Millenium vs. Big Game

[rladner]

Ok, so I was at Cabela's yesterday. I have been wanting to get the Millenium 150. I saw the Big Game Aeromag treestand. Looked very similar to the M150 and the same price point. Difference was it is on sale for $180. That's $70 cheaper. So, does anyone have any experience with the two? Is there that big of difference between them? Here is a link to the Aeromag:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Hunting-Treestands/Hang-On-Treestands|/pc/104791680/c/104783580/sc/104374080/Big-Game-Treestands-The-Aeromag-Hang-On-Treestand/1829105.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fhang-on-treestands%2F_%2FN-1100102%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104374080%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104791680%253Bcat104783580&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104791680%3Bcat104783580%3Bcat104374080

Thanks

[rladner]

ttt

[texashunter74]

I have several Big Game products and really enjoy them they are great for the price.
2 smaller hang on stands, several tripods and 2 20' climbing sticks as well as 3 2 man ladder stands. All are great. directions were clear and easy to follow.

[diamondrules]

I love the millennium 150 extremely comfortable

[charlie mcmahan]

I've got 4 of the Millennium stands & several brackets. The Big Game Treestands look very similiar to the Millenniums. The one thing that I might like better about the Big Game Treestand is the mounting bracket. I've got several of the ratchet brackets for the Millennium stands & sometimes its a pain to get the pin through the strap. Might have to get one of the Big Game stands and try it out.

[adam_p]

You might look at Hawk treestands also. They have one that is a lot like a Millenium.

[rladner]

Seems like the Millenium has the ability to change the seat height and deal with a small degree of tree lean. Just not sure that is a difference maker. Sure, at the same price point yes, but at a $70 savings, not sure. haven't spent serious time in either one of them to know.

[Bowhunter004]

Looks legit to me! Buy one and let us know how it works out

[elkbowhunter]

Looks legit to me! Buy one and let us know how it works out

one thing I noticed is strap that secures to tree...its not chain right? If thats the case its a no go for me....gotsta have CHAIN. Millenniums have chain.

[R Herline Jr]

Gotta have chain. I haven't used the Millenium stands but I do have a Big Game 2 man ladder stand and tripod and they work great. they are both 8 years old. As far as lock on stands I use the Woodseytoo. They are rated for 500lbs and fit any tree. And they have chain

[rladner]

Just did some research. The New Millenium M150 does not have a chain. It has a racket strap as well. Not sure there is anything wrong with a strap. Since I hook my safety harness to a strap it doesn't make much sense to not have confidence in them

Still undecided.

[drop dead fred]

I always go with the original maker not knock offs