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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 14, 2016 7:54:29 GMT -5
I never shoot sitting down ... but I find that style seat challenging to stand from and I dont like the shape of the platform on the original M100's that I have. Gets pretty narrow at the back. Gotcha. I haven't had any issues like that, but could see how one might.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 14, 2016 7:49:27 GMT -5
I have a pair of "feet that you pound into the ground and put the bottom of the ladder into them then one gut on the stand the other guy on 2 ropes attached up by the seat. the pull/push (depending on which side you are on!)the stand up. now take the 2 ropes and cross them around the tree and tie them off to the lower part ladder. next take you support arm and ratchet strap it to the tree. Now it is steady enought to climb and attach the top straps. 2nd guy can help steady the ladder too. My method was based on doing it by yourself, but your method is essentially the same as mine.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 14, 2016 7:47:48 GMT -5
I actually bought my Millennium stands from Rural King too .... love the M100 just not for bowhunting. I can see how trying to shoot sitting down from the full chair can be challenging. I have done it before, but the deer haven't been at tough angles. I usually try to stand when I shoot, anyway.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 14, 2016 7:39:28 GMT -5
If someone could tell me how to post a picture from my phone on here I got a couple good pictures and videos for you guys tonight. Yep, Tapatalk is a best app to use when browsing forums on your phone. Can directly upload pictures straight from your phone. For videos, I would recommend uploading to YouTube and then copying/pasting the link in your post.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 14, 2016 7:37:06 GMT -5
I will now only buy hang-ons that have a "receiver" that is attached to the tree that the stand "slides" onto. I like the Millennium stands. Once you get comfortable with it, leaning back against the lineman's belt will really make the whole process easier, freeing up both of your hands. Just have to adjust the belt so it's not too tight or loose around the tree. I like to have it adjusted where, when I lean back, I'm about 18" or a little less away from the tree. Im going to rig up a linemans belt with a second rope on it .... once I get to the top of my climb I can cinch that second rope (using a pair of prusik's and a single carabiner) around the tree at the height I want it and the rope then wont move. Check out the Summit Back Country stand. It has a receiver and also has a mesh set similar to the Millennium but with no back. I have a few of each and much prefer the Summit to the Millennium for bowhunting. If you like the Summit Backcountry, the Millennium M50 is nearly identical and $10 cheaper, bigger seat and platform, and 2lb lighter . It also uses the same receiver.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 13, 2016 22:52:10 GMT -5
I see your avatar.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 13, 2016 22:46:41 GMT -5
Image wasn't working for me, fixed it.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 13, 2016 22:39:25 GMT -5
Property Owner: KUEBLER ROAD ESTATES LLC Owner's Address: 5300 N HAPPE RD City: EVANSVILLE State: IN Zip: 47720
After doing a reverse address search, the property is owned by the Nunning's. Tim Nunning: (812) 963-6563
The house at 3916 Kuebler is also owned by the Nunning's. It has the two big barns.
I would imagine the people at 3916 would be able to give you permission. If they do not, call a CO.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 13, 2016 21:39:19 GMT -5
I get the stand's feet lined up at the bottom of the tree (ready to walk up) and then tie a rope to one side of the stand's platform, then take the rope around the tree and tie it to the other side of the stand's platform. Thus, the rope is "looped" around tree. I then proceed to walk the stand up to the tree.
Once the stand is up against the tree and I get it level, I take the rope and either tie it to another tree or my quad behind the stand's tree. Cinch it up tight and the stand will be held against the tree very securely. Climb the stand, install straps, untie rope, and you're done.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 13, 2016 21:31:17 GMT -5
If they are too big to cut, or you don't want to cut them, you will have to unhook the belt and flip it over the limb and the re-connect to your harness. Ah, ok. I wasn't sure if maybe you used 2 belts (one below and one above the limb) to stay "connected" instead of undoing it and then reconnecting it once you cleared the limb. Thanks. That would be the OSHA-approved method, yes, lol.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 13, 2016 21:21:36 GMT -5
If you are using a lineman's belt, what do you do if you have limbs in your way on the way up? If they are too big to cut, or you don't want to cut them, you will have to unhook the belt and flip it over the limb and the re-connect to your harness.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 13, 2016 20:21:00 GMT -5
I will now only buy hang-ons that have a "receiver" that is attached to the tree that the stand "slides" onto. I like the Millennium stands.
Once you get comfortable with it, leaning back against the lineman's belt will really make the whole process easier, freeing up both of your hands. Just have to adjust the belt so it's not too tight or loose around the tree. I like to have it adjusted where, when I lean back, I'm about 18" or a little less away from the tree.
I usually pre-assemble the ladder sticks on the ground and the lean them up against the tree. Get the bottom straps tightened down and then proceed up the sticks with the stand receiver, tightening the ladder straps as I work my way up. Once to the top, I just have to get the receiver strapped to the tree and then pull up the stand to me with a rope. slide the stand onto the receiver and tighten the strap around the stand and tree and I'm done. Usually takes me no longer than 20-30 minutes.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 12, 2016 12:17:39 GMT -5
Not sure what's changed with Photobucket, but the image code doesn't work for me like it used to. Just copy the direct link and paste it between the IMG /IMG brackets Or click on the "Insert Image" button in the reply form and paste the direct link into the box that pops up.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 11, 2016 14:41:52 GMT -5
I hunt off Jackson Rd off 129. I drop into AJs diner for lunch and Moe's often for dinner in Vevay.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 11, 2016 13:11:46 GMT -5
Whereabouts in Switzerland Co, if you don't mind, deer looks familiar.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 11, 2016 12:06:08 GMT -5
I need to pick up a little .22LR pistol with a threaded barrel. I bet it would be great to quietly pop barking squirrels with. Lol! That would be awesome. I killed one with my S&W 18 a few years back but something like a suppressed Buckmark would take it to a whole new level! Oh it's a blast!
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 11, 2016 11:05:11 GMT -5
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 11, 2016 10:55:27 GMT -5
Yep, you can just see the nock disappearing about 8in behind her "elbow". Tough to see without going frame-by-frame and zooming in.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 11, 2016 9:30:44 GMT -5
I am going to start bringing a 22 rifle with me when hunting certain spots and at some point deer hunting will end and I'm going to start shooting some! I need to pick up a little .22LR pistol with a threaded barrel. I bet it would be great to quietly pop barking squirrels with. Lol! I did just that this past weekend. I got one fox squirrel and my dad got a grey. Here's what I'm using: Browning Buckmark Field Target Suppressor Ready model CCI Fragmented HP Subsonics Huntertown Guardian SS silencer My dad was using his Ruger 22/45 Lite with CCI "Quiet" ammo. The ammo doesn't have enough power to cycle the gun, but it is quieter than a BB gun with the silencer.
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Post by arlowe13 on Oct 9, 2016 19:36:38 GMT -5
400 bowhunters in Big Oaks this weekend. 11 deer killed. Apparently that black bear is doing some serious damage. :-) Seriously though, did you hear of any sightings? I camp only a few miles from Big Oaks every weekend, but I don't hunt there. Only heard from others the kill report. I have not heard of any sightings lately.
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