Moultries Vs. Cuddeback
05-24-2012, 04:33 AM
#13
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 186
I have used Moultrie for the past 5 years or so and last year got two of the M80's and am very impressed so far. Battery life is darn good and night pics are impressive as well. Many options are available as far as cam, video, etc. Price was $115 online. The friends that have cuddeback seem to like them too which is fine, however can save some money going the moultrie route. The only thing is, I read a lot about how bad moultrie's customer service is but luckily i haven't had to find out. I think my next cam is going to be the Bushnell, if I can get over the fact that they don't take as good of night pics as the M80's in my opinion, as far as the IR's lighting up the night.
Last edited by NEBRbruiser; 05-24-2012 at 04:44 AM.
05-24-2012, 04:53 AM
#14
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Upstate New York USA
Posts: 366
I had three of these, and all three were on the trash heap within a year.
I still have two of the original Cuddeback's and one "capture", All three work great.
You can find the Capture model on clearance at any Bass Pro store for around $100 right now.
I also have Nine Moultrie's of varying models. I like the additional features the Moultrie's offer compared to the Cuddeback's. The newer Moultrie's have better battery life, but still lack the trigger speed the Cuddeback's have. I have never found a camera with a faster trigger speed than the Cuddeback's.
I use the Cuddeback's on trails because of the faster trigger speed, but if your going with a setup on a food plot, scrape, mineral site, ect. save yourself some money and go with the Moultrie.
I still have two of the original Cuddeback's and one "capture", All three work great.
You can find the Capture model on clearance at any Bass Pro store for around $100 right now.
I also have Nine Moultrie's of varying models. I like the additional features the Moultrie's offer compared to the Cuddeback's. The newer Moultrie's have better battery life, but still lack the trigger speed the Cuddeback's have. I have never found a camera with a faster trigger speed than the Cuddeback's.
I use the Cuddeback's on trails because of the faster trigger speed, but if your going with a setup on a food plot, scrape, mineral site, ect. save yourself some money and go with the Moultrie.
05-28-2012, 06:32 PM
#15
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Allenton Wis.
Posts: 186
As for me I 'm done with cuddeback. They lasted 2 -2 1/2 years. Not enough for 200 bucks. I went with Moultrie 80 9 months ago and good camera so far, time will tell. I also went with a Rconyx 500. The Moultrie works as well execpt battery life. Most cams are nice, but how long will they last?How long a camera lasts is what makes it a good cam or not.
05-29-2012, 05:45 AM
#16
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 186
I've been using my moutlrie i40 for going on 5 years now. Display is out on it but i just leave it and put new batteries in every few months. great cam. its bigger than the ones now days but can pick the i40 up for about $100 on ebay since they are older. I'd still go with the M 80 for $115.
05-29-2012, 07:38 AM
#17
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Maine
Posts: 12,563
How fast is the cuddebacks? I currently use a Stealth Prowler that I bought in 09 and currently debating on a new one. My stealth has a slow trigger time so sometimes I end up with some blank pictures.. I love the movie mode however.. Thanks..
