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12-16-2015, 08:09 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Fort Sask, AB
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Snare construct, first attempt
Trying to put together my first set of snares.
Got the bits and parts from Halfords today.
More so trying to duplicate the snares I bought from Ken.
5/64 with 385 breakaways, #5 locks.
My loops are not holding tho, they fall to about 6" diameter.
I bought 5/64 - 7/7, because they were out of 19 strand.
Doesn't seem to be enough stiffness in the 7/7 at 12" loop diameter to hold the lock.
Did I waste my money on the 7/7 cable Q
TBark
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12-16-2015, 08:14 PM
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Do you mean your loops are a "teardrop" shape? Not many guys use 7x7.
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12-16-2015, 08:33 PM
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I don't use 7x7 for the reason it won't hold a loop.
7x7 is for extensions. Works great for them. I use 3/32 for extentions, so your 5/64 would be fine.
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12-16-2015, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
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Yes, teardrop shape.
I'll wait til Halford gets in some 19 strand, and re fit them, built 15 tonight.
Only about a $10 mistake, so far.
TBark
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12-16-2015, 08:57 PM
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lots of other hardware type stores stock wire or Dam Beaver supplies out of Sask...snare shop out of the good ole US of A
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12-16-2015, 09:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TBark
Yes, teardrop shape.
I'll wait til Halford gets in some 19 strand, and re fit them, built 15 tonight.
Only about a $10 mistake, so far.
TBark
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You could load your snare then it should hold a loop i have a few 7x7 out loaded not teardrop
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12-16-2015, 09:36 PM
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Location: Fort McMurray, AB
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Lynx
What do you guys use for Lynx? Right now I am using 7x7 1/16 with cams
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12-16-2015, 09:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flight01
What do you guys use for Lynx? Right now I am using 7x7 1/16 with cams
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That's fine. I use the same with cam locks or micro locks which do not freeze up in moist conditions.
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12-16-2015, 09:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flight01
What do you guys use for Lynx? Right now I am using 7x7 1/16 with cams
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That is what we are using. Making the snares like Rich off of Trappers Inc.
Y tube it and he shows how he makes his lynx snares.
I even made some coyote snares that way out of the 7X7 5/64 cable. So far one coyote with the test batch and very happy with the results. Using Marty's locks and killer springs on the coyote snares.
TEH
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12-17-2015, 02:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shakeyleg02
You could load your snare then it should hold a loop i have a few 7x7 out loaded not teardrop
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There ya go Tbark, have a look on YouTube and loading your snares might solve the problem. I never used 7x7 but I load my 1x19 ones or they are tear dropped as well. I bought the last 3 rolls of 100 foot 5/64" cable on Monday.....maybe I should have posted that Halfords was out.
Not to cause a big controversy but.....I know that Halfords only has 265# and 385# BAD's. I found that a 280# BAD was a better fit for where I'm snaring. Just something to consider.
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12-18-2015, 09:38 PM
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I kill wolf with 7x7 just as well as 1x19.
Don't matter if the loop is round or teardrop,lol.
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12-18-2015, 09:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flight01
What do you guys use for Lynx? Right now I am using 7x7 1/16 with cams
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Thats what i have always used as well.
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12-18-2015, 09:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wahbush
I kill wolf with 7x7 just as well as 1x19.
Don't matter if the loop is round or teardrop,lol.
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Either cable is ok but 1X19 holds a better round round loop when loaded than 7X7 and a loaded loop closes much faster and efficiently than an unloaded tear drop shape snare
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12-19-2015, 02:28 AM
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Gone Hunting
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tomcat
Either cable is ok but 1X19 holds a better round round loop when loaded than 7X7 and a loaded loop closes much faster and efficiently than an unloaded tear drop shape snare
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Correct.
I tried Aircraft cable, that's what we call 7x7 in any size. I didn't like it at all.
It was like trying to make a loop with cooked spaghetti.
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12-19-2015, 07:26 AM
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I tried some 5/64" 7x7 with Lightning Locks and magnums last year... I hated it!
But I did like the 5/64" 1x19 with the same hardware and liked it immensely.
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