Re: Mb 550 first impressions
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12/20/20 12:08 AM
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Bob
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I have caught a ton of coyotes in mb550s and they do live up to the hype. I’ve been using the same 4 dozen for ten years with zero issues. I do really like a fully modified Bridger #3 though, I run a mix of both. With the mb I have never had a pullout, never had a toe catch. Always full foot in the trap, buried way in there. I really wish mb would hurry up and come out with a #3 size version of the 550, I would buy a pile of them.
"I have two guns, one for each of ya."
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Re: Mb 550 first impressions
[Re: Bob]
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12/20/20 12:11 AM
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I have caught a ton of coyotes in mb550s and they do live up to the hype. I’ve been using the same 4 dozen for ten years with zero issues. I do really like a fully modified Bridger #3 though, I run a mix of both. With the mb I have never had a pullout, never had a toe catch. Always full foot in the trap, buried way in there. I really wish mb would hurry up and come out with a #3 size version of the 550, I would buy a pile of them. If your getting good solid catches with the 550, what is your reason for a larger trap? Larger pan?
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Re: Mb 550 first impressions
[Re: Grandpa Trapper]
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12/20/20 12:23 AM
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Bob
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I have caught a ton of coyotes in mb550s and they do live up to the hype. I’ve been using the same 4 dozen for ten years with zero issues. I do really like a fully modified Bridger #3 though, I run a mix of both. With the mb I have never had a pullout, never had a toe catch. Always full foot in the trap, buried way in there. I really wish mb would hurry up and come out with a #3 size version of the 550, I would buy a pile of them. If your getting good solid catches with the 550, what is your reason for a larger trap? Larger pan? Simply for the larger kill zone, especially when making blind trail sets
"I have two guns, one for each of ya."
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Re: Mb 550 first impressions
[Re: Providence Farm]
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12/20/20 12:24 AM
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I have had no issues with MB 550 cast jaw offsets, love them.
"Where Can A Man Find Bear Beaver And Other Critters Worth Cash Money When Skinned?"
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Re: Mb 550 first impressions
[Re: Providence Farm]
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12/20/20 12:36 AM
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Savell
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.... I have quite a few 550’s... they’re a thick solid trap... but I’ll grab a bridger 2 dogless first... that is the flattest...easiest bedding trap I’ve ever used... almost don’t even need to dig a bed in soft ground... just twist it in
... and I have no problem with letting sorry stinkin coyotes wear the burs off lol
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Re: Mb 550 first impressions
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12/20/20 12:44 AM
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keets
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I love my MB 550's....they don't leave a mark on my released animals...always a good catch
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Re: Mb 550 first impressions
[Re: Savell]
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12/20/20 01:35 AM
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Bob
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.... I have quite a few 550’s... they’re a thick solid trap... but I’ll grab a bridger 2 dogless first... that is the flattest...easiest bedding trap I’ve ever used... almost don’t even need to dig a bed in soft ground... just twist it in
... and I have no problem with letting sorry stinkin coyotes wear the burs off lol Folk like you are the reason antis have got so many restrictions put on us. That attitude right there.
"I have two guns, one for each of ya."
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Re: Mb 550 first impressions
[Re: Bob]
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12/20/20 04:56 AM
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.... I have quite a few 550’s... they’re a thick solid trap... but I’ll grab a bridger 2 dogless first... that is the flattest...easiest bedding trap I’ve ever used... almost don’t even need to dig a bed in soft ground... just twist it in
... and I have no problem with letting sorry stinkin coyotes wear the burs off lol Folk like you are the reason antis have got so many restrictions put on us. That attitude right there. You really have no clue do you, Bob?
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Re: Mb 550 first impressions
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12/20/20 07:35 AM
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Last year was my first season trapping in 15 years. Most of my traps had dissapeared over the years so when the boys wanted to trap I had to get some more.
After doing a lot of reading i decided i wanted os mb 550s. But it was January and my trap store was out and if i wanted for shipping I would miss more of the end of season so i bought dogless bridger #2. They worked but the had sharp edges that were hard on paws , needed pan tension adjusted ect...
This season I bought a dozen 550s and man do I believe they are worth the extra cash. Add a shock spring and set. No way for the pan to move forward or back needing adjustment or pan tension. Thick rounded cast jaws no need to laminate.
I have yet to catch anything yet (only set 2 today and its raining tonight) but I believe these are the traps I will be buying in the future. I will save the bridgers for places more likely for theft or getting ran over.
I'm glad to have experience with the bridgers they make me really appreciate the mbs so much more.
I know everyone has ther favorites what are yours for coyotes and why? Me I don't have time to tinker and work on traps to save a few dollars. To have something great out of the box is wonderful. As far as coiled,, they are all I use. Great trap.
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Re: Mb 550 first impressions
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12/20/20 07:41 AM
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Mark June
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I've been quietly and not so quietly promoting the MB 550 OS since they came out all these many years ago. It's all I use and I haven't ever used a shock spring with the short chain set up. More to bed, taking longer, and you don't need them.
Wisdom from a Biblical narrative = realizing you don't know everything. That's opposite the modern-day definition which may well be: Whatever you know about, I know more than that.
Blessings, Mark
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Re: Mb 550 first impressions
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12/20/20 07:45 AM
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WadeRyan
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.... I have quite a few 550’s... they’re a thick solid trap... but I’ll grab a bridger 2 dogless first... that is the flattest...easiest bedding trap I’ve ever used... almost don’t even need to dig a bed in soft ground... just twist it in
... and I have no problem with letting sorry stinkin coyotes wear the burs off lol I have been running half mb-550 and half no bs juniors the last two years. A buddy let me run a couple dozen bridger 2 dogless and I could bed them anywhere (even easier then the 550 which surprised me). I can’t believe I did it but I sold off my 550... it’s just too fast with those little guys. Also it’s worth mentioning there is a dead spot on those 550. It’s not often but if they step near that dog on the pan it’s not firing. The bridger dogless on the other hand will fire anywhere you touch that pan. I don’t like tracks near my pan and no trap fired. Doesn’t happen to often but does happen.
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Re: Mb 550 first impressions
[Re: Providence Farm]
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12/20/20 08:28 AM
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jabNE
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I ran a mix of bridger 2 modifieds, MB550s, and Montana 2s the last couple seasons. Yes folks, I didn't even set one of my old #2 or 3 longs the last two seasons, as I have done for like 40 some years. 550s are built like a tank. I love bridger 2s modified, too. For me sometimes it comes down to how remote the location I am setting...is it safe enough to risk what I invested in a 550, my first choice, if not the bridger or montana get the action. Yes ill invest in more 550s and 2 mods as I go, perfect coyote traps in my opinion. Jim.
Last edited by jabNE; 12/20/20 08:30 AM.
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