Barrel swivel on snare
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06/05/23 09:51 PM
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Who here uses them barrel swivels on snares? Making up a bunch of snares with #6 barrel swivel. I have tried them the last couple seasons and really like them.
Haven't lost anything with them.
Some get pretty Bent up with big coyotes.
Has everyone lost anything with breakage?
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Re: Barrel swivel on snare
[Re: PSPH17]
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06/05/23 10:13 PM
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I make them with barrel swivels on my beaver snares Same Shame we can't try them out on canines though.
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Re: Barrel swivel on snare
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06/06/23 07:32 AM
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Best features about em are smaller size (harder to see/easier to hide) and less weight (dont make the cable sag)
I build them onto the beaver snares (when snare is set they are up next to the 10" loop. Snares are short as I can make them and still have a 10" loop.)
I put on an 1/8" quick link and then a 4' to 6' extension cable.
Last edited by Swamp Wolf; 06/06/23 07:33 AM.
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Re: Barrel swivel on snare
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06/06/23 12:33 PM
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Excellent thanks everyone, I really like them because they are small. Easy to conceal.
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Re: Barrel swivel on snare
[Re: Swamp Wolf]
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Swamp wolf I do the same
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Re: Barrel swivel on snare
[Re: silkyplainscoyot]
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I've never gave any attention to the barrel swivels, but this thread has me thinking about them. Never have seen them up close, so one question. Can the swivels open up to enclose around the loop or do they have to be built into the snare when being made? Built into by looping and crimping the cable. Where others use a quick link to swap out the loop to the extension I go ahead and make up a bunch of snare ends with the loop already bent and tucked into it's ferrule but not crimped. In the field I can cut off a used snare after the catch and swap out for a new one and crimp it in the field. I got a 1/16" one cavity swager that works well. It's about the same size as my cutters.
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Re: Barrel swivel on snare
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06/06/23 10:13 PM
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They are worth every penny and cheap insurance.
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Re: Barrel swivel on snare
[Re: silkyplainscoyot]
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06/07/23 10:39 AM
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I've never gave any attention to the barrel swivels, but this thread has me thinking about them. Never have seen them up close, so one question. Can the swivels open up to enclose around the loop or do they have to be built into the snare when being made? Gotta bulld them into the snare. Which is the only negative I have with these as you can't just switch the snare portion out on the line after a catch. Have to change out the whole thing. Not really an issue for most situations but the spots where the trail doesn't get ruined it's nice to just change the snare part. Could just run as short extension to a trap swivel or ez hook.
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Re: Barrel swivel on snare
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06/07/23 01:37 PM
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There's some places that are really gnarly and you really don't want to go back into them to replace the whole thing if you can help it. I hear what you are saying and agree! On a spot like that, I might use another extension cable or drive in a earth anchor/stake that is easier too access.
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Re: Barrel swivel on snare
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06/07/23 01:54 PM
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#8 they last forever, zero failure. I find old snares on fences from days long ago, that are still in good shape Yep !!! Bout like finding 2 quarters on the ground !! LoL !
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Re: Barrel swivel on snare
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06/07/23 02:14 PM
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I make all snare sets lethal-So I dont use any swivels on snares. Swivels are a great asset if you set a snare as a live holding device.
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Re: Barrel swivel on snare
[Re: MChewk]
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06/09/23 08:45 AM
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Chris, I don't see a collar on your snare...how do you stabilize it? A pic would be great. No collar. Just hang snare on fence. All we do is fence snare. Sorry dont have any pics. Will be back in West Texas by Monday
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Re: Barrel swivel on snare
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Via some light gauge wire? Yes. It will hand like = tear drop
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Re: Barrel swivel on snare
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06/26/23 04:05 PM
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I use the big ones on my beaver body traps. Use the smaller ones on 220 and 110 sized traps. I got a coyote by the front leg in a Belilse 220 a couple years ago on 10' of 1/8'' cable. he was there when I checked traps the next morning.
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