Moultries Vs. Cuddeback
05-22-2012, 08:50 AM
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Spike
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Moultries Vs. Cuddeback
Looking to buy a new trail camera. Only wanting to spend around $150, $160. I had bad luck with moultries in the past( ones with the big 12v batteries) have not tried a cuddeback, too much$$. What do recommend. Thanks.
05-22-2012, 09:35 AM
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Spike
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I'd would go with a homebrew
this is a great camera from a builder who has built 100's of camera's
http://www.diytrailcams.com/post/Son...496?trail=15#2
this is a great camera from a builder who has built 100's of camera's
http://www.diytrailcams.com/post/Son...496?trail=15#2
05-22-2012, 12:44 PM
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Last edited by kswild; 05-22-2012 at 12:51 PM.
05-22-2012, 04:33 PM
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Bushnell Trophy Cams for me. You can usually pick them up on sale at one of the big box stores for around $140. I've run Cuddebacks, Moutries and some of the cheaper ones and I love the Bushnell Trophy Cams. Good detection area, have never had a problem not triggering and the battery life is unreal. I also use Cuddeback and really think they are a pretty good camera but run through battery life pretty quick, at least in anything below 40 I also think the IR could use some work but the flash ones do give good pics.
Personally, I'd stay away with anything that uses C or D cells if you plan on running it in any somewhat cold weather. You'll wind up spending more on batteries than you do on cameras. There are a few good review websites on out there that do some REALLY extensive tests that I have found helpful. Google reviews for the cameras you are looking at you should find the websites. I believe chasinggame is a good one.
Personally, I'd stay away with anything that uses C or D cells if you plan on running it in any somewhat cold weather. You'll wind up spending more on batteries than you do on cameras. There are a few good review websites on out there that do some REALLY extensive tests that I have found helpful. Google reviews for the cameras you are looking at you should find the websites. I believe chasinggame is a good one.
05-22-2012, 07:02 PM
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05-23-2012, 06:52 AM
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05-23-2012, 10:30 AM
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