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Title: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: idgobble on February 28, 2018, 06:49:58 PM
A friend who only has a Roberts Bros. slate and glass call and a store bought box call told me today he wants to buy a good quality custom box call and a good quality custom pot call to start his collection and,  also, to use this spring.  He asked my recommendation and I thought it would make an interesting forum question. What would your first recommendation be for each type of call? Remember, readily available for the season that starts in 6 weeks.     PS Let's make it your first two recommendations for each type.

Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: Gobble! on February 28, 2018, 06:57:00 PM
Box Call - David Halloran
Pot Call - Perfection Calls Screamin Demon
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: doublespurs21 on February 28, 2018, 06:57:36 PM
 try Midwest turkey call supply,  they have a a lot of big name calls, both box and pot calls. 
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: Haymarket on February 28, 2018, 07:00:41 PM
Okay, I would order a Jeff White Box from him on this site. He has short turn around, and makes great calls for a really good price (for now). Message him and see what he can make short term. As an up and comer it just seems he cares more about making customers happy by giving them great calls. High quality box calls get over priced when the maker gets real famous..get one from him before it happens. As far as a pot call, I would send a messsage to Mark Cornelius (MAC Calls) on here as well and try to get a green slate over glass if he can get it done before the season. He just makes great calls and cleans up on awards to prove it, and is low priced for a true custom call that is second to very few or maybe none.
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: DrDirtNap on February 28, 2018, 07:09:19 PM
What's wrong with ROBERTS Bros call?  They are one of the better ones you can get.


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Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: idgobble on February 28, 2018, 07:30:17 PM
Quote from: DrDirtNap on February 28, 2018, 07:09:19 PM
What's wrong with ROBERTS Bros call?  They are one of the better ones you can get.


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Nothing wrong with Roberts Bros.. They're great.  He just wants to start buying some new ones to try and, also, to collect. Let's help him stimulate the economy! It's fun to have a selection of calls each day.
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: Happy hooker on February 28, 2018, 09:10:39 PM
Sounds like he kind of wants the thrill of ordering something new,,,if not why not grab both off the Swapboards,,there are Albert Paul's,Hallorans,Kaisers,Roberts,etc on there right now and you know you will have them in a few days for sure.
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: Greg Massey on February 28, 2018, 09:26:59 PM
Christopher Brumfiel or S S Custom calls for the box and Chris Brumfiel, David Hallorans , Jim Shelley and Mark Cornelius for the pot call...
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: Snood Life on February 28, 2018, 09:40:11 PM
Since he needs something now I would call AL at SS Custom calls. He could one stop shop there.
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: WV Ridge Reaper on February 28, 2018, 09:43:57 PM
Box/Jeff White or Albert Paul
Pot/David Halloran or Lonzo or Jimmy Schaffer


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Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: Bowguy on February 28, 2018, 09:49:58 PM
Box is no question an SS. Pots depends on the surface but Schafer, SS, Halloran has some in Midwest turkey supply, idk how quick MAC is right now but he's normally quick. It's not all about speed but I'm sure these are good ones
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: donjuan on February 28, 2018, 09:55:55 PM
Box - SS Butternut over kwila, also van cisr bloodwood
Pot - yingling copper with a cherry striker
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: idgobble on March 01, 2018, 12:49:40 AM
WOW!  Thank you.  That's enough to keep my friend busy for a couple years!  I sent him all the recommendations tonite. 
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: mwr on March 01, 2018, 01:06:58 AM
S&S Calls!! Al and Josh will fix your up!
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: kyturkeyhunter4 on March 01, 2018, 08:39:54 AM
Ss Custom calls make some great sounding box calls
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: TauntoHawk on March 01, 2018, 09:11:18 AM
Sticking to call makers that you can generally get things in just a few  weeks.

I couldn't recommend anyone more then SS customs or David Halloran.

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Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: zelmo1 on March 01, 2018, 01:12:15 PM
I am not a box call guy, but I carry a short and long box by Spring Creek. I  use Woodhaven and Cabelas diaphragm calls and a Mother's Lode glass by Koe Slaton and a Double Suicide by Steve  Reeves. Just my favorites. Al Baker
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: CMBOSTC on March 09, 2018, 11:15:50 AM
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 28, 2018, 09:26:59 PM
Christopher Brumfiel or S S Custom calls for the box and Chris Brumfiel, David Hallorans , Jim Shelley and Mark Cornelius for the pot call...

Thanks Greg.
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: KYHeadhunter02 on March 09, 2018, 11:37:59 AM
Your going to have a really hard time getting anything from MAC before season. There are a lot of other good calls mentioned though.

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Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: Gooserbat on March 09, 2018, 12:36:42 PM
Not to toot my own horn but give the Gooserbat High Standard line a look.
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: kyturkeyhunter4 on March 09, 2018, 12:46:44 PM
Can't go wrong with any David Holloran pot call or box calls
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: idgobble on March 09, 2018, 01:13:10 PM
Quote from: kyturkeyhunter4 on March 09, 2018, 12:46:44 PM
Can't go wrong with any David Holloran pot call or box calls

That's what he decided and bought one of each from Dave H..  Thanks for all the advice.  I might try some of the other suggested call makers.
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: chefrific on March 09, 2018, 01:59:58 PM
Tell him to cowboy up and buy a Clint Corder Pot call and Neil Cost box call.  :funnyturkey:
Title: Re: Please recommend a box and a pot call
Post by: Spitten and drummen on March 09, 2018, 02:29:12 PM
Marlin watkins fiddle box and Lon Trice for glass. Green slate Brad Roberts .