Looking to add a box call this year and curious on recommendations. I'm a run and gun guy that mostly uses mouth calls but thinking about adding a box call to the vest. I have no idea what the best wood, etc to look at or call maker. I've heard good things from Halloran boxes and like his pots. Just looking for opinions or maybe someone from here. Thanks!
Get yourself a Halloran Ebony/walnut. Can't go wrong.
SS, Hallorans purpeheart n cedar is good too. Imo though a longbox is way better. SS or McKamey here.
You will get a lot of opinions here, but I have found that Hallorans box calls are very easy to run. I have his purpleheart over cedar and it's a great call that you can get in a timely manner. Some box call purists may not be huge fans of his boxes, but boy does it sound good in the woods. I also have a Mora over Black Limba from Greens Run Calls that I am pleased with. Totally different sound and was able to get my hands on it quickly. Mark Six is a great guy to deal with. He consistently posts soundfiles and new boxes on his Facebook page. I don't have a bunch of box calls, but can stand behind these recommendations.
Get you Jeff Mckamey . Mora over mineral poplar or Canarywood over mineral poplar , either one of these is a great all around box, they will get loud to cut the wind on the early spring days and you can get soft on the box also...
Get a hold of SScustom calls. Their short boxes run easy. Great roll over on the yelp! I`m sure they may have a few listed on their site. They will run them over the phone if you call.
Agree with all comments so far. Another suggestion, there are 2 longboxes in the classifieds right now Terefencko and Fetters that are great values and killer calls
Quote from: packmule on February 22, 2020, 12:00:27 PM
Agree with all comments so far. Another suggestion, there are 2 longboxes in the classifieds right now Terefencko and Fetters that are great values and killer calls
This ^^
A lot of good box builders out there. I'm buddies with most of em so it's hard to suggest one over the other. I would suggest working with someone willing to send you a few files of the actual call that's for sale no matter the builder. You wanna know what your getting. At least that's the way I would approach it. Most all of these guys mentioned wouldn't dare put out a bad call.
Best wishes
My Halloran Mac. Ebony over Walnut is the best box ive got.
Halloran, McKamey, SS Custom. Can't go wrong.
This is interesting ???
Quote from: culpeper on February 22, 2020, 07:40:25 PM
This is interesting ???
Lol. I'll throw another name out there. Scott Witter will build you a good box call too! Too many good callmakers out there!
Halloran, Purple Heart and cedar
Thanks for the input! Appreciate it.
If your a run and gun then maybe a longbox is what suits you bette,,more volume to locate.
In my opinion, David Halloran's box calls are some of the most underrated calls out there. For a box that you can get fairly quickly, they can't be beat. Mac ebony/walnut is personally my favorite, and if you ask David he says that's also his favorite hunting box. Purpleheart/cedar is another awesome choice and used to be David's preferred call until he made the ebony and walnut combo. Plenty of other awesome makers though, most of the higher end ones will have a significant wait. Darrin Dawkins, Marlin Watkins, TJ Johnson, Steve Mann, etc. Lonnie Mabry makes a killer box call as well, but you have to go to his shop in north Georgia to get one as he will not ship calls.
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Josh Farley or Spring Creek
Bob Harwells been making great calls for a long time and probably has one ready to send you
Lots of good call makers out there. Marlin Watkins, TJ Johnson and Scott Witter would be on my short list.
Quote from: MikeStaten on February 24, 2020, 01:19:36 PM
Lots of good call makers out there. Marlin Watkins, TJ Johnson and Scott Witter would be on my short list.
That's a great list not sure of Scott's wait but I bet its long now with him winning the short box at Nashville this year.
All great call makers for sure!
Anyone got a Halloran Ebony Over Walnut that they want to part with?
Spring Creek cedar box with purpleheart lid.
Great call at an amazing price! You would not be disappointed!
I recently picked up a Watkins Misfit and have a Spring Creek box as well. Both put out some really nice calls.
Fulkerson hen box
There are tons of great makers out there, but I just picked up a box from Josh Farley and it's smoking. He has soundfiles of the different wood combinations he makes as well so you can educate yourself on the sound you want before you order.
Quote from: va longbeard on February 24, 2020, 04:56:38 PM
Quote from: MikeStaten on February 24, 2020, 01:19:36 PM
Lots of good call makers out there. Marlin Watkins, TJ Johnson and Scott Witter would be on my short list.
That's a great list not sure of Scott's wait but I bet its long now with him winning the short box at Nashville this year.
All great call makers for sure!
Just got a new shortbox from Mr Witter tonight. Outstanding call. Sounds amazing and really easy to run.
What combo did you get from Scott Witter?
Ipe over butternut.
I have boxes from Lonnie Mabry, Jeff White, Albert Paul, SS, Josh Farley, Jack Scott, Mike crooks (Spring creek), and Albert Paul and I love them all! I only have one true longbox and I am still trying to get a hang of it, prefer the short boxes at this point. If your looking for a great deal on boxes so to get a hang with Jeff White field grades and Spring Creeks are definitely that, the classifieds are a great place as well. If your anywhere near Georgia, Lonnie Mabry makes some awesome calls, Pots, Long Boxes, Short Boxes, Scratch boxes, Wingbone, cane Yelpers at great prices. The best part of visiting Lonnie is the man is a legend in call making and hunting and so much fun to visit, you'll leave feeling like you have known the man for a lifetime. Hope that may help!
Spring Creek makes some great box calls that will stand up to some runnin and gunnin
High Class Calls, Matt VanCise! Four of the competitors at the Grand Nationals were running VanCise calls. By the way Matt walked away with the 2020 National Friction Calling title.
I can not believe it took this long to mention Matt Van Cise, He is the King of the box , I own Six and they all talk TURKEY!!!
Fulkerson
You are going to get recommendations from $50 to $300 and 3 year wait.
Halorans boxes are excellent and run very easy, I couldn't say enough good things about SS either. I could recommend a bunch of guys with long waits but this time of year that's probably not what you are looking for.
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