A 40 lb hanging feeder for putting corn in a shooting lane or feed on a fish pond, with phone control and 10 feeds a day.
Amazon $99.99The Moultrie Directional Hanging Feeder 40 lb is the better game feeder overall, rated 2.7 to 1.9. The Moultrie Directional Hanging Feeder 40 lb leads on timer. The Wildgame Quick-Set 50 Bucket Feeder wins on value. The Wildgame Quick-Set 50 Bucket Feeder costs $1.29 less ($98.70 vs $99.99).
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A simple 50 lb bucket feeder that feeds at dawn and dusk on a light sensor. Good for a quick setup; a digital timer feeder gives more control.
Amazon $98.70Which should you buy?
- Choose the Moultrie Directional Hanging Feeder 40 lb for timer (up to 10 feed times a day, Bluetooth app vs up to 2 feed times a day, no app control).
- Choose the Wildgame Quick-Set 50 Bucket Feeder for value ($1.97 per lb of capacity ($98.70, 50 lb) vs $2.50 per lb of capacity ($99.99, 40 lb)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every hanging feeders game feeder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Moultrie Directional Hanging Feeder 40 lb | Wildgame Quick-Set 50 Bucket Feeder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 1.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 9 $2.50 per lb of capacity ($99.99, 40 lb) | 21 $1.97 per lb of capacity ($98.70, 50 lb) |
| Capacity 20% | 15 40 lb hopper | 22 50 lb hopper |
| Timer 25% | 86 up to 10 feed times a day, Bluetooth app | 0 up to 2 feed times a day, no app control |
| Power 15% | 55 6V battery, solar ready | 0 battery type not published (scored as zero), no solar input listed |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Moultrie Directional Hanging Feeder 40 lb | Wildgame Quick-Set 50 Bucket Feeder | |
|---|---|---|
| Feeder | ||
| Type | Hanging | Hanging |
| Capacity | 40 lb | 50 lb (6.5 gal) |
| Material | Metal bucket and lid | Plastic pail, galvanized steel spinner plate |
| Timer and spread | ||
| Feed times per day | 10 a day | 2 a day |
| Longest run per feed | 60 s | - |
| App control | Bluetooth app | No |
| Spread | Directional | Broadcast |
| Throw radius | - | 30 ft |
| Power | ||
| Battery | 6 V battery | - |
| Battery included | No | - |
| Solar | Solar ready | - |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2014-04 |
