shoot through mess windows

[oz31p]

I was wondering what kind of experiance you've had shooting throu mess windows on ground blinds

[.270]

you mean "mesh" windows? i never have any problem. but i use a .270. Lark.

[oz31p]

you mean "mesh" windows? i never have any problem. but i use a .270. Lark.

 

 

Yes sir mesh windows. Id imagine a 270 would not have any problems. But what about a bow or better yet a bow with mechanical broadheads(2blade inverters)??

[Davidson]

I used to use a blind with shoot through windows when I lived in WA and in MI. They seem like they will somehow deflect the arrow, but I never had a problem. With AZ being so dang hot, I have been trying spot and stalk and have yet to sit in that thing and "slow roast". If you want to try one out, I would have no problem letting you try mine. Having the shoot through windows does allow you to move around and draw your bow without notice, but in low light conditions I did have a little trouble with visibility. Keep in mind, I was hunting in dense timber most of the time, but I still experienced some visibility issues at low light while hunting corn and soy fields. That is just my experience with them. I just wish I could find a blind with Max-1 or Desert Shadow!

 

Let me know if you want to give mine a whirl.

 

Kris D

[oz31p]

I used to use a blind with shoot through windows when I lived in WA and in MI. They seem like they will somehow deflect the arrow, but I never had a problem. With AZ being so dang hot, I have been trying spot and stalk and have yet to sit in that thing and "slow roast". If you want to try one out, I would have no problem letting you try mine. Having the shoot through windows does allow you to move around and draw your bow without notice, but in low light conditions I did have a little trouble with visibility. Keep in mind, I was hunting in dense timber most of the time, but I still experienced some visibility issues at low light while hunting corn and soy fields. That is just my experience with them. I just wish I could find a blind with Max-1 or Desert Shadow!

 

Let me know if you want to give mine a whirl.

 

Kris D

i appreciate the offer but i got a new blind with some christmas gift cards that i got. i took a few shots earlyer this evening with the windows down. its a little different in close quarters at full draw. but doable. i may have to just go back out there and shot through the windows and see for my self.

[Davidson]

Gotcha. Yeah it is definitely something you have to get used to. I found that if I sit at an angle, with my feet towards the front left corner of the blind it is a little easier to draw. I just had to get used to shooting with my upper body twisted. I would sit far enough back in the blind so that I could slightly tilt my bow up when I did the initial draw, but again the farther back you sit, your range of vision decreases. A good stool/seat will make all the difference too. What sucks, is the backless seats are the best and when you sit for long periods it gets uncomfortable. I am no pro, but have bowhunted from blinds for years and the more you shoot out of it in your backyard, the more comfortable it gets. Hope that helps and good luck!

[standman]

We use the shoot through mesh all the time with no problems, with fixed blade broadheads all the way out to 40 yards. I have shot Rocket Steelheads through the mesh with no problems only in practice but I won't try them on animals as I am scared that one will open up early on the mesh. The mesh we shoot through is tight across the window, however I have seen some mesh on blinds that is kind of loose across the window and that might cause a problem to shoot through. Best thing to do is practice before hand to see what happens.

 

Brian

[cbryant11]

i seen a max 1 blind at sportsmans last night

[DesertBull]

I don't think the camo pattern makes a squats worth of difference. The deer know it's there no matter what the camo, they just don't know what it is.

[standman]

I don't think the camo pattern makes a squats worth of difference. The deer know it's there no matter what the camo, they just don't know what it is.

 

+1, I think it is more important how you brush them in.

 

Brian

[Curtis Reed]

I have never had a problem shooting through the mesh with a fixed blade broadhead before... Just as accurate. I havent used a blind in a few years, and havent tried shooting with my new broadhead of choice: Grim Reaper Razortip mechanical. Rule of thumb is to only use fixed blades when shooting through the mesh

[C.Shoemaker]

I purchased a Double Bull blind a few years ago, but haven't killed anything from it yet. The high cost was a concern as I didn't believe I needed a blind so large. After sitting in it for 12 or 14 hours at a time, I can't even imagine sitting in one of the smaller, cheaper ones. It takes a lot of mental effort to sit for that long and the extra space well worth it.

[Davidson]

You guys are probably right that the pattern doesn't make much of a difference. Maybe its all mental, but I just feel better when my blind matches the terrain as much as possible, but that is just my preference. My grandpa calls me crazy for giving camo patterns so much thought, and he is probably right: The old man kills a deer every year in wool coveralls and flannel.

[azpredator@work]

A couple of things that I disagree with from previous posts that I have encountered after shooting a lot through my d.b. matrix:

 

1) your mesh does not need to be tight. It can be a little loose and you will not hinder broadhead flight. The double bull video explains this as well.

 

2) most mechanicals will shoot fine through the mesh. I have shot rocket steelheads and grim reapers and a couple others with no problems. I would not shoot a rage through the mesh.

[tjhunt2]

Lots of good advise here for sure. Put that with some practice of your own and you will have your answer whether or not you want to shoot thru or not. I've only shot once thru mesh and my result was good. My bull was broadside at 13rds and the arrow angled hard right as it entered the animal. Not sure if it was from the mesh or off a rib so I'm not much help with your question. I have this thing about an arrow touching anything that just doesn't quite set well with me. I'll leave that to those with more experience on the subject.

 

I will tell you this, from my experience, you can leave the window open and not worry about whether or not the mesh will interfere with your arrow. I have spent hundreds of hours over the years in my double bull and I always leave my shooting window open. I normally wear black or dark camo and sit as far back in the blind as I can. I use a head net most of the time but not during low light conditions. I have actually had animals within a few yrds looking in not having a clue as to my presence. My setup consist of a harbor freight blanket for a ground cloth, camp chair with arms so I don't far out while sleeping, and plenty of gator-aid and water. I have taken more than my share of animals from my blind and would say deer are more apt to notice the blind out of all the species I've hunted and shot. Deer, elk, turkey, and a couple lions. If I can be of any other help please feel free to pm me.

 

TJ