Rafter H Bar Land & Cattle Co. · An Oklahoma Family Ranch
The Complete Beef Share Buyer's Guide
Your step-by-step guide to buying bulk beef with confidence.
Understand What a Beef Share Is
A beef share is a convenient way to stock your freezer with ranch-raised beef. Our 1/8 and 1/4 shares are fixed-price, standard curated packages. Half and whole shares are traditional beef shares priced on hanging weight, with cuts you customize yourself.
Know where your beef comes from
Born and raised on our ranch, start to finish. No mystery middlemen.
Simple, transparent pricing
Fixed pricing on 1/8 and 1/4 shares; straightforward hanging-weight pricing on half and whole.
Processing included
Half and whole shares are $7.25/lb hanging weight with processing included, professionally vacuum-sealed and labeled.
Real value
Your cost per pound lands significantly lower than comparable retail beef.
Grass-fed, grain-finished
Finished on our proprietary ration for 4–6 months for marbling, flavor, and tenderness.
Choose Your Share Size
Tap a share to compare investment, yield, and freezer space.
Half Beef
Processing included
- Investment
- $7.25/lb hanging weight
- Weight
- ~300–424.5 lbs hanging · $2,175–$3,077.63 est.
- Feeds
- Family of six for 5–9 months
- Freezer needed
- 8 cubic feet
- Best for
- Families who eat beef regularly and want customization options
Customizable cuts
- You choose steak thickness and packaging
- Choose roasts, grind, or both
- Short ribs, brisket, and organs on request
- Dry-aged, vacuum-sealed, and labeled
Know What You're Getting
A typical share breaks down roughly like this.
Premium Steaks
15%NY Strips, Ribeyes, Filet Mignon, Sirloins, T-Bones
Ground Beef
55%Signature 85/15 blend in convenient 1-lb portions — burgers, tacos, meatloaf
Savory Cuts
30%Roasts (Chuck, Arm, Rump, Round), Stew Meat, Cube Steaks, Brisket, Flank Steak, Short Ribs (optional)
Exact cuts vary with butcher availability and carcass size. Any unavailable item is substituted with a cut of equal or greater value.
Available Upgrades
Hamburger Patties
20 lb minimum
Bratwurst
Made from your share
Customize Your Cuts
Half & whole shares — here's what your cut sheet asks.
Steak Thickness
- 3/4" — thinner, quick-cooking
- 1" — most popular
- 1-1/4" — great for reverse searing
- 1-1/2" — steakhouse cut
- Or grind into burger
Steak Packaging
- 2 steaks per package (standard)
- Custom counts available on request
Roast Options
- Chuck & Arm: 2–3#, 3–4#, or 4–5#
- Sirloin Tip: roast or grind
- Round: tenderized round steak or round roast
- Pikes Peak: roast or grind
- Rump Roast: kept as roast
- Brisket: kept whole
Additional Choices
- Short Ribs: keep or skip
- Organs: available upon request
- Ground Beef %: 85% lean recommended
Understand the Timeline
- 1
Place Your Order
Reserve your share online or by email. A deposit locks in your spot in the next processing date.
- 2
Processing
Your beef is dry-aged for tenderness, then professionally vacuum-sealed and labeled.
- 3
Customize Your Cuts
Half and whole share buyers receive a cut sheet by email to choose thickness, roasts, and grind.
- 4
Pickup or Delivery
Collect your frozen, boxed beef at the agreed pickup point, or ask about delivery options.
Calculate Your Savings
Here's how a 1/4 share compares to the grocery store.
1/4 Beef Share
$11.51
per pound, packaged
$863.60 total investment
~75 lbs take-home weight
Steaks, roasts, and ground beef in one price
Grocery Store Pricing
- Ground beef$6–12/lb
- Steaks$15–30/lb
- Roasts$8–12/lb
A single flat rate covers premium steaks that retail for two to three times as much.
Prepare Your Freezer
1/8 Share
See listing
Check the product listing
1/4 Share
4 cu ft
Fits a small chest freezer
Half Share
8 cu ft
Mid-size chest freezer
Whole Share
16 cu ft
Large chest or upright freezer
For reference
A standard refrigerator freezer holds roughly 5 cubic feet — enough for a 1/4 share only if it's otherwise empty.
Pro tip
Organize by cut type in labeled bins or bags — steaks, ground, roasts — so you can find what you need without digging.