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Post by uncledoug on Sept 13, 2014 19:54:31 GMT -5
Anyone use them? wondering how strong they are? Will they hold coon? Coyote, Beaver?
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Post by camohoyt340 on Sept 13, 2014 20:12:57 GMT -5
I switched over to them this year for my canine traps. A member on here told me he uses them with no problems. I like almost everything about them so far but haven't used them in the field. I did some testing with a scale hooked to a come-along. The scale topped out at 300lbs. And the split ring didn't budge. I bought 200 of them and in the bags there were a few that I won't use because they don't fully close on the ends.
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Post by REDNECK on Sept 13, 2014 21:22:57 GMT -5
I have them on my tree spikes they hold my fat butt up a tree l ol but have been told some dont like them thry do what your key ring does if it is maxed out let me know how they work out
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Post by mole on Sept 14, 2014 5:05:43 GMT -5
I have used them and they work good for me.
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Post by uncledoug on Sept 14, 2014 6:01:23 GMT -5
Thank you for the help.
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wcs
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Post by wcs on Sept 14, 2014 9:06:59 GMT -5
I use them as well with no issues.
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Post by pauljohnson on Sept 14, 2014 19:15:28 GMT -5
I have no issues with them either. I tested them on a dog chain I have a 95lbs. chocolate Lab. who cant stand being alone. I tied him up when I have to and he lunges and barks until he pulls his dog coop to the back door. If he cant break them, no furbearer is going to.
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Post by trapperred315 on Sept 14, 2014 20:09:44 GMT -5
Those split rings are used on cow tie up chains ,if a thousand lb cow cant pull them straight a dog sized critter aint got a chance
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Post by rufus on Sept 15, 2014 5:34:44 GMT -5
I use them and for the most part they are great. That being said over the last 7 or so years that I have used them I have lost 3 or 4 coyote, the straighten them out and are gone. I have also held many coyotes. I think what happens is as the animal jumps around, sometimes the split ring can catch on the chain and start to open up. When that happens it becomes very weak and a coyote is able to straighten.
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Zagman
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Post by Zagman on Sept 15, 2014 5:44:43 GMT -5
Spot weld them in a place or two on the sides and you'll be all set....
MZ
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valleytrapper
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Post by valleytrapper on Sept 17, 2014 13:19:35 GMT -5
Trap thieves and opportunist love them! They are quick and easy to disconnect, and in this case strength has nothing to do with being useful on the trapline. If you do use them, weld them shut like Mark suggested. Remember, if your connectors are easy and quick for you to use, they will also be easy for someone else to use. For example, quick links that are closed tight with tools, you will need tools to open, also, 1/8 inch cable is harder to cut with side cutters than wire or smaller cable. Now days you not only have to plan on holding your catch, but deterring thieves.
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