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Time for another cam.

Discussion in 'Trail Cameras' started by BrianWI, May 26, 2013.

  1. Dan

    Dan Senior Member

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    Reviews? As in Chasing Game? The only reviews I really care about are real world, as in actual customers using them. Hence, why We'll only buy Coverts anymore.
     
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    BrianWI Weekend Warrior

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    I like trailcampro.com, personally. I can fit the data to the real world.

    I had the 6C cells going in 2-3 weeks in one cheap cam. It got spendy fast. I have battery life as my #1 criteria now, followed by trigger speed and angle of view. Recovery time should be reasonable. Picture quality (within reason of course) is likely next.

    I like the video on the Bushnell, its fun. But I could live w/o video.
     
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    Whatever the review site is, it doesn't compare to real world. One person testing one single camera vs thousands of people actually using the camera......I'll listen to the crowd.

    As for battery life.....nevermind, I've already covered that.
     
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    BrianWI Weekend Warrior

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    The crowd elected Obama, too ;)
     
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    Dan Senior Member

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    Nice try. It's obvious you don't want to buy a Covert. So, go get your Ranger Ops and I hope you like it.
     
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    BrianWI Weekend Warrior

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    I might, still looking for that sale....
     
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    Art Vandelay Die Hard Bowhunter

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    The link I gave you was for the 2012 model Red 40, trailcampro.com gave the 2012 Red 40 rating over a 4. Don't remember the exact number, seemed like 4.1 or 4.2.
     
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    BrianWI Weekend Warrior

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    If I were to get a Covert, it would be the Black Ops or the MP6 most likely (yes, could I chose two cams from the same mfg that were more different)?
     
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    BrianWI Weekend Warrior

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    I suppose I could explain that... I have two cams in mind. One would be for when do not get up as often as I like and for during scouting between weekends, the Black Ops. It could double as a high quality cam for at food plots and mineral sites) The MP6 would be in my "scouting party", Cheaper cams (in case stolen) that move around a lot and scout movement, not food plots or mineral sites.
     
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    Art Vandelay Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I see what you're getting at, it just blows me away that guys are buying 2013 MP6's or any cheaper cam for that matter when there are 2012 Red 40's on sale for only 10 or 15 bucks more. You're getting one of the best cams on the market for the price of a lower quality cam.
     
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    BrianWI Weekend Warrior

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    MP6 seems to be your best cam on batteries per the review site. #1 criteria.
     
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    Art Vandelay Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Those reviews are for the 2013 models, the 2012 Red 40/ Black 60 was a totally different review that is no longer on their site. You can't get a 2013 Red for nearly the same price as a 2013 MP6.
     
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    What changed year over year that the rating dropped?
     
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    Treehopper Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I will have a new MP6 and Red 40 at the GTG if you are interested.
     
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    BrianWI Weekend Warrior

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    I bought a Browning Ranger Ops. $98.99 shipped free. We will see how it performs!
     
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    Of course you did. Gotta love going against the grain!

    Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2
     
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    Some people have to learn the hard way ......
     
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    I hear that but my experience has been different. Could not be happier with my Bushnell. For the price, the Primos is so far more than acceptable. Bushnell is a trailcampro favorite. Using battery life and price, they also recommended the Primos. So far, they are 2 for 2. They also were impressed by the Browning, and I would bet they will be correct again. They have been very accurate so far.
     

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