strow
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Post by strow on Nov 12, 2013 19:50:24 GMT -6
If this has been discussed before please let me know or point me to the thread.
Does anyone have any experience or heard feedback on the newer Bridger #3 dogless design?
Does anyone have any experience with the replacement wire levers for the regular Bridger #3’s?
Positives, negatives, or issues with either?
Thanks!!!
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Post by trappnman on Nov 14, 2013 7:04:39 GMT -6
closet I've come to them is someone telling me a nice trap- am looking forward to seeing and trying some myself- I have to admit- I DO like dogless
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strow
Tenderfoot...
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Post by strow on Nov 14, 2013 7:52:02 GMT -6
I have pick up a dozen and see how they compare. I to like the dogless idea and the 6.5" jawspread.
Now if someone would just come out with a 6.5" KB with wire levers and an enlarged pan...
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TRay
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Post by TRay on Nov 14, 2013 12:00:27 GMT -6
There has been some discussion on other forms from some who have them and it sounds like there may be some minor problems with the pans being oversized and getting caught in the leavers holding the jaws open. I have not personally used them yet, but will wait to see more reviews before I buy any.
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strow
Tenderfoot...
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Post by strow on Nov 14, 2013 15:42:28 GMT -6
I had read something similar and wondered if the issues had been worked out yet.
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Post by 17HMR on Nov 15, 2013 4:57:30 GMT -6
I seen one up close and not sure I like the trigger, its like the 8.5 beaver trap....
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Post by Aaron.F on Nov 15, 2013 11:24:17 GMT -6
Have any of you guys taken a good look at the Montgomery/Victor dogless traps? I am fairly new to the dogless traps and bought some of the Montanas last year to give them a try. I cant say I am completely satisfied with the trap, but I am still learning. This year I bought some of the new Montgomery/Victor dogless traps, based on reccomendations from Braveheart and Andy Weiser at the convention and I really like them. The pan tension is consistent and they have a nice wide jaw. I welded on a base plate, upgraded the swivels and just left them 2 coiled. I don't catch many coyotes, but the ones I have caught in these traps were caught deep without much damage and no pull outs, along with some red fox. Take a look and see if they might work for you.
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Post by motrapperjohn on Nov 18, 2013 7:32:30 GMT -6
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Post by motrapperjohn on Nov 18, 2013 20:34:50 GMT -6
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strow
Tenderfoot...
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Post by strow on Nov 19, 2013 19:00:28 GMT -6
Carlis, keep us posted. Any plans for wire levers and BIG pans from the start?
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Post by motrapperjohn on Nov 19, 2013 19:42:10 GMT -6
Yes that is what it is, got pictures on my phone if anyone knows how to post I can send them if they give me there #. This computer is about done, so slow and havnt been to post. My pan is 2 3/4 x 4 1/4", modified monty style dogless trigger, using the pawsi center swivel and wire levers. It has a 2 piece base as eventually will also have cast jaws. Anyone know where I can get hold of Jim Cundiff as he was on the list to get some from the early list.
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Post by bluegrassman on Nov 19, 2013 20:29:14 GMT -6
now that sounds like a nice trap. can't wait for the pics.
i've put off buying some new traps for a couple of years waiting on the dogless bridgers but i don't think i'm gonna like the pan setup. now i may have to wait a little longer for these.
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Post by trappincoyotes39 on Nov 19, 2013 21:03:40 GMT -6
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Post by nightstalker1 on Nov 20, 2013 18:08:36 GMT -6
stock  dogless and dog on  trigger  inside lams (NY legal)  pan shaved to clear levers  |
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Post by motrapperjohn on Nov 20, 2013 18:44:06 GMT -6
What is the regs in NY
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Post by nightstalker1 on Nov 20, 2013 19:01:04 GMT -6
5 3/4" inside spred MAX in NY
With inside lams, it's just under the limit
Carlis...I saw and handled your trap at the NY convention...very well made
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Post by trappincoyotes39 on Nov 20, 2013 19:10:51 GMT -6
Nightstalker what did you have to do to get the pan level after adding inside lams?
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Post by nightstalker1 on Nov 20, 2013 20:21:00 GMT -6
Nightstalker what did you have to do to get the pan level after adding inside lams? Slot in frame for pan adjustment  |
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Post by bluegrassman on Nov 20, 2013 20:38:20 GMT -6
there a way to lower the pan to work better with steel screen? maybe weld a catch on the inside bottom of the jaw for the pan to catch?
so the screen will lay flatter.
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strow
Tenderfoot...
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Post by strow on Nov 20, 2013 21:30:11 GMT -6
Very interesting!
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