rustyg
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Post by rustyg on Apr 23, 2011 19:46:45 GMT -6
What is the jaw spread on these and how are they for beaver. Found some for sale for $264 for 2 dozen. Was also wondering how are they for coyotes thinking about getting them and selling my #2 bridger. Wanting so input from some who has used both. What would be better for coyotes #4 or #3 Montgomery dogless. They are low levers.
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Post by stickbowhntr on Apr 23, 2011 19:55:26 GMT -6
The old Montgomery's #4 were 6 1/2" jaw spreads. Low levers you may NOT LIKE EITHER
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rustyg
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Post by rustyg on Apr 23, 2011 21:45:17 GMT -6
What is the disadvantage of the low levers?
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Post by stickbowhntr on Apr 24, 2011 8:47:11 GMT -6
they do not excert as much hold as the mechanical advantage not as good. i.e.- they dont come up as high and pullouts may be experenced . you can see what I am talking about by pulling open a fired trap with a stick in jaws and the open jaws with hands pulling jaws open vs. one with a 2 x4 in for a starting point. The jaws more open and the levers set lower and it will take less effort to pull jaws apart with as wider start point..I hope you understand what I am TRYING to say.
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Post by johncrcloud on Apr 24, 2011 11:44:00 GMT -6
Stick bow hit it right on , they do not hold as good as the high lever IMO but if using them for beaver I bet they would work good , but you can buy duke #4 for alot less money and use them for front foot catches on beaver , I know alot of guys that do use them and they are high levered ,,,,,,, Fluff
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rustyg
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Post by rustyg on Apr 24, 2011 12:01:07 GMT -6
Thanks for the input will stick with the bridger
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Post by trappincoyotes39 on Apr 24, 2011 12:08:53 GMT -6
Thanks for the input will stick with the bridgerYou could sell those #2 bridgers and step up to a #3 bridger fully tricked out and have a darn good coyote trap  What is great for beaver and great for coyotes IMO are 2 totally different traps. 
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rustyg
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Post by rustyg on Apr 24, 2011 12:35:44 GMT -6
The #2's I have are tricked out. Thinking about getting a dozen of the #3's.
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Post by mostinterestingmanintheworld on Apr 24, 2011 14:07:05 GMT -6
Put some #3 Bridger levers on them and then you would have a damn good trap.
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rustyg
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Post by rustyg on Apr 24, 2011 14:52:17 GMT -6
If you need to add high levers I'll just buy the tricked out bridger.
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Post by mostinterestingmanintheworld on Apr 24, 2011 15:45:22 GMT -6
Bridgers are OK, I prefer the dogless Monty's, but have caught a hell of a lot of animals on dogged traps so it probably doesn't matter except once in a blue moon.
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Post by Brunner on Apr 24, 2011 16:43:39 GMT -6
There is another option for those low lever #4 montys...........  |
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Post by mostinterestingmanintheworld on Apr 24, 2011 22:05:55 GMT -6
Are those Sterling Springs?
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Post by 17HMR on Apr 25, 2011 5:00:06 GMT -6
Look like Jason D's springs...
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Post by stickbowhntr on Apr 25, 2011 7:56:29 GMT -6
the good thing on Jasons springs is you can just cut off the old levers and put his on with out messing with the frames or jaws and with monties you never want to bend the jaw tips if you dont need to.
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Post by Brunner on Apr 25, 2011 16:39:01 GMT -6
Yes, Jason's springs and Jason's work. I can't take credit for them, but will be just as happy using them.
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Post by mostinterestingmanintheworld on Apr 25, 2011 17:30:17 GMT -6
Who is Jason?
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Post by trappnman on Apr 25, 2011 17:33:54 GMT -6
Jason Dufresne- lives in central Mn, is an absolute wizard with a welder and trap mods ideas.
I'll post some pictures tomorrow, of a victor #1.5- 4 coiled, laminated, beefed up, wire levers- its a work of art
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Post by trappincoyotes39 on Apr 25, 2011 18:34:56 GMT -6
does he make wire leaver springs to fit #3 bridgers and how does one contact him?
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Post by netrap on Apr 25, 2011 19:57:28 GMT -6
customtrapmodification.com I believe he makes wire springs for the bridgers.
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