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Author Topic: Mirror ground blind  (Read 429 times)

Online Pine

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Mirror ground blind
« on: November 04, 2013, 08:50:00 PM »
Anybody ever use those mirror type of ground blinds ? Was wondering how they work and if they are worth it ?
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Offline L. Harris

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Re: Mirror ground blind
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2013, 09:14:00 PM »
If that's you in your avatar, I'd say you got a good thing going now!
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Re: Mirror ground blind
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2013, 10:10:00 PM »
Yes that is me but in warm weather it is to warm . Was just wondering about them mirrors . Might not be good in the wind . Could take flight ?   :dunno:
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Re: Mirror ground blind
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2013, 10:14:00 PM »
I noticed those as well in the Three Rivers catalog.  The images sure look convincing, but I wonder how they work with a deer in motion watching the background in one particular area moving backwards as they walk past.
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Re: Mirror ground blind
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2013, 06:24:00 AM »
here is a diy video on it..

 

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Re: Mirror ground blind
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2013, 04:29:00 PM »
I've had one for a couple years.  They do work well.  Set it up and walk out in front of it 20 yards, turn around and look for it.  It takes a minute to find it.  They disappear when set up in the right spot.  Need a fairly flat spot to set up.  With the tie downs the wind isn't an issue.  I've had turkeys in front of it at 5 yards and never knew I was there until they circled behind me.  You still have the movement of your top limb above the blind.

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Re: Mirror ground blind
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2013, 06:43:00 PM »
I believe that Mudd made his own.  Do a search and you'll see how he did it.  Looks pretty good to me.
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Re: Mirror ground blind
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2013, 06:52:00 PM »
The blind is angled out so it's only showing the ground in front of it.
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Re: Mirror ground blind
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2013, 08:51:00 PM »
They work! have had deer look right at mine and not notice it.

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Re: Mirror ground blind
« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2013, 09:07:00 PM »
I handled them when I worked at Cabela's. While heavy and not super transport easy, they reflect everything and disappear into thin air. They disappeared on the carpet we displayed them on. The downside is they are somewhat heavy and bulky.

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Re: Mirror ground blind
« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2013, 09:37:00 PM »
Is there a second part to the homemade version from the post above? Looks like a neat project.
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Re: Mirror ground blind
« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2013, 05:29:00 AM »
I think it would work great.  But hate hauling in stuff.  Might have to try one but leave it in a spot I have picked out for the season and leave it.

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Re: Mirror ground blind
« Reply #12 on: November 06, 2013, 06:03:00 AM »
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I think it would work great.  But hate hauling in stuff.  Might have to try one but leave it in a spot I have picked out for the season and leave it.
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Re: Mirror ground blind
« Reply #13 on: November 06, 2013, 06:18:00 AM »
Here is part 2.

 

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Re: Mirror ground blind
« Reply #14 on: November 06, 2013, 07:28:00 AM »
I like mine with the backpack bag they are very portable and I have had deer 15 yards in front of me and did not have a clue I was there. With the hammock seat you are set for an all day enjoyable experience.

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Re: Mirror ground blind
« Reply #15 on: November 06, 2013, 07:49:00 AM »
I might make a small one for putting the Mohican sneak on turkeys!

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