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Best style fridge for hanging deer?

  • 21-09-2024 12:17PM
    #1
    pbgt
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    Just wondering could anyone advise me on what style fridge to buy.

    I don't shoot many so storage for one or two would be great.

    Should I buy a bottle style fridge or one of those stainless steel catering fridges?


    Any pointers greatly appreciated 👍



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  • #2
    clivej
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,243 ✭✭✭clivej


    I used a wine chiller fridge with a good circulation fan in the top. Like a drinks fridge. Showing a fallow buck in the fridge below.

    Coke fridge just as good. Get the cheapest one you can find that still works

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  • #3
    pbgt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 50 ✭✭pbgt


    Brilliant stuff Clive, thanks for the info. Looks like a good fit 👍



  • #4
    Rescueme0007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 158 ✭✭Rescueme0007


    I use a double door drinks chiller, I can manage fairly large Fallow Bucks, but I don't believe I'd cope with a Red Stag, a Red Hind would be marginal. Works for me because I'm only shooting Sika and Fallow.



  • #5
    pbgt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 50 ✭✭pbgt


    Fallow only for me lad. So basically a bottle fridge or wine fridge should do the trick? Does the meat take long to chill and what temperature do you set the thermostat to? 7 degrees or lower?



  • #6
    Grizzly 45
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122641336#Comment_122641336

    Can be done,if you quarter the carcass and have a strong enough support to hold the meat, but it is tight enough too in a double cooler.

    "If you want to keep someone away from your house, Just fire the shotgun through the door."

    Vice President [and former lawyer] Joe Biden Field& Stream Magazine interview Feb 2013 "



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  • #7
    clivej
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122641953#Comment_122641953

    4C is about right, lower if you can.



  • #8
    pbgt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 50 ✭✭pbgt


    Cool, thank you. How long do you normally hang in the chiller for?



  • #9
    clivej
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122643588#Comment_122643588

    2 weeks minimum, to let the enzymes do thier work on the meat. Also stops that gamey test and let's get tender. IMO.



  • #10
    pbgt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 50 ✭✭pbgt


    Thanks a million, on the hunt for a decent fridge now 👍



  • #11
    Grizzly 45
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122643588#Comment_122643588

    Depending on the beast's age too. An old Stag or Hind will take longer than a yearling or calf.Somthing like that I'd hang for possibly 5 to 7 days .

    "If you want to keep someone away from your house, Just fire the shotgun through the door."

    Vice President [and former lawyer] Joe Biden Field& Stream Magazine interview Feb 2013 "



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  • #12
    pbgt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 50 ✭✭pbgt


    Great stuff, really appreciate it 👍



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