My family and I are moving to TX from WI this weekend. Wife was awesome enough to make sure I have a lease already so I don't miss any hunting. I have never used a feeder and know nothing about them other than you get what you pay for. Looking to get some feedback on what's good and what's not in the 225 dollar range, where to buy them within 1.5 hours of Kingwood. Thanks in advance and look forward to meeting some you all. Eric
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You my friend, have an awesome wife!!!
Mine would make sure that we moved to where there is pavement and shopping for 3 hours in every direction with no chance of hunting anywhere....
To answer your question, anything in the $225 range should work better than fine.
I built my own feeders and spent maybe $50-$75 total and they haven't failed me in about 4 yrs and counting.
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Don't go cheap on feeders..... nothing worse than getting to a stand and them not going off...........
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Where is your lease and are there other hunters? Welcome to tx.Originally posted by bluelund79 View Post
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Welcome to Texas! I moved here from Fennimore, WI about 6 years ago. You picked a good time to move, the heat of summer is almost over. I have used Texas Hunter Products feeders and had really good luck with them. I think they are a little higher than your price range though. It seems as if you get what you pay for though. I have seen a few of the cheaper ones not perform.
Have fun moving, I don't envy you on that account.Comment
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Thanks for all the replies so far, she is a keeper that's for sure. That's why this WI boy married a Texan, she puts up with my lone obsession. Got the Army moving me, so all I have to worry about are the family and dogs. Lease I am going to is now full I think and there other hunters. Alot different than what I am used to, but its going to be fun none the less. Keep the ideas coming please!Comment
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Welcome brother. Ya'll got here as fast as you could!(That silly bumper sticker drives me crazy!) West Texas Game Feeders,can put you on the right track.325-653-3678. Ask for Leyland. Some o' the nicest folks I ever met.Comment
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I have 2 used feeders you can have for 250.00
Both are in good to great condition...... With all the extras - cage - solarpnl - 12v - galvanized lidsComment
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currently I picked up a remington feeder motor and timer. been working good so far.
built my own tripod out of well casing that I got for cheap off craigslist, and barrel I got for free...
good luck to you. I am from northern michigan. military got me moving around and I married a texan to. hunting is different down here!
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I would wait til I saw the lease, met the other hunters and most important what your setup will be. I'm sure the other guys will will have some good advice and they can show you their feeders they have in place. Good luckOriginally posted by bluelund79 View Post
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Welcome to Texas
There are many feeders, and probably someone in your area who custom makes them. I would check out what the local welding shops or feed stores have to offer. Dont go cheap, but there is no reason to spend $1000 on a feeder either. $200-$300 is a good price rangeComment
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For that price I'd build my own. Get a clean 55 gallon steel barrel then get this:
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That puts you at $212 (plus whatever the barrel costs.......usually not much at all). Then just add a solar panel from Academy ($25) and some legs (price just depends on what you can find). If you still have some play money left over I'd get an eliminator spin plate or a varmint guard. That will get you a VERY good feeder with a fantastic timer.
That's what I would do for that price range.
By the way, welcome to Texas. I think you're going to like it here.Comment
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