i made a set up similar to that cutting the chain off the original model leaving four links on each side to give me something to hook to and took a cinch strap from my rivers edge and thats what held the stand says its rated for 300lbs much quiter easier to hook and fits more trees
Millennium Receiver Bracket Upgrade
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I was thinking about cutting the chain off mine and using a buckle strap that came with a stand. The strap has loops on both ends that you put around the riser on the stand then feed the strap through the loop. I could loop it through the bolts on the bracket. Then it's basically a buckle strap where you feed the tag end through the metal buckle. The same buckle that safety harnesses use.
Unfortunately guys, I think this LW strap upgrade was a bit of a flop. After using it a few times I feel that I need to put this statement out there... I DO NOT recommend using the LW cinch strap in place of Millennium's ratchet strap. I now understand exactly why Millennium went with a ratchet instead of a single cinch strap. No matter how tight you pull the cinch strap with your hands, the amount of leverage that's created when you step onto the platform is just too much... The receiver bracket pulls away from the tree just a bit, and creates some instability with the stand. When using a second strap around the bottom of the stand, it is manageable... and huntable, as I've done it a few times. However, I don't feel that it's stable enough to make this upgrade worth the risk. The ratchet style strap that Millennium provides is actually not that loud. I have since reinstalled the ratchet strap and have been using it instead... and it's much more stable.
As much as I love the Millennium M100, I think I may be switching to a Muddy Bloodsport for my mobile setups. Next season I'm also planning on replacing my LW stick cinch straps with ropes to make them quicker and quieter. The platform of the Bloodsport is quite a bit smaller than that of the Millennium, however I've found that I tend to stand more than I sit while hunting so I don't think this will be an issue. The speed, quietness, and convenience of Muddy's rope cam system would make for a perfect mobile stand IMO.
As much as I love the Millennium M100, I think I may be switching to a Muddy Bloodsport for my mobile setups. Next season I'm also planning on replacing my LW stick cinch straps with ropes to make them quicker and quieter. The platform of the Bloodsport is quite a bit smaller than that of the Millennium, however I've found that I tend to stand more than I sit while hunting so I don't think this will be an issue. The speed, quietness, and convenience of Muddy's rope cam system would make for a perfect mobile stand IMO.
I'll tell ya, this year I've only used my muddy stand as my mobile stand. I've got sticks and receivers set up in places, and I will carry my Millennium in when I hunt them, but the muddy stand is far more versatile than the Millennium, and pretty darn comfortable too.
Yea, I'm with you man. The Millennium kicks ass for locations you've already hung brackets, and it's certainly the most comfortable stand ever, but IMO the receiver bracket leaves a bit to be desired when it comes to mobility. I will have a Muddy Bloodsport by next season, if not by the end of this season.
what about making a receiver kinda built like a climbing stick to make it similar to the bloodsport i have an extra muddy stick thinking bout making something up prolly unsafe as hell anybody think its an idea tho
It may work... But I think the problem you'll have is finding enough clearance between the bracket and the back of the stand. The millennium fits pretty tight up against that bracket, and those rope cam cleats stick out pretty far. The only way to make it relatively safe would be to mount the cam cleat on the side of the bracket that faces the stand, and I'm thinking there's probably not enough clearance there.
Another thing is that I still think you're going to have the problem of the bracket pulling away from the tree. Stepping out on the platform of the stand creates a force of leverage that is much different from stepping on a climbing stick. With the climbing sticks, your weight is kept close to the tree... so the force is mostly straight down. But stepping out on a stand platform causes a "hinge" effect, which pulls the bracket away from the tree. Then again, the Muddy Bloodsport uses ropes so I could be totally wrong on this one. Only one way to find out! lol
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Honestly, I would not recommend modifying the bracket in any way, especially with the cam cleat. Your only safety with the cam cleat is tying a few half hitches after you run the rope through the cleat. In all reality the ratchet strap isn't that loud, especially if you take your time, and it most certainly isn't worth your life.
huntn2
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I can attest to the rachet not being loud. Greg and I had 4 doe walk into 15 yards while getting setup when he was hanging the Millennium and Muddy.
I wouldn't risk modifying it... Too much at risk!
I wouldn't risk modifying it... Too much at risk!