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[atp500]

I want to build a box blind for use with my crossbow. Does anyone have a design that you have used that is specific for crossbows?
What have you used in the past that has worked. I am thinking of making one 5X5 about 6 foot high. The area I will be hunting I only have shots out of the front and the left side.
Any ideas on window configurations would be helpful. Also, this will be on the ground, not elevated.
Thanks
Ken in Michigan

[Zrt1200]

Ken, I have been think about the same thing. The idea I have come up with is to use Canopy fittings and 3/4" or 1" emt and screw on pole barn metal siding. You could use 2x2"s as well. As far as windows. Take your 2X2's and cut a slot in it before framing and use a piece of 1/8" plex glass and you can slide it up and down. If you are going to use it on state land in mich you can not set a type 3 ground blind up before nov 6th.

[HDMann292]

Just my opinion I built one 2 years ago 4x4x8 was cheap that way was using full 4x8 sheets of plywood.and used 4"x4" x20' for the tower legs cost me under $100. I can use it for rifle hunting and crossbow Im a 6' 3" 325lb hunter and its just right size.  P.M me if you want and I can send you what I used and how I put it together.

[Cajun Executioner]

I hunted in my 4x4 last year with my crossbow but it was way too small to be comfortable. It was hard moving around in it and positioning for a shot with the crossbow. This year I built a 4x6 and love it. I can hunt with another person and have plenty of room. I may build another one next year for another spot I hunt but it will have to be a bit smaller. Probably a 5x5. I think that would be the smallest I could go and still be comfortable.