Omega
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How much did you spend on the DIY? I am in the process of putting one up, planning stage, and thought the DIY would be cheaper.
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If I'm not going to be in a treestand, or out in the woods, I prefer a blind that has power windows, 4wd, and a good heater.
Hahaha I have sat a many rainy days like this!If I'm not going to be in a treestand, or out in the woods, I prefer a blind that has power windows, 4wd, and a good heater.
Here is the last one we built, it was roughly 1500 bucks, we used treated everything. If a man did not use treated 2x4s on the inside and only used treated 6x6 posts i'd say you might be able to built one for 1500.
I have the Redneck buck palace and love it. I would recommend getting the porch feature on the stand to me makes getting in and out easier
Omega
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$1500? Is that in current lumber prices? It's starting to look like a commercial one may be just as cost effective.
BSK
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Last summer, I measured and priced every piece required to recreate this 6'x6' shooting house on 10-foot legs, and minus the sheetmetal soffits and fascia, it came out to around $1,800.
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That looks extremely well built though and should last for many years. Lots of folks here in upper East Tennessee always try to build a shooting house for $200 or less, then complain because they have to rebuild it every year.
BSK
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It is extremely well built. In fact, it is a "commercial" product (it was built by a guy who builds and erects shooting houses for a living). I think my brother-in-law paid about $1,700 for it originally three years ago, and was told to recreate it now, with today's lumber prices, would be in the $3,500 range.
Omega
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Not that long ago it could have been done for that much, and last a long time. My first one probably came in at under $200, went a full 5 years before I knocked it over trying to replace the legs. My second one I guesstimate went around $400-$500, and so far has lasted over 5 years. Now, with the price of lumber, it would be twice as much, easily. The first one I used some lumber from a porch that had been replaced, so the base was free, The walls were the cheaper OSB but painted with premium outdoor paint, the paint was about $9 a gallon though, because it was mistinted. The second one used some of the 2x4s from the older one but most everything else was new.
1st one.
2nd one.
I love my rednecks. Had em for 2 years. 10 foot tower and blind was 3600 each. No leaks. One plus over the sportsman condo is the red neck is insulated this quieter. I can't speak on the banks. I've never been in one of those. But if I was rich I would put red necks all over my hunting lease.
BSK
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Agreed. They're the bomb, especially for the reason you mentioned - the amount of insulation. Keeps them very quiet.
As for the rich part, I have a client that has 55 Redneck blinds up. Crazy...
Some people drive Mercedes some drive Chevy often both are happy with their choice.
I'm in need of a box blind for my new property. I put up a redneck at the house last year and have no reason not to buy another. I'm afraid if I try to save money on this one I will regret it.
I bought 2 sportsman condos off of gatodoc and couldn't be happier. They'll last my lifetime and the ease of them being already assembled and just putting the legs on is what helped me make the decision.
Wow. That's impressive. How many acres?
I drive a Chevy but have a redneck. Lol
BSK
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Close to 4,000
