I have the ameristep dog house, hunted in it for the first time this weekend, I like it alot, plenty of room, sets up easy takes down easy. Ive heard different stories about shooting mech' s through the screen, some say no problem some say it doesnt work, ameristep doesnt recommend it, and I for one wouldnt either, figure its 50/50 whether its gonna mess up or not, why risk it. I just keep the screen in on the sides I wont be shooting out of and the flaps half open ont he shooting sides, keeps it nice and dark inside.