I have a Baronnett. I think it's 80 inches high and a Big Mike? Shot a turkey from it with a 64 inch longbow standing. It was close and I was canted, but he was dead as if I was sitting. Actually too close for the sitting shot.

Bowmania

 

Big Mike or try and build a natural blind

 

Barronett makes some great blinds. I have a handful of them. Not a trad guy but wanted to chime in. I have a couple Big Mike's, a couple Ox-5's but just recently I bought the High-five and the Four-sight. I killed a bird out of the High-five in Nebraska about ten days ago. These two blinds have the one way fabric on the front 270 degrees. I keep the front two windows open and get a clear view to draw when they are behind the the one way. They are awesome!!

 

Sure do appreciate the replies. I will take a closer look at the Baronnett line. The natural blind has advantages but not so good for pick up and move to another spot for whatever reason! And I have to admit, I enjoy the warmth in the morning that a blind provides. I hear the comment (and experienced) about being close so I want to be aware of having a window low enough to shoot. Have also thought about a ghillie suit but feel that is above my pay grade with a recurve at this point. But that would be intense! Thanks for the advice and insight.

 

Bowmania: Wow, 64" bow and shot standing up. Was your bow cant fairly significant? I shoot with a fairly straight bow and seem to be well past 80" vertical. I'm questioning the entire blind idea. Thanks for your input!

 

Yea, it was a pretty good cant. I don't like shooting with a cant, but that longbow had a riser made of elk antler and the window was about 2 inches. In order to see the gap you and to can't it.

Bowmania

 

Barronett Big Mike. I can shoot a 62 inch recurve vertical no problem.

 

Thanks for the clarification Bowmania.

Vincenthanna: Are you generally standing, sitting, or crouching somewhat during the shot? It appears Big Mike may be my best option for a blind.

 

You have to have a good chair, because you spend hours in the blind and have to be in position at the moment of truth. In addition, you should have all black on. Face included. Otherwise a bird can see you.

Bowmania