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Title: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: Grey Owl on May 18, 2017, 11:06:42 AM
Over the years which pot calls have you bought that you felt gave you the best bang for your buck? Quality, effectiveness, durability vs $$$ spent?
Title: Re: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: scoot12 on May 18, 2017, 11:37:32 AM
Lonnie Sneed hot hen slate,  Jake Naessens walnut double glass.
Title: Re: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: Bowguy on May 18, 2017, 11:45:58 AM
Dustin Jones calls are way fairly priced.
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Post by: davisd9 on May 18, 2017, 12:01:42 PM
The new Loftis Double Barrel sounds great on the slate and crystal!
Title: Re: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: callmakerman on May 18, 2017, 12:56:52 PM
Cane Creek pro custom slate or Cody II slate. Used these before I started building calls and for the price you can't go wrong. I did use another striker on both as I didn't like theirs.
Title: Re: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: goblr77 on May 18, 2017, 02:01:48 PM
Enticer Silver Thunder Extreme Aluminum. This is the only pot that had a permanent spot in my vest this season.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4XTAp3XFAo
Title: Re: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: Triple B on May 18, 2017, 02:18:01 PM
Quote from: scoot12 on May 18, 2017, 11:37:32 AM
Lonnie Sneed hot hen slate,  Jake Naessens walnut double glass.
Good choices for sure
Title: Re: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: Bowhuntr73 on May 18, 2017, 02:22:31 PM
I would say for the buck is a Sinclair titanium.
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Post by: Happy hooker on May 18, 2017, 02:52:55 PM
Very hard to beat a Lonnie Sneed hot hen for $45,,

Bang for the buck though might be a dbl sider from one of the to makers
Title: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: Tennessee Lead on May 18, 2017, 04:46:19 PM
Reynolds clear Crystal Carolina Assassin double sided is a good one. The frosted crystal is nice to but I like the clear crystal better myself I have both.
The slate on the bottom does the soft stuff great.


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Title: Re: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: Daddy rat on May 18, 2017, 05:18:23 PM
Quote from: Triple B on May 18, 2017, 02:18:01 PM
Quote from: scoot12 on May 18, 2017, 11:37:32 AM
Lonnie Sneed hot hen slate,  Jake Naessens walnut double glass.
Good choices for sure
3x jake's walnut glass
Title: Re: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: Matt k on May 18, 2017, 09:52:58 PM
Dawkins plastic pots
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Post by: FL-Boss on May 18, 2017, 10:02:19 PM
Best bang for the buck has to be  - http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,72804.0.html

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Post by: Bennett on May 18, 2017, 10:19:12 PM
Anything from Roger Parks
Title: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: beakbuster10 on May 18, 2017, 11:06:23 PM
Quote from: Matt k on May 18, 2017, 09:52:58 PM
Dawkins plastic pots
This stoned aluminum over slate

And I'll add a halloran sugartown sweetness to the mix


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Title: Re: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: HFultzjr on May 19, 2017, 09:52:09 AM
I'm still looking for my favorite. Some days it's this one, some days it's that one.
However, I can say my old Lynch Foolproof box call always rides along with me.
When all is quiet, I usually can get at least a courtesy gobble, from it, to let me know they are there.
Title: Re: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: mtns2hunt on May 19, 2017, 11:23:06 AM
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Title: Re: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: MikeStaten on May 19, 2017, 02:08:12 PM
Quote from: goblr77 on May 18, 2017, 02:01:48 PM
Enticer Silver Thunder Extreme Aluminum. This is the only pot that had a permanent spot in my vest this season.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4XTAp3XFAo

This is a good one.  Can play loud on aluminum surface or soft call on back of pot.  Plus, this call runs great when wet too. 
Title: Re: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: Gawhitaker on May 19, 2017, 05:25:37 PM
Mike Yinglings copper and glass
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Post by: The Woodsman on May 20, 2017, 08:33:41 AM
I really feel a quality 2 sided call is the way to go as of late. Crystal over slate with a few good strikers for different sounds. Lugging along 5 pot calls isn't up my alley and can even be a little confusing out in the woods. I like confidence when I pull out a call from my bag.
The simpler the better......
Good luck!

Denny
Title: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: perrytrails on May 20, 2017, 11:15:46 AM
Quote from: FL-Boss on May 18, 2017, 10:02:19 PM
Best bang for the buck has to be  - http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php/topic,72804.0.html

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Title: Re: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: Buckrub on May 20, 2017, 12:46:01 PM
Quote from: Bowhuntr73 on May 18, 2017, 02:22:31 PM
I would say for the buck is a Sinclair titanium.

I have to agree !! I own three 3.5" and two 3.25" titanium over slate calls. My go to calls  :icon_thumright:
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Post by: SteelerFan on May 20, 2017, 02:36:58 PM
"Quality, effectiveness, durability vs $$$ spent?"...

3.25" Sinclair Bocote stainless steel


Title: Re: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: Double B on May 21, 2017, 09:22:38 AM
Enticer if bang for the buck is the key.  Particularly the rectangular walnut aluminum Double Trouble for $15.95.   A great sounding call for an old school price.  Even if you go with his 3.5" calls they are like $35.  You can spend more but they are hard to beat. 
Title: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: Ericbrooks on May 21, 2017, 09:38:20 AM
Yingling copper. Love that little call!


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Title: Re: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: tha bugman on May 22, 2017, 04:52:03 PM
I was going through my pots the other day (post season reorganization) and picked up a H.S. Strut Zombie Green (can't remember the name) and I will say it makes some amazing high quality yelps and cuts...I don't remember thinking that highly of it when I bought it on sale from Wally.
Title: Re: Best bang for the buck?
Post by: Matt / PA on May 23, 2017, 03:16:57 PM
Quote from: SteelerFan on May 20, 2017, 02:36:58 PM
"Quality, effectiveness, durability vs $$$ spent?"...

3.25" Sinclair Bocote stainless steel

AGREED on the Sinclair 3.25 Stainless Bocote.  Worth more than I paid for it.   :icon_thumright:

Also agree with Enticer calls. I own several of Al's calls and they are top notch sound wise with my favorite being the "Timeless Thunder" glass call made from very old recovered old growth hardwoods.