menhadenman
Senior Member
I've used hand grinders through my teens and 20s, cheaper electric ones in my 30s, and after running a couple hogs through the cheaper electric ones in my 40s, I went big last spring and dropped money on a 1 HP grinder. After what was way too long of a wait, I landed on the newer MEAT! company based on a few good reviews.
My middle boy (9) whacked a doe a couple days ago and I finally gave it a run this morning. Couldn't be more impressed. I would be stretching it if I said it took 2 minutes to run through the shoulders and some hindquarter meet. It's pretty heavy duty and has nice features. I look forward to running a hog, bear, and deer through it, hopefully before the winter is out.
The only knock I'd say is it doesn't come with a foot pedal (I had one though), and the safety thing on the hopper is a bit much (but removable).
Thought I'd share in case there's anyone looking to make the plunge for a bigger grinder. And please spare me the "I do it with a $40 grinder" comments, I already know there are more resourceful folks out there than myself
. But I won't be haggling with a slow grinder with deer, hogs, and elk for the rest of my life .
If you keep an eye out, they run 25% off and free shipping sales now and then. I'll update this if I change my mind or see anything odd.
My middle boy (9) whacked a doe a couple days ago and I finally gave it a run this morning. Couldn't be more impressed. I would be stretching it if I said it took 2 minutes to run through the shoulders and some hindquarter meet. It's pretty heavy duty and has nice features. I look forward to running a hog, bear, and deer through it, hopefully before the winter is out.
The only knock I'd say is it doesn't come with a foot pedal (I had one though), and the safety thing on the hopper is a bit much (but removable).
Thought I'd share in case there's anyone looking to make the plunge for a bigger grinder. And please spare me the "I do it with a $40 grinder" comments, I already know there are more resourceful folks out there than myself
. But I won't be haggling with a slow grinder with deer, hogs, and elk for the rest of my life .If you keep an eye out, they run 25% off and free shipping sales now and then. I'll update this if I change my mind or see anything odd.
