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    Pop up platform - I think

    So I started building an elevated platform form a pop up bling I ordered. 6 ft tall base height.

    Still have cross bracing, safety rails, and ladder to build. Is 6 ft too high?
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    That will likely put the bottom of your windows at about 8.5’. It will limit to some degree how close a shot you can take but not by too much. After you get it mounted I would shoot at a bag target to get a feel for how close you can shoot.

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      #3
      I made mine about 2.5 feet high, but I do have one on a 10’ quad pod. I made my own blinds though so my windows are big enough to shoot pretty close.
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        #4
        Height is perfect to me. I had a couple very similar. Put a trap door in the floor and ladder underneath. Makes it a lot safer getting in and out.

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          #5
          Originally posted by GarGuy View Post
          Height is perfect to me. I had a couple very similar. Put a trap door in the floor and ladder underneath. Makes it a lot safer getting in and out.
          That’s a great idea

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            #6
            Depends on the blind. Some have windows that come down lower & it won't be an issue.

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              #7
              I build mine just high enough so the deer can see under.

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                #8
                I build most of mine 5 foot. 6 foot should be no problem especially for 20-30 yard shots.

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                  #9
                  You got any more pics of the platform? I’m fixing to make one soon


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                    #10
                    Originally posted by OS_BRANDON View Post
                    You got any more pics of the platform? I’m fixing to make one soon


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                    It's pretty simple. Just make the platform the size you need & bolt on a 4 x 4 post in each corner cut to the length you want for the height. Put some 2 x 4's around it a foot or so off the ground & some at angles for braces. This pick is before I added the braces to it.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by OS_BRANDON View Post
                      You got any more pics of the platform? I’m fixing to make one soon


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                      Here's one I made. 48" tall and I left a 24" porch in the back for easier entry.

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                        #12
                        That's cool!

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                          #13
                          i have been using old hay rings, you can usually find them on craigslist or even laying out in a pasture not being used that you may get just for hauling it off. most are 4.5-5ft tall.

                          2 pieces of 5/8" plywood and (3) 6x12's and you are good to go....last one i built cost around $60 for lumber, but that was a few years ago.

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                            #14
                            Here are a couple I have built. 8' tall, on a 8 x 8 platform. I have used the elevators and built them without. They hold up good, your wind stays out of the direct area.
                            Click image for larger version Name: maverick blind.jpg Views: 2 Size: 151.7 KB ID: 24661033
                            Click image for larger version Name: 8 ft Krivo Blind.jpg Views: 5 Size: 145.2 KB ID: 24661034

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                              #15
                              Platform in place …. Just need to install pop up now
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