Boss Buck deer feeder tripod, 20-inch legs

Quick overview

The band-and-tab design lets you build a deer feeder around a 55-gallon drum without drilling into the barrel. Wrap the band around the bottom of a metal or plastic drum, then use the welded tabs to support and position it. The tripod has 20-inch square-tube legs and a stated load capacity of up to 600 pounds, with tension plates added for support. Keep in mind that this is the tripod system only: the drum feeder is sold separately, so you’ll need a suitable barrel to complete the setup.

Best use cases

This Boss Buck tripod is for people who want to assemble a feeder using their own 55-gallon drum rather than buy a complete feeder setup. It suits you if you already have a compatible metal or plastic barrel and want a stand that doesn’t require drilling into it. For example, you could wrap the band around the base of your drum and position it on the tripod before filling and placing the feeder where you plan to use it.

The supplied legs are 20 inches long. If you need a taller setup, the product description says they can be extended with additional pipe that has an inner diameter of 1.25 inches or larger. That pipe is not included. If you’d rather have a ready-to-use feeder with the drum included, this parts-based approach involves an extra purchase and some assembly instead.

Tips for day-to-day use

Secure the band around the bottom of the barrel and check that the welded tabs sit in position to support it. Since the system is intended for a 55-gallon drum, don’t assume that a different barrel size will fit just because its material is compatible. The stated capacity is up to 600 pounds, but the listing doesn’t give details about how that figure applies to different ground conditions or setups, keep the assembled feeder stable and within the stated capacity.

If you plan to add height, choose pipe with the specified inner diameter and account for the fact that it’s sold separately. The 20-inch legs may be enough for a straightforward stand, but they don’t provide much flexibility on their own. Given its design, this is a practical component for a custom build, not a complete feeder you can use straight out of the box.

Three specific questions

Does the tripod come with a drum? No. The drum feeder is sold separately, and the tripod is listed as the stand system only.

Can it be used with a plastic barrel? The description says the band can be fitted around the bottom of a metal or plastic barrel, provided it’s a 55-gallon drum.

Can the legs be made longer? Yes. The 20-inch square-tube legs can be extended using additional pipe with an inner diameter of 1.25 inches or larger, that pipe isn’t included.

Is it worth it?

The Boss Buck tripod is worth considering if you want to build around a 55-gallon drum you already own and prefer a band-mounted stand over drilling into the barrel. Its stated 600-pound capacity and option to extend the legs give the setup room to suit a custom build, but the listing doesn’t specify the extra pipe or a drum as included. It may not be the best choice if you want a complete feeder, need a stand for a different drum size, or don’t want to source and assemble the parts yourself.