Re: 280 vs 330
[Re: AdamR90]
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04/26/20 11:56 PM
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Spend the money on the 330's.
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Re: 280 vs 330
[Re: AdamR90]
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04/27/20 12:13 AM
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The 280 is also a decent beaver trap and a much better humane trap for otter which are quite often associated with beaver waterways. The 280 will also capture more rats and mink that often spring 330's without getting caught. If limited in funds I would suggest purchasing 280's to begin with.
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Re: 280 vs 330
[Re: AdamR90]
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04/27/20 07:32 AM
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I have some 280 ,I do not use them much on beaver , I use mainly 330 on them and works on otter and also get some rats. That is when set for beaver or otter with the 330 .
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Re: 280 vs 330
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04/27/20 07:52 AM
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I see this kind of topic for coyote traps where preference can come into play but I believe the 330 is a beaver trap and the only question might be what brand. That is where preference comes in.
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Re: 280 vs 330
[Re: AdamR90]
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04/27/20 09:42 AM
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I’ve used 280s for a number of years and found them more than adequate for beaver. Also make an excellent otter trap. But the 330 has its place too. The 330 fills runs better—much better. And the majority of bigger runs and scent mounds get 330s.
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Re: 280 vs 330
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04/27/20 10:00 AM
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The Duke 330 Is a great beaver trap and It won't cost you a arm and a leg to buy a dozen. And they offer free shipping.
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Re: 280 vs 330
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04/27/20 12:41 PM
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Never used a 280, but they propably have their places where they would be better. I've caught a couple beaver in a 220 in spots where a 330 wouldn't fit. Usually it is the other way around though, and you are looking for a place narrow enough to fill with a 330. 330 is a great beaver trap, and I've never had a problem with them for otters, but I know a lot of guys prefer 280s for otter. Like I said, I've never used a 280, but if I was limited on funds I would buy the 330s because they fit just about perfectly in beaver runs and I know they work. I've got some Dukes, and they work fine, but be aware they are a rectangular trap rather than square like most other brands. I never use anything but handy sticks to set and brace my 330s so it doesn't matter to me. If I was to try and use them in boxes or on clips like a do some of the small bodygrips though, be aware different brands often have different measurements. I have several brands and generations of 110s, 120s, and 150s. I have to keep my boxes and brackets organized to an extent, because they aren't interchangeable.
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Re: 280 vs 330
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04/27/20 04:08 PM
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The Duke 330 Is a great beaver trap and It won't cost you a arm and a leg to buy a dozen. And they offer free shipping. Who offers free shipping?
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Re: 280 vs 330
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04/27/20 04:38 PM
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A 280 will kill a beaver and is ok if set in certain places conducive to their size. For example when I go out beaver trapping to set a spur line etc I will grab 12 330's and 2 280's.
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