Mellineum Tree Stand

[PastorSteveHill]

I'm wondering if anyone has used the Milleneum Tree Stand? The Hang on?  I sat in one and it is without a doubt the most comfortable seat I've ever sat in. My question is on the set up. It uses a bracket and a chain to go around the tree.  Is the chain going to make a lot of noise? Does it shift any and cause a clanging sound?  I love the seat, just unsure about the set up of it. Anyone have any experience?

Also, how big a diameter tree will it fit around?  20" or so??? Thanks ... Steve

[Walt Francis]

Steve,

I can't speak for the Milleneum stand, but my Screaming Eagle and Gorilla stands with chains are quiet once they are set.  I prefer the chains over the ratchet straps because they make less noise when the temperature drops below zero.

If you are worried about the chain making noise while setting the stand, buy a can of the liquid rubber/plastic for coating pliers and wrench handles.  You can get a can for 6-7 dollars at most any auto parts store and it will do a couple of chains.  Dip your chain in the rubber/plastic, pull it out and let it dry for a few hours.  It quiets the chain noise to almost nothing.  Screaming Eagle offers it as an option on all their tree stands.

For larger trees, I carry several 3 foot sections of chain with universal links in my truck, in an Action Packer along with other Treestand hunting accessories.  If there is a chance I will place a stand on a large tree I link an extra section of chain onto the stand before leaving to set it.

[PastorSteveHill]

Thanks Walt! Good stuff...

[leatherneck]

Walt pretty much coverred it all. Love my Gorillas and Screaming eagles!

[Pat B.]

Agreed, I much prefer chains to the straps.. In fact, I won't used a stand with the straps, period!

[AMB]

They are not the best for portability, but if you are going to hang one and leave it for a while, they are hard to beat.  The bracket system is solid, you hang it on the tree kinda loose and then flip the bracket over to tighten.  I never had a problem with shifting and the chains on the bracket already have some form of coating on them.

[lr3]

I have two and like them... I don't have any problems moving them and if you buy an extra bracket you can just hang that on another tree. If you need to you just grab your sticks and stand and pop it up into your second tree that already has a bracket set up.  They are comfortable stands.