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Length of barrels? for cow Elk calls
« on: April 21, 2009, 08:04:39 PM »
great calls I was wondering does the length of the barrel change the sound of the elk call I made my first one the other day but looks kind of short compared to the ones I've been seeing..it sound right but thought I would make longer on just to see if I can tell the difference  Keep up the great calls
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Re: Length of barrels? for cow Elk calls
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2009, 08:32:50 PM »
Mmmm.....A pro-fesh-enal elk call maker may scoff at my response, but I don't think the barrel length matters a ton.  There IS a different sound that comes out of a different length of barrel, but that's just another different girl for the boys to come looking for, right? 

I think fitting the reed assembly into the barrel correctly is #1.  The reed assembly is not straight, it is a #2 MT, so I use a #2 MT taper to make this a tight fit. 

My barrels are 2 1/2" long in general, and have called in both cows and bulls in CO and WY.

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Re: Length of barrels? for cow Elk calls
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2009, 09:09:38 PM »
I like to make mine long enough to hold comfortably with gloves. Somewhere between 2 or 3 inches.
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Re: Length of barrels? for cow Elk calls
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2009, 10:24:38 PM »
Quote from: Parker on April 21, 2009, 08:32:50 PM
Mmmm.....A pro-fesh-enal elk call maker may scoff at my response, but I don't think the barrel length matters a ton.  There IS a different sound that comes out of a different length of barrel, but that's just another different girl for the boys to come looking for, right? 

I think fitting the reed assembly into the barrel correctly is #1.  The reed assembly is not straight, it is a #2 MT, so I use a  to make this a tight fit. 

My barrels are 2 1/2" long in general, and have called in both cows and bulls in CO and WY.

Parker

Parker where did you purchase your #2 MT taper?
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Re: Length of barrels? for cow Elk calls
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2009, 11:57:59 PM »
Harvey,

I looked all the places I order from, and Enco has the cheapest price on one right now..... $51.11.

So, I'm guessing that's where I bought it from. 

I also cheat by using a 43/64" bit. 

Going from 5/8" hole to reaming it out to fit the 2MT is A BEAR.

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Re: Length of barrels? for cow Elk calls
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2009, 03:18:20 PM »
Thanks guys
I made them to about 3'' what felt best in my hand I like to use my fingers to change up sound as I'm calling These where my first try so was not real sure on how to start out. I did talk to Al and found out they are #2 taper so ordered one those guys think a lot of there tools $$$

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Re: Length of barrels? for cow Elk calls
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2009, 10:06:33 PM »
I'm with Parker on this one, the length really doesn't matter.....

I think about how much the thing weighs on a lanyard around my neck.  Those mountains aren't getting any easier to climb....every ounce counts... :surrender:
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