Greetings from a South Georgia newbie. Quail hunting has been my passion for 50 years but age is making walking behind hunting dogs difficult. Began to turkey hunt a couple of years ago. I know most of you have custom calls, but I am looking for advise on less expensive box calls in the range of Primos 'Tall Timber Gabriel', Primos 'Box Cutter', and Lynch 'American Patriot' calls. Would appreciate reviews and suggestions of these, or others, in this price range.
Thanks,
bwromine
If you're searching for a well tuned box at an entry level production price, you're hard pressed to beat a Rohm Brothers box.
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Quote from: paboxcall on March 24, 2020, 10:50:38 AM
If you're searching for a well tuned box at an entry level production price, you're hard pressed to beat a Rohm Brothers box.
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Quote from: bwromine on March 24, 2020, 10:42:22 AM
Greetings from a South Georgia newbie. Quail hunting has been my passion for 50 years but age is making walking behind hunting dogs difficult. Began to turkey hunt a couple of years ago. I know most of you have custom calls, but I am looking for advise on less expensive box calls in the range of Primos 'Tall Timber Gabriel', Primos 'Box Cutter', and Lynch 'American Patriot' calls. Would appreciate reviews and suggestions of these, or others, in this price range.
Thanks,
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I realize your looking for a less expensive box, but maybe in the future you could make a trip to visit Lonnie Mabry he is in Canton, Georgia. His long and shortboxes are 75 and his pot calls are 30, wingbone 20, and cane yelper 10. If you know nothing about Mr. Mabry you would have an awesome day chatting turkey and his calls are awesome!
For a semi custom call that you can get quickly, I'd highly recommend primos tall timber Gabriel box call. I've had a lot of high dollar custom boxes and this one is better than many I've had. Very easy to play and makes great sounding yelps and cutts.
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Thanks to all who replied. Very helpful.
BWR
Our own OG Forums brother Mike of Spring Creek Calls can get you in a real talker of a box call for the price of the Primos.
I will x2 Mike at Spring creek . have a couple shorts and longs from him . picked up several used boxes from other callmakers from him thru the years . Super nice and knowledgeable young man . Hard to beat in his price range .
Quote from: Yoder409 on March 24, 2020, 06:02:29 PM
Our own OG Forums brother Mike of Spring Creek Calls can get you in a real talker of a box call for the price of the Primos.
Agree with Yoder 100% - if you in for the price of the Primos, well then I'd definitely ring Spring Creek! No question.
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Quote from: Yoder409 on March 24, 2020, 06:02:29 PM
Our own OG Forums brother Mike of Spring Creek Calls can get you in a real talker of a box call for the price of the Primos.
Agree with Yoder 100% - if you in for the price of the Primos, well then I'd definitely ring Spring Creek! No question.
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Quote from: 2nd 100 on March 24, 2020, 06:59:53 PM
I will x2 Mike at Spring creek . have a couple shorts and longs from him . picked up several used boxes from other callmakers from him thru the years . Super nice and knowledgeable young man . Hard to beat in his price range .
I agree, he makes a great one and has great costumer service.
definitely agree with all the comments above, Mike is a great guy to deal with and makes a great call as well.
Yup spent some time with Mike at Turkey Trot this past summer. Super nice guy and makes a heck of a box call that you would be happy with!
All replies are appreciated and helpful. Seems I have all the information being sought, and unlikely I can go wrong with any of the recommendations! Again, my thanks for each of your replies.
bwr
Mike has a walnut/cedar halfmoon box in the classifieds right now for $40.
You WILL NOT go wrong with that call. If you buy it and DON'T like it........... I'll buy it from YOU.
So I've got 2 questions for you all after reading these posts. 1) How do I get a hold of Mike at Spring Creek Calls and 2) Can anyone tell me the sound difference between a short box and a long box?
Quote from: uk.turkey.hunter on April 03, 2020, 09:01:35 AM
So I've got 2 questions for you all after reading these posts. 1) How do I get a hold of Mike at Spring Creek Calls and 2) Can anyone tell me the sound difference between a short box and a long box?
Here is Mike's profile here and his website. http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php?action=profile;u=304
http://springcreekturkeycalls.weebly.com/
Has anyone ran a box from Ridgecreek turkey calls?
