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55 gallon drum corn capacity
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07/30/11 10:24 PM
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BearkatHunter2011
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How many pounds of corn will a 55 gallon drum hold? How much will a steel funnel decrease the capacity? Thanks for the help.
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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07/30/11 11:13 PM
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dgilbert
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5-50lbs of corn, a funnel is a must, or you will have all kind of problems.
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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07/30/11 11:44 PM
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I can generally get 300 lbs. in but it goes all the way to the top.
While a funnel might be a good idea (not knocking it dgilbert), I've never used one in 20+ years of using 55-gal. feeders and never once had a problem. Now, a good lid is a must.
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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07/31/11 12:13 AM
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Chuck McDonald
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Been using corn feeders bymself and with my dad since the mid 80s, never used a funnel and never had a problem. Of course I have never used them where humity was ever a huge issue, so you have to take that with a grain of salt. 300 lbs for me.
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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07/31/11 12:50 AM
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Thanks for the help guys. Anybody have any good ideas for a varmint guard? I was thinking of building one around the spinner. Kind of a box design.
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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07/31/11 01:07 AM
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Thanks for the help guys. Anybody have any good ideas for a varmint guard? I was thinking of building one around the spinner. Kind of a box design. Bearkat - go to the Academy on William Cannon/I-35 and get the Everlast Varmint Guard (folds into a flat square when not in use). THey are $19 on 3rd shelf up on back wall. They are great. They also have low profile plastic funnels. I have one in mine. By getting one you will eliminate possibility of any mold issues due to little leaks and humidity. Its worth the price and piece of mind and will not decrease capacity more than 1/2 to 3/4 of a 40lb bag. At the price corn is right now. I would put no more than five 40lb bags at once unless you are positive nothing is going to tump it over, etc. And if you havent bought corn yet - when you go to academy have them price match corn at Dicks on Been Cave.
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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07/31/11 01:45 AM
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dgilbert
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I can generally get 300 lbs. in but it goes all the way to the top.
While a funnel might be a good idea (not knocking it dgilbert), I've never used one in 20+ years of using 55-gal. feeders and never once had a problem. Now, a good lid is a must. No knocking, just cheap prevention, just saying.
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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07/31/11 02:28 AM
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scot
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My thought on the funnel is they cost $15-20. You won't ever use a bag of corn worth of corn in the corners making the corn funnel so to us we have had plenty good success without.
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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07/31/11 01:27 PM
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redseal
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i usually almost get 350 lbs in mine and it has a funnel and i like the funnel cause you don't have corn build up in the corners of the feeder all the corn goes down but to each his own
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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07/31/11 03:05 PM
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Bonner
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i usually almost get 350 lbs in mine and it has a funnel and i like the funnel cause you don't have corn build up in the corners of the feeder all the corn goes down but to each his own exactly - agreed.
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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07/31/11 05:55 PM
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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08/01/11 03:08 PM
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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08/23/11 12:54 AM
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Novemberyet
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^^^^^^^^that depends on what you pay. I got 50# for $8.80/sack and just put 350# in mine today. No funnel and no problems.
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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08/24/11 02:27 PM
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^^^^^^^^that depends on what you pay. I got 50# for $8.80/sack and just put 350# in mine today. No funnel and no problems. Where did you get it for 8.80 for 50 lbs?? I know the price at walmart,and at brookshires.. VTR Mike
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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08/24/11 02:33 PM
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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08/24/11 09:19 PM
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Novemberyet
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I went to Gorman and got Res Chain. Where are you getting yours?
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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08/24/11 10:33 PM
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VTR
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I went to Gorman and got Res Chain. Where are you getting yours? I got mine last time at brookshires, paid 9.99 for 50 lb bags. Looks like next time I'm going to make the trip to Gorman,, Thanks VTR Mike
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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08/27/11 05:30 AM
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caddokiller
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Mine will hold 350lbs and ive never used a funnel and never had a problem
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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08/30/11 12:24 PM
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Grillgod
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Mine will hold 350lbs and ive never used a funnel and never had a problem +1, dont waste your money on a funnel, Put that money into a good varmit proof spinner plate, motor, timer, corn etc....
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Re: 55 gallon drum corn capacity
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08/30/11 10:20 PM
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Sycotic Offroad
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I can get about 300 lbs in mine but I have a funnel. I like the funnel because corn doesn't get stuck on the sides and I have an access panel on the bottom side of the barrel so I can keep my battery in the empty space below the funnel. Varmint guards are a must no matter where you are hunting. Good luck!
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