I have processed my own deer for years, was a professional meat cutter in another life. Last several years, I was boning and chunking up my deer,taking to the local processor, he would grind them and package, 15-20 minute job for $25, since most of the work was done. Last 2 years I weighed the meat before I took it, last year, last 2 deer wife and I killed, we only got back about 1/2 of what we took. I weighed it in a hanging bag before. I could see losing 4 -5 pounds as waste, not #45. I talked with him about this, he got mad, said he wasnt doing anymore deer. Long story short, I am looking at buying one on ****, some other reputable dealers online, just wondering if any of you guys have your own electric meat grinders, looking for feedback, pros/cons. All feedback appreciated. I utilize every scrap I bone off, makes some good summer sausage, bratwurst for the grill, chili, lasagna, etc. We dont buy hamburger period, wife and I and my daughter have gotten so used to venison last 30 years, we prefer it. And with the price of beef, I cant talk myself into butchering one of our beefs that I can sell at top dollar. The wife and I usually kill about 6 deer a year, and may get one or two given to us that other local hunters wont eat. I am hoping to be adding an elk to that # in about 7 weeks.