Tripod Feeder - What to Purchase

Peanut · Jan 6, 2005

I am in the market for a good Tripod Feeder. I was wondering if you any of ya'll have suggestions as to what kind to purchase.

I had hoped to get one that held 55 gallons of feed, but the only one that I've seen was an American Hunter version on Basspro.com. Moultrie seems to make a good-looking feeder, but theirs didn't have as much feed capacity. I wanted to get something big enough that I didn't have to drive down to our lease each week.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

gadeerwoman · Jan 6, 2005

If you're looking for a sling feeder go with on-time feeders. They have a life time guarantee. Some of the American Hunters are okay. Moultrie is hit and miss. Seems you either get a good one or a lemon. Prices aren't much different in most of them. We got a 55 gal on-time at Franklins in Athens a couple years ago for @ $130.

stumpman · Jan 6, 2005

Peanut we make ours. get a 55 gallon drum with a lid, 3 -15/8"x 8' fence post galvanized. stick them in the receiver hitch on a truck and bend about 1' of the end at an angle make all 3 the same. bolt them on the sides. we use the cabelas spin cast feeder motors they are programable up to 6 times a day and are all metal funnel and spinner. the squirrels can't eat on them they are $29.95 each. legs are $8.00 each at home-depot drums what ever you can get one for they are easy to do.

GrandSlamHunter · Jan 6, 2005

The best I've used is the All Seasons Feeder made in Texas. Holds 300 pounds of corn which lasts about a month for me. Be sure to get a 12 volt system and add a high quality solar panel. I never do anything to mine but add corn. A friend has had one out for 6 years with the same battery and without charging. :fine:

You will pay more for quality. Plan to spend about $375 with tax and shipping.

GSH

Kansashunter · Jan 7, 2005

I have three moultry feeders. the 55 gallon pro type. They came as combo with funnel, lid cap, solar charger, rechargable batteries and cost about $350 new. I hadn't used them is two years. But I took the batteries out of them. Some of my members wanted to fill them after not seeing any deer. I charged the batteries up handed them to them. Been working now for a month. I guess I got three hits when I purchased them.

I have purchased the cheeper moultry feeders and missed. They would all fail within 2 years.
I have added cables with locks to hinder theft. Make a decent offer I might them walk your way.

Deer Farmer · Jan 8, 2005

Gamefeeders

http://www.gamefeedersonline.com

The above link is an excellent sight to visit. They have feeders, spreaders, and will ship directly to you.

I have used Ontime feeders for the past 3 years and have had excellent results. You can also find them on e-bay.

LKS2 · Jan 9, 2005

made my own this weekend. Got the barrel for free, used a cabelas $29 feeder, three galvanized metal chainlink fence top rail. Bought a galvanized metal lid since I had to cut the top of the barrell lid off with a grinder. It was $30.

hbradley15 · Jan 9, 2005

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Remington feeders made by BA products out of Texas is a very good feeder. Aquadic Environmental in Ball Ground is a dealer. A 400 lb Quad feeder with a solar panel and battery could run around $400-$500. They do make a 600 lb feeder. You can get a directional feeder but they do cost more money. The Remington is a very reliable feeder.

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