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10-29-2018, 01:10 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Rocky Mountains
Posts: 527
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Rattling with pack rack
Does anyone here have experience rattling with a pack rack? I have the Knight and Hale, they are super packable, I picked them up last year after the set of sheds I normally use disappeared.
I'm not sure they sound as convincing, but they are packable and I'm usually a few kms off the road so I don't mind the simplicity.
Any had any luck with the synthetic rattling systems?
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10-29-2018, 01:23 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Edmonton Ab
Posts: 384
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I’ve rattled in a several deer with them. Weather it be a buck coming in fast to investigate, curious does or a hot doe with a buck in tow. I’ve had them work for me and I also like how compact they are. If you want a real sounding product, then use real antlers. If you want a call that isn’t real antlers but works, For sure use them.
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10-29-2018, 01:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 23
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I have only had mine for two seasons, but I have had success using them both years. I've had a variety of interest generated by them. And like you said, you can't argue with their pack-ability.
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10-29-2018, 01:31 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Near Edmonton
Posts: 15,644
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Originally Posted by bay17jay
I have only had mine for two seasons, but I have had success using them both years. I've had a variety of interest generated by them. And like you said, you can't argue with their pack-ability.
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Interesting, tried one a few times and never got a response. Went back to antlers. Might have to put them in my pocket and give them another whirl.
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10-29-2018, 03:21 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: AB
Posts: 842
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I’ve broken two sets of synthetics so no more for me. I do really like how compact and packable they are though. For some light rattling I suppose they’d be ok.
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10-29-2018, 11:09 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Beaumont
Posts: 3,395
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I've had good success with them. I've rattled in bucks before with them. Both times it was a solo buck. I don't use them all the time but when I have they've worked. I like the fact that they are light and pack up pretty small.
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10-30-2018, 06:22 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: WMU 108
Posts: 6,354
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DeadEyeGardner
I’ve rattled in a several deer with them. Weather it be a buck coming in fast to investigate, curious does or a hot doe with a buck in tow. I’ve had them work for me and I also like how compact they are. If you want a real sounding product, then use real antlers. If you want a call that isn’t real antlers but works, For sure use them.
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Yes the synthetic rattle bags work but a set of shed antlers gives you more volume..trade off is the cumbersome real ones can sometimes be a pain to carry ..
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10-30-2018, 07:05 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Central Alberta
Posts: 971
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I’ve got a pack rack. I have called in bucks with it but nothing huge. The packability is great. They do make a bigger set called magnum I think, which I’d like to try. I like to use real antlers though, I just have more confidence with them.
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10-30-2018, 07:11 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: onoway, Ab
Posts: 7,239
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I use real antlers. I have used the same set for the last 35 years. I cut the brow tines off after I stabbed myself once, ground the burr off around the base so they are better to hang on to and drilled a hole through the base. I tied the two antlers together with a leather boot lace so I can throw them over my shoulder.
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10-30-2018, 07:22 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Near Edmonton
Posts: 15,644
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If you have problems carrying antlers, Smokinyotes solution is sound. I long ago did the same, and I also ground off the brow tines and the sharp ends of any main tines. For walking longer distances putting them in a light back pack till you get where you are going works well. Keeps them confined and easier to transport, plus you have room for your lunch too.
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10-30-2018, 11:04 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: AB
Posts: 842
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Smokinyotes
I use real antlers. I have used the same set for the last 35 years. I cut the brow tines off after I stabbed myself once, ground the burr off around the base so they are better to hang on to and drilled a hole through the base. I tied the two antlers together with a leather boot lace so I can throw them over my shoulder.
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I’ve smashed my fingers and thumbs to the point I didn’t even want to rattle anymore even with the burr and brows removed. Helps for sure. Best set I had(someone else decided they needed them more), I ground and filed down the bases and up the beam small enough that I could slide and secure motocross grips on. It’s a little over the top I know but man we’re they ever a comfortable set to use. The guards on the grip tops saved me several moments of wincing in pain. Sure felt a lot more secure in the hands.
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10-30-2018, 09:54 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Jasper
Posts: 839
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I used a set of real antlers for years, with the brow tined ground down. This is what I now use.
https://www.cabelas.ca/product/11302...unt-call-combo
I find packability is a big bonus. Only downside that I see is that real antlers are better for rubbing trees. Have called in many bucks, including dominant ones, using these in combo with a grunt sequence.
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