Re: Frozen snare locks
[Re: novatrapper01]
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01/22/20 12:52 PM
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Re: Frozen snare locks
[Re: novatrapper01]
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01/22/20 01:17 PM
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Micro lock WITH a compression spring does not freeze up. Yes I know the micro lock is considered a "relaxing" lock but with a 50lb compression spring they lock up solid. Slim locks are another that seldom freeze up but I have occasionally had them hang up in the thick neck fur,due to the little locking protrusion, and not close completely to provide a quick dispatch.
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Re: Frozen snare locks
[Re: novatrapper01]
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01/22/20 04:36 PM
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Ogormans sold an odorless silicone spray, it had some odor, must be less odor, odorless!! Lol
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Re: Frozen snare locks
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01/22/20 07:00 PM
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I haven't tried it but mineral oil would probably also help with the freezing problem.It is also basically odorless. Should help, drip a drop in after setting or before weather hits
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Re: Frozen snare locks
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01/22/20 07:16 PM
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dip the whole snare in mineral oil and let drip off , works great !
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Re: Frozen snare locks
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01/22/20 07:16 PM
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Micro lock WITH a compression spring does not freeze up. Yes I know the micro lock is considered a "relaxing" lock but with a 50lb compression spring they lock up solid. Slim locks are another that seldom freeze up but I have occasionally had them hang up in the thick neck fur,due to the little locking protrusion, and not close completely to provide a quick dispatch. This is good info unless you have deer stops on your snares, in that case the micro locks with hit the stop and allow the coyote to fight longer often wearing the bur on the hole which allows them to back off and you'll have chew outs if they don't die quickly. I am using cams, any recommendations on another really good kill lock? I prefer the black mini cam locks, less area to freeze too plus the black color heats faster if the sun hits it.
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