buckshot tree stands

QuakerBoy

Senior Member
I own an older buckshot big shot tree stand and really like it.

I have recently noticed thay have come out with a stand called the equalizer that you can level once you are in the tree.

here's a link

http://www.buckshot-stands.com/PRODUCT.CFM?X=14


Anybody try this yet?
 

Cranium

Senior Member
Rich,
I own 2 of the older Bigshot's & absolutely love the stands & also the customer service from Buckshot....I needed some new inserts a month ago, called them up, had a very pleasant conversation, & they sent me 4 new ones at n/c.

The new equalizer looks like it is based upon the cable lock mounted on a big threaded rod that you turn to loosen or tighten...I like it..if I didn't have too many stands already I would probably buy one based upon the 10 years of usage from the Bigshot
 

QuakerBoy

Senior Member
Jeff, I am not totally sold on it yet ;)

The one thing I really like about the Big Shot is it has a bar (with teeth) that goes around the back of the tree rather than a coated cable.

Do you think the cable would tend to slip on a wet tree?
 

matthewsman

Senior Member
hold on to your stand

I got an older buckshot stand.I drilled a hole in the insert bar that lines up with the next hole up from the one that you put the screw in and put a lock through it.Buckshot markets a lock for this purpose,when you put it in ,the shaft is not exsposed to be cut.There is a warning(or maybe a recall)about not adjustng the stand with anyweight on it.
 

marknga

GONetwork Member
I love my Buckshot "Cadillac". It is the most comfortable stand I have ever sat in. I have an older "Cadillac" and a newer model "Eldorado". Those are the only models I've tried.

Mark
 

Bow Only

Senior Member
The Equalizer is junk. Not to make anyone mad, it's just not what you want in a stand. It's the worst sitting stand and the bottom leveler hits the tree on a sharp tapering tree. Much better stands out there.
 
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