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I ended up going with the m100u and the Hawk sticks like I was planning. Both seem really well made and I can't wait to try them out. Hopefully this weekend I can give them a try.

Congratulations!

I love the simplicity of a ladder stand once it's up. Ease into them quietly and they are stable. This purchase is for mobility and reaching extended heights with comfort. My Summit is pretty quiet to climb with, but it still makes more noise than a ladder stand for sure

I've debated the same thing for a while. That's why I did so much reading on them. I have a Summit Viper SD and feel really safe in it as well as love the comfortable seat. But there are some trees that a lock on and sticks would be easier to get into, and have limbs covering me as well. I definitely wasn't interested in a small platform or skinny seat to save weight. I wanted a secure and comfortable stand. I'm 6' 225lbs so some stands for a guy that weighs 160 won't be comfortable for me even if it's light weight for transportation. I'm excited to try it and think the part I'll like the least is stepping from sticks to platform and vice versa.

Good luck getting everything ready. It can be a pain, but I started earlier this year than I usually do so I'm in pretty good shape. I just got a Field & Stream Outpost XL 17ft ladder stand a month ago. I really like it, extremely comfortable, flip up seat, foot rest, and went together pretty easily. All that stuff is ready, cameras running, and these cool mornings have my heart racing already for season.

Man, that sounds like the stuff I imagine myself doing since I'll be figuring all this out my first few times in the woods with it! I don't know if you've heard of them or not, but the Stepp Ladder is another option I really want to try! I will get some by next year but Bass Pro has their 4 pay option right now so I went with the Hawk for design and height attainable by supplied steps. But check these out

I like the Monster a lot too but was looking at the weight difference and was leaning toward the M100U for that. I've never used a hang on but heard a lot of people say that about the hook to help pull the stand up. I have a couple HSS Lifeline's, they are nice! I had another one but some piece of sewer trash cut one I had on a ladder stand last year. But I will definitely use one for this setup! Thanks for the input Slappy

So I'm looking at getting my first hang on stand. I've been reading and watching tons of reviews and usage information by owners. Where I'm at is Mellenium m100u and Hawk Helium climbing sticks. Anyone use either with more feedback? If you haven't looked at the Hawk sticks, they have steps on both sides at each step location and are pretty neat! Millennium stands are well loved so I'm happy with that decision.

Sorry it's been a while. I've been in the woods and doing yard work more than I have been asleep. Last thing I was doing when I posted was adding another piece for more length. I ended up taking them off and cutting two longer ones. I also added spacers to allow clearance so it folds up completely. Before it kind of closed against the bar below it. I didn't like the way it moved with four pieces connected together. Much smoother now with this setup. I put the bolt and spacers on the end piece with nylon spacer to allow the Muddy friction mount to be attached. It works very nice and smooth. If the fluid mount is as much nicer as they say, then it must be worth the money they ask for them. I started another arm this evening with sections 3 inches longer than the one I just finished. I don't have another "bracket" like I used on the first one. Basically I have writers block for ideas. Came up with several ideas and all would work but I wasn't happy with any of them. Maybe I'm just tired? Jake and Riley say hi. Roman was stuck to my side with less than an inch between my leg and his back so he didn't make it in the pictures but he says hi too.

Wishing you the best of luck! I'm so pumped about season starting soon. Went to a friends house to visit in Franklin yesterday and watched deer bouncing and playing in the back yard. One NICE main frame 8 was already wearing hard horn, I was surprised this early. But the cool air and watching them had my heart racing like I was in the stand already

For the 96/22 all I have found is the 9 rounders. I've got several BX25 mags and have worked well in my 10/22's.

Thank you! I haven't found anything outside of factory Ruger 9 round mags. I am okay with that versus an aftermarket one that doesn't work.

I took the camera arm to the woods with me Saturday to try it out. You know, always check your equipment? This was my opinion so it's worth what I'm charging you. It seemed like it was a little short, well for archery anyway. I believe if you were sitting in a stand with a rifle it would have been perfect. I'm totally new to this so I may change my mind and decide it was fine. But, I came home tonight and cut another 10 1/2 inch section of aluminum tubing and added it to the end. Also I ordered a Muddy friction head and it arrived today. It's very nice for the money! Went to mount it and forgot that I'd put a 1/4 20 bolt in the end piece for the GoPro. Not a big deal at all, just another trip to Lowes and I'll be good to go. I'll post pictures when I'm finished. If im satisfied with the final results I imagine I will make another one. With one made already, I can fix or replace ideas by reviewing the first one.

My wife's Dad dropped off 5 boxes of Federal HP .22 mag ammo yesterday and said he thinks he has more as well as another factory mag. I can't wait to try this out!

Thanks, we just got back. I didn't see any posting but didn't go out of my way to find one either. It was fun but as it got close to dark the more rowdy crowds starting showing up so we headed out. I didn't carry either, it was too heavy

Anyone been? Are we good for concealed carry? I believe it falls under park property but wasn't sure if there'd been any changes as far as definition of property to keep people from carrying legally.

I will give that a try. I haven't got that far but will need something to start on, thanks.

Thanks, im using a small camcorder with flip out screen on this arm. It's "old school" compared to what a lot of people use now but will be fine for me as I learn.

Oh I don't have hunts that people are gonna share on Facebook pages or YouTube, but they're fun and I will show y'all even if it's something for y'all to laugh at. I am running a Handy Cam on this one primarily and GoPro on shorter screw in arm for background view. It may switch up, but have to try it before I know what will work.

Thanks Slappy! I hope I can get some good footage. I'm new to this and am sure it have a lot to learn with editing and such. Probably have to hire my 13 year old to show me how to do it. Wonder how much she'll charge per hour to be my editing consultant

Yessir. I still have to get my Rem 700 barrel threaded but I am gonna give my .300 blk a try as well.

I will also be hunting for the first time with cam this year. I'm really excited!

I made my first attempt at making my own camera arm so I could try to film my hunts. I have very little invested since everything except the hardware was scrap aluminum that I had laying around. Ordered a GoMuddy friction head to mount the camera on. I have a mount for the GoPro as well but it will be on my smaller camera arm that will be behind me for video of the shooting. It was a pretty fun project. I used nylon washers and spacers with locknuts providing the torque to tighten as needed for smooth movement. Any of y'all make your own? Good ones are not cheap so figured I'd try it. Now I'm gonna make a couple more and try to come up with a simple design for the frame that attaches to the tree. That was I can make a few and leave them on different trees and just carry the arm with me.

I put these to the test Saturday. Walking up and down steep hills and long trails, powers washed my Moms front porch and awning. Very comfortable the whole time and for now, dry as a bone.