most realistic type of call?

[KYHeadhunter02]

I've never used a trumpet, trough, or a tube call. I'm curious how these stack up against other types. What type of call do you think makes the most authentic sounds a hen makes, from clucks to yelps ect.

[Happy]

Overall my vote goes to a diaphragm. In the right mouth. 

[Last Frontier Hunter]

Definitely a diaphragm, unbelievable if used by a good caller.

[WillowRidgeCalls]

I'd have a hard time choosing between a diaphragm or a vibrating tongue call. Both are very realistic if used by the right person.

[Rapscallion Vermilion]

Overall my vote goes to a diaphragm. In the right mouth.

I'm left mouthed.  But I agree. 

[Candyman]

A scratchbox is very realistic to me. Especially when heard from a distance.

[Spitten and drummen]

Imo I think a trumpet or wing bone is the most realistic at a distance , close behind it would be a turpin box. I have never been fooled by a hen that sounded like a mouthcall but have on several occasions been fooled by hens that sounded like someone trying to play a box. Just from my experience.

[cowhornyelper]

As someone once told me, "it's not the arrow, but the Indian".  Any of these calls in the right hands, or mouth, will give excellent results!  Pick one and try to perfect it.

[wvmntnhick]

As someone once told me, "it's not the arrow, but the Indian".  Any of these calls in the right hands, or mouth, will give excellent results!  Pick one and try to perfect it.

Spot on right here. While I'm not spectacular with a diaphragm call, I can get the job done. Put a box in my hand, my clucks, yelps and purrs improve drastically. A good pot call can really be impressive in the hands of the right guy as well. It's all just a matter of who is using the item and how well they know it.

[Triplgobble]

One of the worst turkeys that I have ever heard was a turkey. Called way to much for to long & didn't sound very good, thought for sure it was a hunter not a turkey. I have been fortunate enough to kill birds with several different calls, but my favorite is a slate call. In my opinion knowing when & how much to call is as important as the call itself.

[wvmntnhick]

One of the worst turkeys that I have ever heard was a turkey. Called way to much for to long & didn't sound very good, thought for sure it was a hunter not a turkey. I have been fortunate enough to kill birds with several different calls, but my favorite is a slate call. In my opinion knowing when & how much to call is as important as the call itself.

Obviously not if the real deal can't figure it out. Hahaha.

[trb136]

Scratchbox IMO  best hen sounds overall...Get a good one perfect it!  You will be pleased..

[gergg]

I think a scratch box as well....a good box and some practice will make a believer out of you. The clucks/cutting alone make it worthwhile to play one. I have had more public land birds respond to a scratch box that anything else. For me one of the biggest advantages of the scratcher is the ability to play very softly with realism....Like others have said, any call in the right hands will work.

[M Sharpe]

Hard to beat a good wingbone and a good box!!

[idratherb]

How bout the #6 your just sent me Mike