BOX CALL RECOMMENDATIONS

[Texan1894]

Hey guys, I'm looking for some feedback on box calls. I haven't messed around with one much just stuck to diaphragm calls. Always open to helpful advice and tips. I don't mind spending a little money on one but not looking to spend anything crazy.

Thanks!

[bbcoach]

SS calls (Shoemakers make Great Money boxes), Spring Creek Calls (Mike does a Great job as well) and David Halloran makes a Quality box.  These 3 come to mind and won't break the bank.  Check the Turkey Call Classifieds, there are some there now.  The ones I have mentioned all have their own sites.  You'll have to decide on your wood combos and once that is established contact them and they will play a few for you.  Plenty of Quality call makers on this site and you'll get plenty of recommendations.

[Muzzy61]

Can't go wrong with Spring Creek calls or SS calls.

[Brillo]

I am a poor caller.  Don't know others mentioned but I got a Spring Creek box and finally sound like a turkey.

[Texan1894]

SS calls (Shoemakers make Great Money boxes), Spring Creek Calls (Mike does a Great job as well) and David Halloran makes a Quality box.  These 3 come to mind and won't break the bank.  Check the Turkey Call Classifieds, there are some there now.  The ones I have mentioned all have their own sites.  You'll have to decide on your wood combos and once that is established contact them and they will play a few for you.  Plenty of Quality call makers on this site and you'll get plenty of recommendations.

Thank you!

[Yoder409]

All good advice !!

Add two other GREAT box call builders and Old Gobbler Forums members..........

ferocious calls (Kip Feroce)

trb136 (Tim Bullock)

[wareagle22]

Get a Scott Witter, SS, or David Halloran.   You won't go wrong with any of them. 

[btomlin]

I have boxes from Spring Creek and SS Calls.  Both were very reasonably priced for the sounds they produce.

[Bowguy]

Lots of good recommendations but I typically advise a longbox and I don't even carry a short box. A longbox does it better and more of it imo. SS makes some real nice ones, McKamey too. While you're at the longbox get a Yoder holster for it. Keeps it quiet and secure

[Greg Massey]

I will add, contact some of the ones listed and get them to play you a few sound files and see what you like in the tones and sounds your looking for in a call. Don't just buy a box to buy a box call... IMO...  A box you like is a box you will play and carry while hunting...

[paboxcall]

Lots of good recommendations but I typically advise a longbox and I don't even carry a short box. A longbox does it better and more of it imo. SS makes some real nice ones, McKamey too. While you're at the longbox get a Yoder holster for it. Keeps it quiet and secure

Excellent advice.

Can't go wrong with a Ralph Snodgrass long box or mini boat, those won't break the bank.

[Colbrian2002]

I raises two wild turkeys from hatched eggs. My lynch fool proof sounded like the hen I raised. Clucks and yelps are easy on it.

[mudhen]

Albert Paul's calls!

[Marc]

If I were going to go custom:

Albert Paul makes a heck of a call...
Spring Creek is a great call at a great price.

I have purchased from both...  You'll pay a bit more for Albert Paul, but it is worth it.  Spring Creek is probably the most under-priced call made...  Great quality.


Production calls:

Lynch Fool Proof or Lynch World Champion.
Primos Heartbreaker

One nice aspect about the production calls, is that if you can find a store that carries them, you can try them before purchase.

[76chevy]

david halloran

https://davidhalloranturkeycalls.com/checkered-short-box-ebony-walnut/