Looking for ladder treestand that has adjustable shooting rest

Discussion in 'The Hunting & Fishing Forum' started by wpshooter, Oct 19, 2012.

  1. Oct 19, 2012 #1
    wpshooter

    wpshooter Member

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2009
    Messages:
    333
    I am looking for a ladder type tree/hunting stand which has the following features:

    1) Must have an adjustable shooting/safety rest/bar that can be both moved completely upward to allow easy access into the treestand and also be adjustable (multiple positions) so that it can be set at different angles depending on the desired shooting distance(s).

    2) Must have a sturdy double railed ladder.

    Do you know of any on the market that meets both of the qualifications ?

    Thanks.
     
    Last edited: Oct 19, 2012
    wpshooter, Oct 19, 2012
    wpshooter, Oct 19, 2012
  3. Oct 19, 2012 #2
    jstgsn

    jstgsn Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2009
    Messages:
    3,492
    Location:
    Milford, Delaware
    also looking for deer who only come in at 20-30-and 40 yards. Must be large bucks, and stand perfectly still and sideways. Would prefer them to come in 30 minutes after entering stand so I can take my morning dump without distraction. Also looking for a device that guts and drags large deer without damaging the racks. Would prefer a stand location where the sun is not in my eyes, the wind is always in my face, and the temperature is around 70 degrees. Female companionship is a plus. Not too talkative, and able to make a perfect martini. Direct TV is not required as TV sucks these days.

    :D:D:D:D:D

    Sorry, I couldn't resist. My apologies//// forgive me/......
     
    jstgsn, Oct 19, 2012
    jstgsn, Oct 19, 2012

  5. Oct 20, 2012 #3
    Zhurh

    Zhurh Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2010
    Messages:
    2,118
    Location:
    Upper Yukon, Alaska
    I got one of those Big Game ladder stands a few years back, 2 man, but still tight fit.

    So I built my own this past summer and we are taking 5 miles back in on sled once trail is good enough. I have 800 bucks into it. 2 inch sq pipe, 1/8 inch but main supports & ladder is 3/16 two in pipe. Weighs too much, 700 lbs and we'll winch it up, 2 ladders 20 feet up. I used ply board and will take a pict tomorrow of frame and post. It will last 50 years, no joke and going on a lick. Indians & me are hauling it out pretty quick. Heavy duty, but ain't gonna rust away either.
     
    Zhurh, Oct 20, 2012
    Zhurh, Oct 20, 2012
  6. Oct 20, 2012 #4
    wpshooter

    wpshooter Member

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2009
    Messages:
    333
    If you are concerned about drinking a perfect "martini", then you have probably never even been in a treestand !!! Sorry, I couldn't resist.
     
    wpshooter, Oct 20, 2012
    wpshooter, Oct 20, 2012
  7. Oct 20, 2012 #5
    targetacqmgt

    targetacqmgt New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2012
    Messages:
    492
    :eek:NOTfunny booze and hunting do NOT mix,:eek:
     
    targetacqmgt, Oct 20, 2012
    targetacqmgt, Oct 20, 2012
  8. Oct 20, 2012 #6
    Hawg

    Hawg Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2011
    Messages:
    3,051
    No they don't but it WAS funny.:D
     
    Hawg, Oct 20, 2012
    Hawg, Oct 20, 2012
  9. Oct 20, 2012 #7
    Country101

    Country101 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2004
    Messages:
    2,698
    Location:
    NW AR
    My friend got a big game ladderstand. It has a rail. It's not adjustable positioned, but you could make it by adding a few bolts to change the resting posititon.
     
    Country101, Oct 20, 2012
    Country101, Oct 20, 2012
  10. Oct 26, 2012 #8
    Zhurh

    Zhurh Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2010
    Messages:
    2,118
    Location:
    Upper Yukon, Alaska
    JST, Here is the stand I made, upside down. The floor is 4X8, 2 ladder sections, 10 foot ea. I have the ply board covered, have to haul everything out and start bolting every together and then winch up a big tree.

    [​IMG]
     
    Zhurh, Oct 26, 2012
    Zhurh, Oct 26, 2012
  11. Oct 26, 2012 #9
    Zhurh

    Zhurh Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2010
    Messages:
    2,118
    Location:
    Upper Yukon, Alaska
    JST, Here is the stand I made, upside down. The floor is 4X8, 2 ladder sections, 10 foot ea. I have the ply board covered, have to haul everything out and start bolting every together and then winch up a big tree.

    [​IMG]
     
    Zhurh, Oct 26, 2012
    Zhurh, Oct 26, 2012
  12. Oct 26, 2012 #10
    Zhurh

    Zhurh Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2010
    Messages:
    2,118
    Location:
    Upper Yukon, Alaska
    JST, Here is the stand I made, upside down. The floor is 4X8, 2 ladder sections, 10 foot ea. I have the ply board covered, have to haul everything out and start bolting every together and then winch up a big tree.

    [​IMG]
     
    Zhurh, Oct 26, 2012
    Zhurh, Oct 26, 2012
Similar Threads
Forum Title Date
The Hunting & Fishing Forum Looking to go hunting for the first time Jul 16, 2015
The Hunting & Fishing Forum Looking for a new deer rifle Apr 29, 2013
The Hunting & Fishing Forum Looking for treestand covering (roof) that has "ARCH" in it Aug 29, 2012
The Hunting & Fishing Forum Looking at 7mm magnums Dec 14, 2007
The Hunting & Fishing Forum looking for a new place to hunt Oct 21, 2004