Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
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10/01/21 10:44 PM
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Just bought six of them, got them all tuned up and dyed today. What kind of swivels are those on the D ring?
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Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
[Re: JBR]
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10/01/21 11:13 PM
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Just bought six of them, got them all tuned up and dyed today. What kind of swivels are those on the D ring? They are PIT swivels made by Ed Medvetz. I use them on all my traps, they lay nice and flat.
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Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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10/04/21 08:46 AM
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Not trying to be critical but, You'll have better swiveling if ya attach the J hook to the D ring were its closer to the trap and guarded better. So it can't clog so easily.
Common sense catches alot of fur.. Pay homage to all you harvest..
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Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
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didn't read the thread, but looks like it's a 1/16th of an inch too wide for PA. I believe the production model now is at 6 7/16
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Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
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Yep 6 7/16th outside 5 7/16th inside, Rob made sure of that.
Common sense catches alot of fur.. Pay homage to all you harvest..
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Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
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10/23/21 10:40 AM
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It was decided not too because of the added cost. They are easy to install, I've been using the MF2 helper springs. .90 per set or 11.00 per dozen. The MF1s aren't quit a stiff so you can add the power to match your conditions. I've used up 1.5 music wire springs without issues but they are a bit rough to set. 750 setters work well with the 4 coiled Alpha #3s. I run all 4 coiled with my lake effect weather!
Common sense catches alot of fur.. Pay homage to all you harvest..
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Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
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10/23/21 05:17 PM
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It was decided not too because of the added cost. They are easy to install, I've been using the MF2 helper springs. .90 per set or 11.00 per dozen. The MF1s aren't quit a stiff so you can add the power to match your conditions. I've used up 1.5 music wire springs without issues but they are a bit rough to set. 750 setters work well with the 4 coiled Alpha #3s. I run all 4 coiled with my lake effect weather! Thank you.
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Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
[Re: Turd Furgeson]
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10/23/21 10:27 PM
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I hope the dogless setup holds up, its kind of an awkward connection of the pan to the somewhat rounded mold of the cast jaw. It’s not a real square connection if that makes any sense. It DOES make sense. Same connection as the Bridgers. You wouldn't think it would hold, but it does, perfectly. And helps the pan drop, instead of hanging up, and increasing the tension to make the pan fall. Keep the faith, Baby! I tuned a bunch of Bridgers with the same set up, and they come out sweeeeet!
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Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
[Re: Turd Furgeson]
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10/25/21 09:47 AM
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I caught my first coyote in an alpha yesterday. It was a perfect catch. I did have to tighten up pan tension on them once waxed, with 5/16 and 3/8 nut drivers. I hope the dogless setup holds up, its kind of an awkward connection of the pan to the somewhat rounded mold of the cast jaw. It’s not a real square connection if that makes any sense. No complaints so far though. Congrtats, I wax with the pan floppy then after waxing I tighten the tension screw till I can't tighten anymore then back it off to prefered pan tension. Seems to hold tension better this way. The connection of the night latch was done on purpose. Like a fine rifle, no false drop. When setting Go past the the night latch and draw it down till it clicks..It takes a little getting used to but it will grow on ya.... Thanks Yuckonal, your welcome Blaine cty
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Re: New MB "APLHA'S" *PICS*
[Re: MNEric]
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10/25/21 09:51 PM
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Caught a cross fox today in an Alpha. I was pumped Lets see a pic!
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