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Split rings: weight rating? #8560216
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Carolina Foxer Offline OP
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Is there a supposed weight rating or tolerance on the split rings used for trap connectors? Any difference between the medium and large split rings other than the diamater?

Thanks



Re: Split rings: weight rating? [Re: Carolina Foxer] #8560234
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Gary Benson Offline
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I learnt my lesson wirh split rings back in the late 70s. Lost a couple dozen traps and coons. Strong S hooks work well.


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Re: Split rings: weight rating? [Re: Carolina Foxer] #8560240
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Carolina Foxer,
For coyotes (or the possibility of a large domestic)...I'd NEVER use split rings.

3/16" quick links will never let you down. Tighten them snug with pliers.


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Re: Split rings: weight rating? [Re: Carolina Foxer] #8560289
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I know the “Hoosier Trapper supply” boys run them in their YouTube videos and don’t seem to have any issues! I have notice that they sometimes use two split rings on the chain though

Re: Split rings: weight rating? [Re: Carolina Foxer] #8560327
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cotton Offline
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quick links or welded s-hooks


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Re: Split rings: weight rating? [Re: Carolina Foxer] #8560340
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Billkil, they also run a JC Conners shock spring too....makes a difference.

Re: Split rings: weight rating? [Re: Carolina Foxer] #8560348
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I've had 2 different grades of split rings. One was good and quality metal the other you could open up setting a Berkshire stake on a dog proof. NEVER AGAIN! Use quick links.


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