|
Post by coonduke on Feb 12, 2014 19:06:36 GMT -5
I don't know about lowering the pan on these by bending it. When adjusted to fire directly off the night latch notch, there is very little clearance between the pan and the levers. If you do this, you might have to narrow the pan by grinding the sides.
|
|
|
Post by nightstalker1 on Feb 15, 2014 12:21:52 GMT -5
You are right Todd. Tried making a step down pan on my new Bridger #2's.
Because of the the pan geometry and lever clearance...all attempts failed.
Started with a big step and went to a small step....none of them worked
It's a well built trap. I will add outside lams and a JC Conner rod swivel at the "D" ring for better bedding. Will put the stock swivel that was at the "D" ring at mid chain to have three total swivel
I look forward to using them next season
|
|
|
Post by coonduke on Feb 15, 2014 12:31:25 GMT -5
Mine are already wearing Conners rod swivel at the base and a mid chain crunch proof. I love those rod swivels for the terminal end because they work well with a quick link.
Sterlings are still my favorite but for what they cost they should be.
|
|
|
Post by mikespring on Feb 15, 2014 14:14:20 GMT -5
Whats a rod swivel todd?
|
|
|
Post by coonduke on Feb 15, 2014 14:40:46 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by mikespring on Feb 15, 2014 14:44:56 GMT -5
Thanks...They look nice!
|
|
|
Post by coonduke on Feb 15, 2014 16:26:58 GMT -5
Here's what they look like on a trap... They lay nice and flat. I normally don't put my mid chain swivel right in the middle on center swiveled traps. I like it in a position where I can bed the loose jaw on it. I like about 15" on the Bridger #2s and the quick link makes the rig close to 18". I use 12" of chain on my 1.75s and admit is is nicer bedding the shorter chain. The longer chain is nice because it seems that the animals make less of a mess out of the catch circle.
|
|