Winch UP Deer Feeders? Need info.

[Jmh05]

I'm trying to find winch up feeders. All the custom stuff I'm finding is about $500 a pop.

Bass Pro and Cabelas had a few but they were poly barrels. I need regular metal barrels.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Mudslinger]

I have a friend here in town that is making some electric winch driven feeder tripods that he is going to sell I think for around $200, all you have to add is the feeder motor. This includes the tripod, winch and winch hand controls and barrel.

[txcwbyon44s]

try www.feedersetc.com they are in lovelady texas they were resonable when i bought my feeder. not sure if they have winch feeders havent looked in a while at them. never would hurt to ask them

[Mike D]

Everything you need in the links below:

http://www.bossbuck.com/products/parts/barrelband.html

http://www.bossbuck.com/products/parts/bail.html

http://www.bossbuck.com/products/parts/header.html

http://www.bossbuck.com/products/parts/lids.html

[scotty]

Homemade is best. Go big, or go home!

[slacker]

I have a friend here in town that is making some electric winch driven feeder tripods that he is going to sell I think for around $200, all you have to add is the feeder motor. This includes the tripod, winch and winch hand controls and barrel.

I'll take one of those at that price!!!

[Jmh05]

Thanks everybody. I've PM'd some of you and checked out the websites. Hopefully I'll get something done!

[NTX NonTypical]

Homemade is best. Go big, or go home!

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I agree homemade ones are the best. I threw one together for a little over $100 and I really like it. No more need for a ladder and you can raise the barrel up high enough where the livestock can't nudge it around.

[cosmiccowboy]

Just don't go cheap on the cable, and replace it at the first sign of rust or deformation. That barrel can squash you like a bug if the cable breaks.

[predatorsniper]

DIY is the way to go. Just don't skimp on the winch. Dutton-Lainson makes a great winch with a brake on it so you don't have to worry about it free-spooling on you. Use cable that is rated well above what you need.

Then post some pics when you're done!



Take care and God Bless,

predatorsniper

[txtimetravler]

I think DIY is the way you have to go for under your price range, that is if you have the know how, the materials and the equipment.

[TexaswBOWhunter]

A friend of mine makes these, I have 4 of them now and this is all I will buy anymore... I think he sells them for 275-300 without the timer... He is located around Kingwood, Texas and only makes so many a year... If interested let me know and I can talk with him and see when he plans to build some more..

[Green Arrow]

Yup just diy with the boss buck stuff.

[jaypapa97]

The best advice has been said. DO NOT go cheap on the winch and cable. I build different styles for different friends, but only use 1500lb braking winch and 2000 lb cable. Here is the winch I use. They work great.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_28674_28674

[Brush Country]

Im looking to built some of these myself this year.