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Title: Big Jims Hunters Seat
Post by: BUCKY on March 29, 2015, 01:14:00 PM
I've read about it now how about some pics of it in action. Thanks
Title: Re: Big Jims Hunters Seat
Post by: Jason Kendall on March 29, 2015, 03:46:00 PM
I really like mine but sorry no pics.
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Post by: BUCKY on March 29, 2015, 04:19:00 PM
:laughing:  you got me there!
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Post by: threeunder on March 29, 2015, 05:25:00 PM
Bucky,

I like mine a lot.  I use it when I want to be more mobile.  Couldn't spend all day sitting on it, but a couple of hours is not a problem.  Very, very easy to shoot from.

Please excuse my finger in the pic...LOL

 (http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n15/ken613/Picture20310_zpsg9yxnzrn.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/ken613/media/Picture20310_zpsg9yxnzrn.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Big Jims Hunters Seat
Post by: BUCKY on March 29, 2015, 05:49:00 PM
What I like is you can sit behind giant trees.
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Post by: PeteA on March 29, 2015, 06:18:00 PM
I the idea a lot. I just wish they made a shorter model. Current USA a Torges Seat and like to set up lower to the ground.
Title: Re: Big Jims Hunters Seat
Post by: BigJim on March 29, 2015, 10:43:00 PM
PeteA...so set it lower to the ground. I have set it so low, I couldn't stand up from it without rolling out of it. They are very versatile.

BigJIm
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Post by: PeteA on March 30, 2015, 04:44:00 AM
Hey Jim, when you set it low does it change the angle of the seat?
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Post by: BigJim on March 30, 2015, 06:05:00 AM
It does slightly. I did modify the seat a little myself. I changed the plywood out for a thicker piece and added some padding.

See, I'm 300lbs but have no padding in the rear end. So that's a lot of pressure back there  :)

I didn't change the angle any as I would normally sit up higher. When the need arrives to sit a little lower, I just do that and the seat isn't bad in that position. Modification is very easy.

I have been trying seats/chairs for years and found that most will work in a lot of situations, but few or none work in all. Having the correct seat for the right job means having an arsenal of choices.
If you can't be comfortable, you won't sit still and then you wont' see anything.

Bigjim
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Post by: BUCKY on March 30, 2015, 06:57:00 AM
How long is this seat?
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Post by: ronp on March 30, 2015, 09:12:00 AM
Well, I'll post some pics when mine gets here.  I just placed an order for one!
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Post by: Tall Paul on March 30, 2015, 09:55:00 AM
I love mine!  Rock solid, and you can lean against the tree.

Big Jim has a video on his website that would answer all your questions.
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Post by: R. Graddy on March 30, 2015, 11:23:00 AM
I made my own, for the most part its just like the  Hunter Seat except bigger tubes and seat.  Only draw back is its heavier.  I'll probably 1 from Big Jim next tho.
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Post by: ronp on March 30, 2015, 11:26:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by R. Graddy:
I made my own, for the most part its just like the  Hunter Seat except bigger tubes and seat.  Only draw back is its heavier.  I'll probably 1 from Big Jim next tho.
I was going to try building one but I'm all thumbs and not too creative so Big Jim's was much less stressful!
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Post by: WarDancer on March 30, 2015, 03:49:00 PM
just buy one, I love mine I added a little more foam, it is very handy  also added a shoulder strap very simple
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Post by: David Mitchell on March 31, 2015, 07:06:00 PM
Jim, will you have any of these seats at Ky TradFest?
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Post by: MCNSC on March 31, 2015, 07:13:00 PM
I made a couple myself. Had the material on hand or it wouldn't pay to build it your self. anyway, they are very versital seats. Just lean it against a tree and sit down.  Couldn't be simpler.  You can lean it against a fence post. Or round hay bail. Even lean it against your truck tire for a quick sit.
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Post by: mgf on April 01, 2015, 03:51:00 AM
I made one. I got to use it a little bit last year and really liked it.

