Ive never tried any of the "good" owl calls. Ive only tried the hs strut and quaker boy owl calls. Maybe thats the reason i havent had the greatest luck with owl calls.But i dont even carry those hunting anymore and i dont feel like im at any disadvantage at all.From what i have seen,theyre most useful roosting the birds the night before. Harrison Hootnstick would be the way to go from what ive heard. Thats what ill buy if i ever feel the need for one.