Regarding sound differences, it can vary depending on how the call is tuned. But in general the short box will be lower pitched will produce fine yelps, clucks, putts, etc. Short boxes also tend to sound like 1 or 2 hens. Long boxes will provide a greater range of turkey sounds and often produce great kee kees and young hen sounds along with gobbler and Jake yelps. You can produce gobbles with either call. Short boxes are easier to run I'd say as well. Either one is a terrific option if built by a reputable callmaker and if you put in the practice time with it.
Quote from: packmule on April 03, 2020, 09:58:52 AM
Regarding sound differences, it can vary depending on how the call is tuned. But in general the short box will be lower pitched will produce fine yelps, clucks, putts, etc. Short boxes also tend to sound like 1 or 2 hens. Long boxes will provide a greater range of turkey sounds and often produce great kee kees and young hen sounds along with gobbler and Jake yelps. You can produce gobbles with either call. Short boxes are easier to run I'd say as well. Either one is a terrific option if built by a reputable callmaker and if you put in the practice time with it.
So if I would like to run some yelps, clucks then I would run a short box? I you had to choise to only run 1 of those boxes which one would it be? The short box?
Either box will produce the turkey sounds you mentioned. I'd say start with a short box and master it and then move on to a long box. The short box has a spring under the lid and a shorter rail which make it easier to run. Most long boxes don't have a spring under the lid and have a longer rail. I'd say that most people take longer to learn to run a long box. However, once mastered the long box can produce a wider range of turkey sounds. You can't go wrong with either one.
Quote from: packmule on April 03, 2020, 10:43:56 AM
Either box will produce the turkey sounds you mentioned. I'd say start with a short box and master it and then move on to a long box. The short box has a spring under the lid and a shorter rail which make it easier to run. Most long boxes don't have a spring under the lid and have a longer rail. I'd say that most people take longer to learn to run a long box. However, once mastered the long box can produce a wider range of turkey sounds. You can't go wrong with either one.
Ok, that make since to me then. Have you ran or heard any of the Woodhaven short boxes? I like Woodhaven mouth calls but don't know if the box calls are worth the money.
TJ johnson is making some of the best box calls going right now. $200 price range.
I haven't, but I do agree with earlier comments about Spring Creek. Also SS and others, there is a boatload of short box callmakers out there making fine calls. I think one of the reasons that Spring Creek keeps coming up is that you can get a great call, at a great price and probably have it in the mail in the next few days.
Quote from: wchadw on April 03, 2020, 11:00:53 AM
TJ johnson is making some of the best box calls going right now. $200 price range.
sorry, missed less expensive... if you are close enough go see Lonnie Marbry. i think he sells his boxes for $40? 50$?
Quote from: uk.turkey.hunter on April 03, 2020, 10:50:50 AM
Quote from: packmule on April 03, 2020, 10:43:56 AM
Either box will produce the turkey sounds you mentioned. I'd say start with a short box and master it and then move on to a long box. The short box has a spring under the lid and a shorter rail which make it easier to run. Most long boxes don't have a spring under the lid and have a longer rail. I'd say that most people take longer to learn to run a long box. However, once mastered the long box can produce a wider range of turkey sounds. You can't go wrong with either one.
Ok, that make since to me then. Have you ran or heard any of the Woodhaven short boxes? I like Woodhaven mouth calls but don't know if the box calls are worth the money.
I noticed the UK in your name, how long have to been hunting turkey? I did not think they had them in the UK?
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Quote from: packmule on April 03, 2020, 10:43:56 AM
Either box will produce the turkey sounds you mentioned. I'd say start with a short box and master it and then move on to a long box. The short box has a spring under the lid and a shorter rail which make it easier to run. Most long boxes don't have a spring under the lid and have a longer rail. I'd say that most people take longer to learn to run a long box. However, once mastered the long box can produce a wider range of turkey sounds. You can't go wrong with either one.
Ok, that make since to me then. Have you ran or heard any of the Woodhaven short boxes? I like Woodhaven mouth calls but don't know if the box calls are worth the money.
I noticed the UK in your name, how long have to been hunting turkey? I did not think they had them in the UK?