Make vs. buy...I had the materials, tools and more time than money so I made it.

All in all, it took me a few hours (don't know exactly) so, for what they cost, you don't really save anything if you're time is worth anything.

But, it's almost always that way when it comes to making stuff.
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Post by: BigJim on April 01, 2015, 05:25:00 AM
I won't have any at the Ky shoot. We have been doing drop ships as of late.

I hope to have some of the millennium tree seats for that shoot though. Very nice and comfortable, but lends to a different situation.

bigjim
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Post by: Paul Cousineau on April 01, 2015, 05:33:00 AM
I have been wanting on of these, I hope to actually buy one this year.
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Post by: David Mitchell on April 01, 2015, 05:36:00 AM
Jim, I have a millennium seat--just like the looks of yours a lot.
Title: Re: Big Jims Hunters Seat
Post by: BUCKY on April 01, 2015, 07:49:00 AM
I want to use it more for still hunting then a actual ground blind seat. 15 maybe 20 minutes then move on.im still a treestand hunter 95% of the time. This would be a scouting /hunting seat.
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Post by: Red Beastmaster on April 01, 2015, 09:35:00 PM
I use mine all the time. They are great for quick impulse sits when you just happen to find yourself in a good spot with no time to prep.
Title: Re: Big Jims Hunters Seat
Post by: MCNSC on April 03, 2015, 05:56:00 PM
I made a couple myself. Had the material on hand or it wouldn't pay to build it your self. anyway, they are very versital seats. Just lean it against a tree and sit down.  Couldn't be simpler.  You can lean it against a fence post. Or round hay bail. Even lean it against your truck tire for a quick sit.
Title: Re: Big Jims Hunters Seat
Post by: BUCKY on April 24, 2015, 04:10:00 PM
Just ordered one. I want to hunt some spots this year you can't get a treestand in.
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Post by: BUCKY on May 09, 2015, 12:32:00 PM
Got the seat and tried it out. This seat will change the way I hunt. I will be hunting some woodlots I couldn't get my treestand in.My goal is to be more mobile and hunt more from the ground this year.It's May but I'm already excited.
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Post by: Red Beastmaster on May 09, 2015, 10:17:00 PM
Bucky, I knew you would like it.

Good luck!
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Post by: meatCKR on May 09, 2015, 11:04:00 PM
Yep - love these seats.  Here was my setup last fall. About 10 yards off of a trail that looked like a Deer Highway.
 (http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t384/MeatCKR/CD_Huntpic1.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/MeatCKR/media/CD_Huntpic1.jpg.html)

Here is what I saw on that mud trail that had me sit in that spot.
 (http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t384/MeatCKR/CD_Huntpic3.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/MeatCKR/media/CD_Huntpic3.jpg.html)

After sitting there for two hours, had a buck start to come towards me on the other side of the thicket. I grunted, he stopped, winded me and then snort-wheezed and ran off!  It was and exciting encounter on the ground!  I'll be back at this spot next season for sure.  I love this seat!
Title: Re: Big Jims Hunters Seat
Post by: BUCKY on May 11, 2015, 07:04:00 PM
I tried mine up against some stone walls. I also tried it on a root ball of a big blowdown. It's great looking for all these hiding spots,like a kid!
Title: Re: Big Jims Hunters Seat
Post by: Rustic on May 12, 2015, 06:24:00 PM
Bought mine couple years ago. Added a foam cushion and I can sit still for hours. Sorry no pics.
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Post by: WarDancer on May 12, 2015, 10:23:00 PM
sure like mine, even better with a little extra foam.
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Post by: tzolk on May 12, 2015, 11:22:00 PM
Looks like this is going to be my birthday present! Thanks for posting! I'll be placing another order soon Jim!
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Post by: tzolk on May 13, 2015, 10:13:00 AM
Just put my order in. That is going to work great this fall!