game calls

[fernhills]

Well i just ordered one deer call and one duck call, something else i am going to try and get worked out. Always wanted to do one, we will see how it works out. Carl

 

[TellicoTurning]

Well i just ordered one deer call and one duck call, something else i am going to try and get worked out. Always wanted to do one, we will see how it works out. Carl

Carl,
You'll find the calls lots of fun to make... I made quite a few a while back, but haven't lately. I want to learn to make my own tone board and reeds... I just sold two of my deer grunts to a guy in Ill for him to re-sell on his website... we'll see if that pans out to be a regular thing...

Good luck with the calls... be sure to post pictures so we can see them.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Calls can be fun. Like anything, you need a market to sell them.

 

[tim self]

Not only the market as Frank said but also someone willing to pay for your time. It seems I'm competing with the big blue store here.

 

[fernhills]

I need to get a collet chuck before to long, if i get serious about this. I just wonder how much a difference there is between the PSI and the Beall. I am also going to try kitless pens. Getting bored at times, need to diversify. Carl

 

[Sylvanite]

Does anyone have a source for reeds that actually sound good? I've made some goose calls from the CSUSA kits, but experienced callers tell me they don't sound right. No amount of adjustment seems to correct the problem, so I'm looking for different internals.

 

[dogcatcher]

For goose reeds look at this place, http://www.shellcreekgamecalls.com/

 

[wdcav1952]

I need to get a collet chuck before to long, if i get serious about this. I just wonder how much a difference there is between the PSI and the Beall. I am also going to try kitless pens. Getting bored at times, need to diversify. Carl

Carl,

I have both. I find them to be comparable. The PSI chuck is far easier to change collets with, at least in my hands. I don't think you will go wrong with either one.

 

[jleiwig]

I need to get a collet chuck before to long, if i get serious about this. I just wonder how much a difference there is between the PSI and the Beall. I am also going to try kitless pens. Getting bored at times, need to diversify. Carl

Well besides the price difference the PSI comes with more collets I belive. On the other hand, the Beall is longer, which allows more of the pen to be inside the chuck which may or may not add to accuracy when drilling.

 

[fernhills]

Thanks for all your thoughts. I just ordered the PSI, and we will see if it works well. The Beall and the PSI have the same amount of collets ( 5 ) Thanks again, Carl

 

[Rifleman1776]

Does anyone have a source for reeds that actually sound good? I've made some goose calls from the CSUSA kits, but experienced callers tell me they don't sound right. No amount of adjustment seems to correct the problem, so I'm looking for different internals.

HUT is a popular source for call parts. I lost my list of suppliers with the last computer explosion. But Googling for a while will find you many.
As for those 'experienced' callers, those reeds are adjustable and can be made to sound right. Buying an instructional CD for calling can be very helpful, it will allow you to match your calls to the sounds.
I have custom made several extra long goose calls from standard reeds and have had no complaints.
But, serious hunters, callers and collectors do want handmade reeds. It is a matter of matching your market to what you are willing to put into making a call. e.g. If you have to raise your price from the $25.00 range to $100.00, will you still be able to sell them???