Oh! The UK is for University of Kentucky (UK). Sorry I'm a Big Blue Fan! lol Please don't hold that against me. lol
Quote from: uk.turkey.hunter on April 03, 2020, 11:37:54 AM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on April 03, 2020, 11:35:41 AM
Quote from: uk.turkey.hunter on April 03, 2020, 10:50:50 AM
Quote from: packmule on April 03, 2020, 10:43:56 AM
Either box will produce the turkey sounds you mentioned. I'd say start with a short box and master it and then move on to a long box. The short box has a spring under the lid and a shorter rail which make it easier to run. Most long boxes don't have a spring under the lid and have a longer rail. I'd say that most people take longer to learn to run a long box. However, once mastered the long box can produce a wider range of turkey sounds. You can't go wrong with either one.
Ok, that make since to me then. Have you ran or heard any of the Woodhaven short boxes? I like Woodhaven mouth calls but don't know if the box calls are worth the money.
I noticed the UK in your name, how long have to been hunting turkey? I did not think they had them in the UK?
Oh! The UK is for University of Kentucky (UK). Sorry I'm a Big Blue Fan! lol Please don't hold that against me. lol
I should have realized, I have a friend that is a big UK fan, she really likes basketball.
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Quote from: uk.turkey.hunter on April 03, 2020, 11:37:54 AM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on April 03, 2020, 11:35:41 AM
Quote from: uk.turkey.hunter on April 03, 2020, 10:50:50 AM
Quote from: packmule on April 03, 2020, 10:43:56 AM
Either box will produce the turkey sounds you mentioned. I'd say start with a short box and master it and then move on to a long box. The short box has a spring under the lid and a shorter rail which make it easier to run. Most long boxes don't have a spring under the lid and have a longer rail. I'd say that most people take longer to learn to run a long box. However, once mastered the long box can produce a wider range of turkey sounds. You can't go wrong with either one.
Ok, that make since to me then. Have you ran or heard any of the Woodhaven short boxes? I like Woodhaven mouth calls but don't know if the box calls are worth the money.
I noticed the UK in your name, how long have to been hunting turkey? I did not think they had them in the UK?
Oh! The UK is for University of Kentucky (UK). Sorry I'm a Big Blue Fan! lol Please don't hold that against me. lol
I should have realized, I have a friend that is a big UK fan, she really likes basketball.
Yep, most people who are BB fan's absolutily love basketball but here in recent years all the sports programs have really started improving. Football team has shocked some people and the baseball team is super strong. The ladies basketball team has had huge success and the ladies softball team is awesome now too!
Quote from: wchadw on April 03, 2020, 11:04:14 AM
Quote from: wchadw on April 03, 2020, 11:00:53 AM
TJ johnson is making some of the best box calls going right now. $200 price range.
sorry, missed less expensive... if you are close enough go see Lonnie Marbry. i think he sells his boxes for $40? 50$?
Lonnies boxes are 75 both long and short, his pots are 30 I believe it is still with two strikers.
SS field grade or spring creek is where I'd start over a box store sold box.
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spring creek calls are affordable and easy to run. not to say the choices you mentioned aren't good ones, but I personally having used every call you mentioned would give the advantage to spring creek. You could go the custom call route...but you do not always get what you pay for , and I hate to say that. There seems to be a standardized price range on custom calls these days since everybody and there mother makes them. Most will be good....but not all some being simply cosmetic. Id definetly go with a short box. Long boxes have their purpose, but if you plan on using a box fairly regularly id stick with a short.
Quote from: TauntoHawk on April 04, 2020, 06:54:04 PM
SS field grade or spring creek is where I'd start over a box store sold box.
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Do Josh and Al still sell their Field Grade calls? I may have missed it but I didn`t see them on their web site. Absolutely one of the very best deals out there for quality vs. price IMO.
Yeah I'm not sure maybe if you requested an uncheckered box. I've had several of their boxes most being field grade and they are always some of the best sound/dollar value out there. I have a yellowheart/mineral poplar screamer I'll never part with.
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I got a Jeff White bloodwood over butternut had 4 mature birds gobbling and yelping trying to find me while running it sat on a youth hunt. Carries really well in the woods. I think his are affordable for what you are getting.
I can gobble pretty well on it too.