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They are foremost a shooting platform
#9206025
04/02/25 10:08 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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that I can shoot from a rested position from the center of the stand, about 300 degrees, front and rear rest. Light enough to place alone if I have to, I can get this one easily in the bed of my truck and slide it out in position. It's very sturdy, rigid, windows close up tight. Placing the front rests outside the blind frees up space. This one will be placed in the location I killed from last year, using a shooting bench as a temporary set up. Legs, 2'. It's about 30' up above the river bottom, can see for miles. 4 coats of Glidden Premium Exterior from the Home Depot screw up shelf, tinted to the color I wanted. $10.00 for the gallon. All the lumber came from the Home Depot Scrap bin, 70% off. I did pay full price for the 3 sheets of plywood. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2025/04/full-53199-448944-img_4486.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2025/04/full-53199-448945-img_4488.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2025/04/full-53199-448946-img_4489.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2025/04/full-53199-448947-img_4502.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2025/04/full-53199-448948-img_4504.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2025/04/full-53199-448949-img_4508.jpg)
Last edited by onlysmith&wesson; 04/02/25 11:39 PM.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: They are foremost a shooting platform
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#9206027
04/02/25 10:09 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: They are foremost a shooting platform
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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04/02/25 10:25 PM
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Nice job! 👍 What did you do for a door?
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Re: They are foremost a shooting platform
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
#9206037
04/02/25 10:29 PM
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That's gonna be nice, share pictures when it's all setup at the ranch.
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Re: They are foremost a shooting platform
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#9206050
04/02/25 11:02 PM
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Looks much like the ones I have built, including the rain deflectors. Seal em up good and they’ll last for many years.
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Re: They are foremost a shooting platform
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#9206063
04/02/25 11:34 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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Nice job! 👍 What did you do for a door? Made one: ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2025/04/full-53199-448959-img_4605.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2025/04/full-53199-448960-img_4606.jpg)
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: They are foremost a shooting platform
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
#9206103
04/03/25 01:00 AM
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Is it 4'6" square like your other? I also believe on your other blind that the rear rest is the same height as the front, is this one like that?
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Re: They are foremost a shooting platform
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04/03/25 01:06 AM
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onlysmith&wesson
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Is it 4'6" square like your other? I also believe on your other blind that the rear rest is the same height as the front, is this one like that? 4' sq. Yes, the window openings are the front and rear rest with exception to the right window, where I use a 3" wide small shelf mounted on the back wall.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: They are foremost a shooting platform
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
#9208969
04/10/25 12:28 AM
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Re: They are foremost a shooting platform
[Re: onlysmith&wesson]
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04/10/25 04:00 PM
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I like it. I especially like that you used WIDE windows.  I like to see things. I don't get the blind with a 4' wall that has a little 12" window in the middle.
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Re: They are foremost a shooting platform
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#9209202
04/10/25 05:26 PM
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I like it. I especially like that you used WIDE windows.  I like to see things. I don't get the blind with a 4' wall that has a little 12" window in the middle. I can see and shoot about 300° with a front and rear rest from a seated position right in the middle. Sliding windows won't let you do that. I also don't have to roll from one side to the other to shoot. I get concealment from the solid back wall that is painted black. I'm placing it tomorrow, I'll post some pic's.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: They are foremost a shooting platform
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04/11/25 02:32 PM
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Re: They are foremost a shooting platform
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04/11/25 03:24 PM
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For a nice level area this is good for rifle. The elevation change in some places may make it so the rear rest plan is not as effective.
Looks good though. send some pics when its up and secured
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Re: They are foremost a shooting platform
[Re: Texas buckeye]
#9209475
04/11/25 04:25 PM
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For a nice level area this is good for rifle. The elevation change in some places may make it so the rear rest plan is not as effective.
Looks good though. send some pics when its up and secured It’s no problem at all aiming down the steep drop in elevation. My other set up is a lot higher than this one with an identical rest.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: They are foremost a shooting platform
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#9209504
04/11/25 05:56 PM
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Nice work, built by someone who knows what a good one feels like
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