Why bowhunters need a different size check
Our general size guide is about floor space and how many people and seats fit. A bow adds three vertical questions: does the top limb clear the roof at full draw, does the bottom limb clear your chair and knees, and does the arrow's path leave through a window rather than hitting the wall or sill. A rifle hunter can rest on a window sill; a bowhunter needs the whole bow, limbs included, inside the blind while the arrow goes out through the opening.
We have not drawn a bow in any of the blinds below. Use the specifications to shortlist, then measure yourself.
What the listings actually tell you
Manufacturers describe size differently. Muddy gives a standing height and a shooting width; TideWe's Vis360 page gives floor space and hub-to-hub width but no interior height. None of the pages we read list window sill heights or say exactly where height is measured, so assume a height figure is the tallest point near the center and that there is less room near the walls.
| Blind | Listed height | Window detail | Width figure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TideWe Vis360 (2-3 person) | Not stated on the page we read | 10 windows in multiple shapes and heights for bow, crossbow and firearm | 58 x 58 in floor; 75 in hub to hub | TideWe [1] |
| Muddy Prevue 2 | 66 in standing height | Silent slider windows; heights not given | 67 x 67 in shooting width | Muddy [2] |
| Muddy Infinity 3-Person | 72 in standing height | Drop-down mesh curtains; heights not given | 82 x 82 in shooting width; 65 x 65 in footprint | Muddy [3] |
Worked measurement example
The numbers in this example are invented to show the method, including the window sill height, which none of the listings we read publish. Replace every one with your own measurement or the seller's answer.
Suppose your blind chair's seat is 18 inches high. Sitting on it at full draw, a helper measures your arrow, at the nock, at 44 inches above the ground. Your bow's published axle-to-axle length is 30 inches, so with the bow held roughly vertical and the grip near arrow height, the top cam sits about 15 inches above the arrow, at 59 inches, and the bottom cam about 15 inches below, at 29 inches. Measure this rather than calculating it, because grip position and bow cant change it.
Against the 66 inch standing height Muddy lists for the Prevue 2, a top cam at 59 inches leaves about 7 inches near the center, and less toward the walls. [2] Against an assumed 33 inch window sill, an arrow at 44 inches is about 11 inches above the sill at the nock. That sounds generous, but the arrow and broadhead extend forward toward the window and may be angled down at a close deer, so check the sill again with the bow at full draw and your actual shooting angle. The bottom cam at 29 inches sits 11 inches above an 18 inch seat; make sure it clears your knee and the chair frame when you turn to a side window.
If the top cam is within a few inches of the roof, a taller blind or a lower chair is the fix. If the arrow sits too close to the sill, a higher chair helps but costs roof clearance. Those two measurements pull in opposite directions, which is why they need to be checked together.
| Measurement (example) | Value | Compared with | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair seat height | 18 in | Invented example | - |
| Arrow height at full draw, seated | 44 in | Window sill 33 in (assumed) | about 11 in |
| Top cam at full draw | 59 in | Standing height 66 in (Muddy Prevue 2) [2] | about 7 in at center |
| Bottom cam at full draw | 29 in | Chair seat 18 in | 11 in; check knee and frame |
Shooting angles and window choice
Window layout matters as much as height. TideWe markets the Vis360's ten windows in multiple shapes and heights as suited to bow, crossbow and firearm hunting, [1] and Muddy's Prevue 2 lists three full-width panoramic windows, two with one-way see-through mesh and one in heavy-duty fabric, plus a rear viewing window and silent slider adjustment. [2] For a bow, a tall window gives you room to shoot slightly up or down without the arrow touching the frame; a wide horizontal window gives you more left-right coverage while seated.
Remember that see-through walls are for viewing. TideWe's Vis360 page says not to shoot through mesh, so every shot needs an open window. [1] Open only the windows you need for the expected approach, because each open window adds light and visible movement inside the blind. [4]
Pre-purchase measuring checklist
Do this at home with your own bow, chair and clothing, before you order.
- Seat height of the chair you will actually use, measured to the top of the seat
- Arrow height at full draw while seated, measured by a helper
- Top and bottom cam heights at full draw while seated
- Your bow's axle-to-axle length from the bow manufacturer, as a cross-check
- The blind's listed interior or standing height, and where it is measured; ask if not stated
- Window sill height for the windows you will shoot from; none of the listings we read state it, so ask
- Shooting width or hub-to-hub width, to check room to rotate the bow toward side windows [2][3]
- Whether the mesh may be shot through, from the product page [1]
- Return terms, in case the fit is wrong once it arrives
Questions before you decide
How tall does a ground blind need to be for a bow?
There is no single number; it depends on your seat height, draw and bow length. Muddy lists 66 inches for the Prevue 2 and 72 inches for the Infinity 3-Person. Measure your seated top-cam height and compare.
Why does window sill height matter for bowhunting?
Your arrow has to leave through the window at full draw while seated. None of the pop-up listings we read publish sill heights, so ask the seller and compare the answer with your own seated arrow height.
Can I shoot through the see-through mesh with a bow?
Not on the Vis360, whose page says do not shoot through mesh. Check each blind's instructions and plan shots through open windows unless the maker says otherwise.
Sources & verification
Product details and prices can change. Check the linked provider before buying.
- TideWe Vis360 See Through Ground Blind product page and FAQ Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Muddy Outdoors: Prevue 2 See-Through Blind Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Muddy Outdoors: Infinity 3-Person Ground Blind Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- TideWe: Best Ground Blind Setup for First-Time Hunters Accessed 30 Oct 2026
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