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Title: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: BDeal on May 18, 2020, 10:32:03 AM
I don't care what it looks like, it just needs to be effective. Any suggestions? Also, does anyone make a waterproof box call that actually sounds good?

Thank You!
Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: davisd9 on May 18, 2020, 10:42:08 AM
Little over your price but if you can find one a little cheaper the Primos Box Cutter is a great call!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Primos-Box-Cutter-Turkey-Box-Call-Excellent-Condition/184296376700?hash=item2ae8eb897c:g:fyQAAOSwzY1ewZxD
Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: btomlin on May 18, 2020, 11:00:42 AM
For $60, you can get a shortbox, with whatever kind of sound you are wanting, from Mike at Spring Creek that will make you happy.

There are also some nice calls listed in the classified section that will fit your needs.

Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: yelpaholic on May 18, 2020, 12:48:07 PM
spring creek calls are reasonably priced and very effective.
Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: tracker#1 on May 18, 2020, 02:19:08 PM
Lynch World champion, production call. killed a lot of birds with that call before I started buying custom-built calls.
Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: nyhunter on May 18, 2020, 03:52:45 PM
check out the classifieds Gooserbat has a bunch of box calls that would make you a great call
Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: paboxcall on May 18, 2020, 03:58:04 PM
Quote from: yelpaholic on May 18, 2020, 12:48:07 PM
spring creek calls are reasonably priced and very effective.

:agreed:
Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: sbbow on May 18, 2020, 04:53:10 PM
Quote from: yelpaholic on May 18, 2020, 12:48:07 PM
spring creek calls are reasonably priced and very effective.
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Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: Trumpet caller on May 18, 2020, 08:22:47 PM
Cody Drop dead series 6.5 one sided $65
Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: Beards and Hooks on May 19, 2020, 11:06:41 AM
Agree with what alot of guys have already said Spring Creek great calls from a great guy and awesome customer service!
Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: Bowguy on May 19, 2020, 12:19:04 PM
Quote from: Trumpet caller on May 18, 2020, 08:22:47 PM
Cody Drop dead series 6.5 one sided $65

The Cody holei one side I had was I think 100 bucks.
Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: Crghss on June 07, 2020, 09:50:53 PM
Quote from: yelpaholic on May 18, 2020, 12:48:07 PM
spring creek calls are reasonably priced and very effective.

Love mine. Or you could look at classifieds.
Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: woodyt3 on June 08, 2020, 04:47:17 PM
Quote from: tracker#1 on May 18, 2020, 02:19:08 PM
Lynch World champion, production call. killed a lot of birds with that call before I started buying custom-built calls.

Yep I agree.
Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: TauntoHawk on June 12, 2020, 03:59:50 PM
I've picked up a few SS field grades for around that price point ($55 to $65) and they have all been by far the best most consistent sounding boxes in that price range I've come across.

Most threads are better with pictures so here's a combo I carry a lot yellowheart/mineral poplar short box and a walnut/Holly with purpleheart striker scratch box both from Al. Two very deadly affordable calls I choose often over much higher priced options. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200612/5d8e52588874ed0fa1cd4198365f9f70.jpg)

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Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: MattM on June 17, 2020, 04:22:41 PM
Ernie Fetters sells his short box calls for 45.00
Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: TauntoHawk on June 17, 2020, 05:06:07 PM
Quote from: MattM on June 17, 2020, 04:22:41 PM
Ernie Fetters sells his short box calls for 45.00
Really? I absolutely love the longbox I have of his

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Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: Sir-diealot on June 17, 2020, 06:39:57 PM
Quote from: yelpaholic on May 18, 2020, 12:48:07 PM
spring creek calls are reasonably priced and very effective.
I also was going to say Spring Creek.
Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: Greg Massey on June 17, 2020, 11:39:00 PM
My suggestion save up your money during the summer and before spring buy you one good call ... you will enjoy owning and playing good quality call in the 100 - 150 dollar range .. i know it's more than 60 dollars ..
Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: MattM on June 18, 2020, 12:14:48 PM
Quote from: TauntoHawk on June 17, 2020, 05:06:07 PM
Quote from: MattM on June 17, 2020, 04:22:41 PM
Ernie Fetters sells his short box calls for 45.00
Really? I absolutely love the longbox I have of his

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He told me the other day that he will have some for sale this fall
Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: Chris O on June 18, 2020, 09:59:04 PM
Quote from: TauntoHawk on June 12, 2020, 03:59:50 PM
I've picked up a few SS field grades for around that price point ($55 to $65) and they have all been by far the best most consistent sounding boxes in that price range I've come across.

Most threads are better with pictures so here's a combo I carry a lot yellowheart/mineral poplar short box and a walnut/Holly with purpleheart striker scratch box both from Al. Two very deadly affordable calls I choose often over much higher priced options. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200612/5d8e52588874ed0fa1cd4198365f9f70.jpg)

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I agree SS calls is hard to beat in that price range!!! Jeff White is close to that price for some of his calls last I knew also. Both will get the job done for you year after year.
Title: Re: Best Box Call for $60 or Less?
Post by: Turkeytider on June 19, 2020, 07:52:57 AM
Quote from: Chris O on June 18, 2020, 09:59:04 PM
Quote from: TauntoHawk on June 12, 2020, 03:59:50 PM
I've picked up a few SS field grades for around that price point ($55 to $65) and they have all been by far the best most consistent sounding boxes in that price range I've come across.

Most threads are better with pictures so here's a combo I carry a lot yellowheart/mineral poplar short box and a walnut/Holly with purpleheart striker scratch box both from Al. Two very deadly affordable calls I choose often over much higher priced options. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200612/5d8e52588874ed0fa1cd4198365f9f70.jpg)


Wholeheartedly agree on the SS Field Grade short boxes. Asked Al and Josh for a two sided, walnut over poplar, one side with a deeper, raspier sound, the other a bit higher and cleaner for a young hen sound. That`s precisely what they sent me. The thing sings! If I wanted another box, I`d give them a call in a heartbeat.

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I agree SS calls is hard to beat in that price range!!! Jeff White is close to that price for some of his calls last I knew also. Both will get the job done for you year after year.