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Old 12-09-2019, 02:14 PM
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Default 1/19 or 7x7 cable?

What do you prefer for snaring coyotes. 1/19 or 7X7 cable. I have always used 3/32” in 7X7, but am wondering if there would be any advantage to going to 1/19. Thanks for the advice.
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Old 12-09-2019, 02:24 PM
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I'm far from an expert but the little I have used I find the 1/19 holds a loop better and doesn't droop as bad.
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Old 12-09-2019, 02:28 PM
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I use 1/16 1x19, 1x19 have a better round loop and the 1/16 are harder to see. So far, no coyote broke free.
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Old 12-09-2019, 02:35 PM
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I use 1/16 1x19, 1x19 have a better round loop and the 1/16 are harder to see. So far, no coyote broke free.
X2. Been using Marty's magnum spring and trigger with a death blow lock for 2 years now and I like the combo.
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Old 12-09-2019, 08:11 PM
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7x7 3/32 for extentions with swivel.

1x19 1/16 with either marty's magnum spring/trigger..

this year I'm going to try the lights out spring/trigger system.. So far making them and setting them is easier.. We'll see how they kill in a couple days
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Old 12-10-2019, 10:42 PM
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7x7 will grip the current production snare locks better than the 1x19, 1x19 is a smooth wire finish due to the large diameter wires/lay of the cable.

7x7 is a softer and more droopy cable, 1x19 is a rigid cable and makes for a better shaped loop, might you round vs elongated is literally a preference thing.

I have one guy squawking at me regularly that I'm doing it wrong and I need to be using 7x7, better lock up blah blah blah, but I'm still picking away at life with Lightning Locks and pretty happy with the lock up.
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Old 12-12-2019, 01:48 AM
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But MUCH better is coming VERY SOON!
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Old 12-12-2019, 07:52 AM
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But MUCH better is coming VERY SOON!
Oh the teaser...
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Old 12-12-2019, 05:08 PM
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But MUCH better is coming VERY SOON!
Hoping it gets here before seasons end.If it comes afterwards I can at least use up my many experimental parts. Good on you for trying to bring about a better snare,Mr Sennecker.Would love to see a pic of one.
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Old 12-12-2019, 05:23 PM
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I hated using 7x7. A loaded 1x19 is way better.
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