Posted By: 20scout
Re: Jaw width? - 11/23/22 03:25 AM
Check your state regulations.
Posted By: steeltraps
Re: Jaw width? - 11/23/22 03:26 AM
Inside or outside jaw spread? What does your state law say? Thats all that matters.
Posted By: warrior
Re: Jaw width? - 11/23/22 04:03 AM
Yup, state law.
Other than that anything between 5 and 6 will work. I've caught coyotes in 1.5 to 4.
And be sure to read the fine print. Some states measure inside others outside and some even disallow lamination to count towards the spread.
Posted By: Yukon John
Re: Jaw width? - 11/23/22 06:08 PM
Might be a bit much for squirrels, lol!
Posted By: Pofarmer10
Re: Jaw width? - 11/24/22 05:40 PM
Also is a Victor 1 1/2 big enough for coyotes?
Posted By: Scott__aR
Re: Jaw width? - 11/28/22 08:03 PM
Also is a Victor 1 1/2 big enough for coyotes?
I have caught coyotes in 1 1/2s, but I won't say they are ideal for the job.
Posted By: bhugo
Re: Jaw width? - 12/01/22 03:15 PM
I wouldn’t buy 1.5 coil springs for coyote, but if it’s all you got and the budget won’t allow for some larger traps….. Mind your placement and they work. 1.5 longsprings are not really adequate for coyote in my opinion. Maybe if they have pan tension and really stout springs.
Also is a Victor 1 1/2 big enough for coyotes?
I have caught coyotes in 1 1/2s, but I won't say they are ideal for the job.
Bend those jaw tips UP then weld a bubble to their tips. Then install J C Conners in line shocks to the chain.