The cheapest way into a 250 lb tripod feeder with phone control. Four feeds a day and AA power suit a simple dawn-and-dusk setup.
Amazon $129.99The Moultrie Standard Tripod Feeder 250 lb is the better game feeder overall, rated 3.5 to 2.9. The Moultrie Standard Tripod Feeder 250 lb leads on timer and value. The Moultrie Standard Tripod Feeder 250 lb costs $30 less ($129.99 vs $159.99).
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The smaller Evolution tripod: 225 lb, four feeds a day and the same varmint-proof spinner.
Amazon $159.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Moultrie Standard Tripod Feeder 250 lb for timer (up to 4 feed times a day, Bluetooth app vs up to 4 feed times a day, no app control) and value ($0.52 per lb of capacity ($129.99, 250 lb) vs $0.71 per lb of capacity ($159.99, 225 lb)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every tripod and standing feeders game feeder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Moultrie Standard Tripod Feeder 250 lb | Wildgame Evolution 30-Gallon Feeder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 87 $0.52 per lb of capacity ($129.99, 250 lb) | 71 $0.71 per lb of capacity ($159.99, 225 lb) |
| Capacity 20% | 72 250 lb hopper | 69 225 lb hopper |
| Timer 25% | 44 up to 4 feed times a day, Bluetooth app | 14 up to 4 feed times a day, no app control |
| Power 15% | 35 AA batteries, solar ready | 0 battery type not published (scored as zero), no solar input listed |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Moultrie Standard Tripod Feeder 250 lb | Wildgame Evolution 30-Gallon Feeder | |
|---|---|---|
| Feeder | ||
| Type | Tripod | Tripod |
| Capacity | 250 lb (30 gal) | 225 lb (30 gal) |
| Fill height | 6.2 ft | - |
| Legs | - | Powder-coated legs |
| Material | UV-resistant polymer hopper | Galvanized steel spinner plate |
| Varmint guard | - | Yes |
| Timer and spread | ||
| Feed times per day | 4 a day | 4 a day |
| Longest run per feed | 20 s | - |
| App control | Bluetooth app | No |
| Spread | Broadcast | Broadcast |
| Throw radius | - | 30 ft |
| Power | ||
| Battery | AA batteries | - |
| Solar | Solar ready | - |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
