Those of you with 4x6 or 4x8 deer blinds

I have a few 4x6 blinds. It's fine with an 8 year old, but bigger is nice so they can lay around.

If you are building it in place build it as big as you can.
If you have to haul it in the woods make sure the size is something you can handle getting it in and set up...

4x8 is huge.

I don't see how a 4x8 could ever be too small. Seems like a 6x6 would need a lot of extra cutting and scraps.

I built a 4x8 and raised my son in it. We have 2 office chairs and a fold up bag chair in the corner and he always had plenty of room to curl up on the floor and take a nap if needed.

I recommend making the inside 8' tall so you can put some shelves up high to keep everything off the floor. Also, you don't feel like you're cramped up in a little box and can stand up and stretch your arms and legs from time to time.

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6x6
You will love it

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I’m really thinking bout going this way. Just seems more comfortable. I’ve hunted a primos double bull for a while which is 5x5. I think a 6x6 would be great.


Plans

I'm tempted to make one similar to this so I can shoot a bow from it. Just not sure I want to get that fancy

I wouldn't. Way too complicated for no good reason.

I’m looking for info on it as well.
Any suggestions on the base? I can’t find the metal frame bases. Where have y’all found metal platforms? I don’t want to use wood for the base and ladder if I can prevent.

Ours are 5x5, I can bring my 2 boys with me and there's plenty of room for both to lay down and nap when need be and they aren't in my way if I need to pull off a quick shot.