2x frame w/ commercial metal walls and roof. Sit it on a 6x6 PT frame 6-10' off the ground

Muddy’s are nice - keeps wind off - windows all around - the long ones on each corner - one I was in comfortable for 2 but sure they got diff sizes

Don’t know if anybody commented on the redneck Hunting house - think 257 said he sat in one when he killed his deer the other day - he could prob tell u bout that

I’m thinking about building one like this .
https://youtu.be/I87eyqTglgM

The only problem I have with the sportsman condos is they are hot as hades.

I looked at one of the muddy's at the feed store in Collinsville a few weeks ago. They were very nice. Think it was called the bull blind or bully blind. Guy said they were all sold waiting on pick up

We bought one of these this year. 5x6. It's freaking awesome!

https://theantlersheddeerblinds.com/

Here’s some of the ones I built. See through windows all the way around. Carpet from roof to floor,soft close hinges,carpeted shoot rest, gun holders and shelves.

That’s nice JohnD

doodoo...for that pice you better

John d how high was that stand with metal steps? Did u make those or buy them? I want to do stairs on any new stands because I am getting uncomfortable going up ladders due to age and arthritis.

I just got done building a new shooting house for a lot less than the prefabs and I bought a trailer door, 4 Deer View windows and elevator brackets which were most of cost.One thing I did right was make it actual full 4’ x 6’ interior which makes more difference than you would think.

I looked at these last week in Schuyler co Illinois. Name is 360 hunting blinds. 15 windows that are counter balanced. No blind spots.

The legs are eight ft tall and the window of the shooting house is around 12 ft. I built all the steps and catwalk on both the shooting houses. On one they come out and turn and the other they come straight out. I recently bought a new piece of property so I’m building these so I’ll never have to repair or work on one for a very long time.

Last few I built were 64" x 64" I used 16' centers and it worked out great. To save a little money I used 2x3" studs from lowes. Also found some 1/4" exterior (exposure1) plywood. That was rare to find I usually have to go with 3/8" plywood.

I have more money in the posts and base\floor (all treated) but I dont want to fall through it in a few years. I buy 10' posts (4x4) and set them 2 feet into the ground. Put a 2x4 brace about 2 feet from the ground and 2x4 X braces all all 4 sides. Floor is supported by 2x6 on 16" centers. The last couple I built had 64" x 96" bases, (porch) this allows my old ass a little more comfort and security getting in.

I have a friend in construction and will buy busted extension ladders from him. I also pickup bad mixed exterior paint (any color) from Lowes. sometimes ill buy a quart of the cheapest exterior paint and have them tint it as close to black as possible. Then mix all the colors in a bucket and add the black until I get a gray\green color.

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forgot to mention I have replaced some old wooden ladders on a couple of elevated shooting houses (that will break and make you fall) with 1 man ladder stands, these are stands that dont have the porch. I can cut the ladder off at the length that I need and cut the railing at the back off and attach right under the door. I can open door and step out onto the Ladder seat, then turn around and walk down the ladder. I think I bought one at academy in the spring for $69. Cant hardly build a ladder for that much money.

That’s a great idea about buying cheap ladder stands just for the ladder.

Texas Hunter is the nicest stand I have ever hunted out of

IF money was no object, MB Ranch King.
Money is an object, so we build 4' X 5' houses ( $350 labor & materials) and buy EZ Tower brackets and install 4x4 posts. to get them 8 feet off the ground.

Dixie deer blinds are super nice and easy to move around-tractor with forks.

https://www.dixiedeerblinds.com/products#BLINDSSTANDS

How much are the Antler Shed and Dixie blinds?

Do not buy a sportsman’s condo! There are many others that are much better. BTW, if they blow over, they will not break???? No, you are correct, they will shatter.