MB550 2 or 4 coil?
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09/27/19 11:19 AM
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What do you all like best with the cast offset jaws, 2 or 4 coil springs?
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Re: MB550 2 or 4 coil?
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09/27/19 11:34 AM
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sanfo008
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I don’t mind saying I couldn’t set many four coiled ones in a day. My hands would be toast. Bought some used 550s that were four coiled and took them off immediately.
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Re: MB550 2 or 4 coil?
[Re: Flipper 56]
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09/27/19 01:08 PM
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I bought all mine four coiled about 7 years ago, I took the extra springs off immediately and I have yet to put them back on. They’re plenty strong just 2 coiled for our Montana coyotes
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Re: MB550 2 or 4 coil?
[Re: Flipper 56]
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09/27/19 01:38 PM
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2 for me and never had an issue. 4 would be better in frozen ground where the trap has a good chance of freezing down.
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Re: MB550 2 or 4 coil?
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09/27/19 02:27 PM
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All mine are 2 coil too. I did order some 4 coil this summer, but immediately removed the two extras, just more spring than I need. I may put them on some older ones that could use a little help. But not till next season
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Re: MB550 2 or 4 coil?
[Re: Flipper 56]
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09/27/19 03:09 PM
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A 2 coiled mb550 is stronger than a 4 coiled #4 duke. 2 coil is all you need.
Not the ideal trap for beaver but held a live 30 pound beaver by the hind foot in a 2 coiled offset mb550.
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Re: MB550 2 or 4 coil?
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09/27/19 04:30 PM
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trappergbus
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2 coils are plenty strong to hold but I run 4 to get the initial thrust to break thru frosty ground, even though I use waxed dirt. The lake effect weather here is a challenge even with waxed dirt. I used to run 2 but had toe holds and empty sprung traps, added the helpers , no more empty traps.. 4 coils also balance the power exerted to the jaws wish in turn makes the trap lock better and quicker. And I trap all season.... not just 2 weeks in the fall.
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Re: MB550 2 or 4 coil?
[Re: Bob Jameson]
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09/27/19 06:50 PM
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2 coil traps are more then enough strength. 4 coil traps in general are way over kill in my experience over my years. If you are frozen down it doesn't matter how much power you have it isn't going to help with 4 coils. Learn to keep your traps working is a greater concern and more effort should be put toward that important area. Bob, my MB 550’s have 2 lb., 2.5 lb. max pan pressure with two coils. Do you feel this is enough pan pressure for coyotes?
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Re: MB550 2 or 4 coil?
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It's enough for about anything GT. The only reason to crank it up is avoidance of smaller critters.
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Re: MB550 2 or 4 coil?
[Re: Minks]
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09/27/19 08:14 PM
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trappergbus
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To jump on Flippers request -- MB 550 2 coil or 4 .. Im a 2 coil as well as most ....
Lets throw this out there to --- OFFSET or NOT QUESTION TO ALL ?
Minks Offset for the mechanical advantage.
Last edited by trappergbus; 09/27/19 08:18 PM.
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