold and we run heaters it's hard to maintain temp inside it. Other thing I noticed Why are the window opening "covers" solid black instead of the same mesh???
Did think that on those hot day must be nice for ventilation!
Even though its the 270 I would still always have 2 walls of black behind me, I looked at their 180 but they made it so small, I like the size of the 360, and the 270 is just a bit smaller than it.
Just some observations
MK M GOBL
^^^ If viewed from the outside, when you open a shooting window, it goes from black to black. That is the reason behind the black shooting port covers. I've looked at the newer models and like the original 270 best.
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Quote from: fallhnt on February 12, 2020, 07:14:29 AM
^^^ If viewed from the outside, when you open a shooting window, it goes from black to black. That is the reason behind the black shooting port covers. I've looked at the newer models and like the original 270 best.
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Interesting idea. That way you don't send a flash of black when you drop a window. Maybe black mesh would be the best option for the windows?
I've weighed all these options, pros and cons, over the past several weeks. For that clearance price I just couldn't pass it up.
I'm thinking maybe a piece of landscaping fabric for extra "black wall". Can't see why that wouldn't work if you needed it. Compact and weighs nothing.
The price is definitely a trigger puller.
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Quote from: Number17 on February 12, 2020, 07:19:18 AM
Quote from: fallhnt on February 12, 2020, 07:14:29 AM
^^^ If viewed from the outside, when you open a shooting window, it goes from black to black. That is the reason behind the black shooting port covers. I've looked at the newer models and like the original 270 best.
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Interesting idea. That way you don't send a flash of black when you drop a window. Maybe black mesh would be the best option for the windows?
I've weighed all these options, pros and cons, over the past several weeks. For that clearance price I just couldn't pass it up.
I'm thinking maybe a piece of landscaping fabric for extra "black wall". Can't see why that wouldn't work if you needed it. Compact and weighs nothing.
That's a good idea, like that! Definitely a good deal. Even with mine there's things I'd change to suit "me", I'd live some of that mesh incorporated into my "peek" windows, take the window out of the door on my dark horses and such... Just need to make it work for you!
MK M GOBL
I've got a double bull and like it and leave it out for deer season on the small piece of private I hunt. I mostly hunt public and that's all I hunt turkeys on. I took the double bull 3 or 4 times last year by myself and for me and my son. A couple times it was a long hike. That sucked. It weighs 23 lbs. I just use it because my son can't sit still and for me to bow hunt turkeys. I bought a baronett for this year. It only weighs 11 lbs. huge difference.
Quote from: Timmer on February 11, 2020, 01:56:45 PM
I have had an Ameristep for many years. I have used it when hunting by myself, hunting with my son, and on many NWTF mentor hunts. It has held up quite well. I have had to fix some minor tears by sewing it with fishing line. I would have no hesitancy in buying another one.
That being said, if you are going to put more than 2 of you in a blind, you will be packed in uncomfortably tight. I picked up a Barronett Pentagon for when I did mentor hunts and a parent wasn't coming along. You can fit 3+ people no problem with room to spare. I liked having the space so much that I started using it the last couple of years even when it was just 2 of us. https://www.barronettblinds.com/Product/blind-pentagon-backwoods-camo-7459 (https://www.barronettblinds.com/Product/blind-pentagon-backwoods-camo-7459)
Love my Pentagon blind, so much room in that thing it is mind blowing. I am 5'11 and when my back started to act up I was able to lay down in it with no problem til it eased off. Also being able to stand upright in it was a big help to my back, hips and knees. I was hoping to get another before this season but that is not going to happen, hopefully by 2021. I will be mentoring a new turkey hunting out of it thins Spring, that will be a new adventure for both of us.
They are nice blinds , just out of my price point ...
Quote from: Hughesjr60 on February 21, 2020, 07:13:06 PM
I've got a double bull and like it and leave it out for deer season on the small piece of private I hunt. I mostly hunt public and that's all I hunt turkeys on. I took the double bull 3 or 4 times last year by myself and for me and my son. A couple times it was a long hike. That sucked. It weighs 23 lbs. I just use it because my son can't sit still and for me to bow hunt turkeys. I bought a baronett for this year. It only weighs 11 lbs. huge difference.
Same here. We love hunting deer out of the double wide deluxe, but hauling it around is a pain.
Great blinds
Great blinds! Been hunting from them for years...have several, but my favorite is the Deluxe. They are heavy, but they extremely well built and I believe they have a lifetime warranty. KEEP YOUR RECEIPT!!!
Another company to look at is Rhino Blinds...not as heavy, little thinner material, more portable, but I'm not sure they are built quite as well.
Here's another great blind to look at, priced along with Double Bull but has a few upgraded features.
https://huntxenek.com/
MK M GOBL
I wish the DOUBLE BULLS were a little lighter and 360 view then they wouldn't be that bad.
If anyone makes a 360 view anymore I'd go that route. I havent found anything and want to replace a worn out blind. My Ameristep(discontinued) that I like so much my son and i would just pull the back up so we wouldn't be silhouetted,but if something came from behind us we could just pull the back down to see. Best blind they made. Middle weight,easy to set up,and 360 view and discontinued. Go figure.