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Post by wvmedic on Aug 3, 2011 11:05:49 GMT -5
Me and my trapping partner just split a dozen, got them in yesterday was wondering if anyone has had to do anything to them we set a couple and tested the pan tension and it is a little stiffer than we would like they are around 4 lbs we like about 2lbs not sure the best way to adjust them
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Post by redrooster on Aug 3, 2011 12:16:16 GMT -5
wvmedic, it has been my experience with the MB550 that the pan tension out of the box is like you said, around 4 pounds. I found though that once I cleaned the grease/oil off, dyed and waxed them, the pan tension reduced to about 2 pounds. I think the wax is the key. It acts as a lubricant. Give it a try and see what you think.
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Post by lyonch on Aug 3, 2011 13:56:05 GMT -5
I have had the exact same experience as redrooster did with the MB550's. They seem stiff at first, but once you are done dying and waxing, test them.
On a side note, i had a batch that did not seem to loose the pan tension like the others did. These traps didn't start showing signs of less pan tension until i used them for a season. I don't know if it was the springs themselves that caused the tension with the PIT pan system or what. Maybe i should do a little test and pop the springs off and put different sizes on and see if the pan tension gets lighter or heavier. Thanks wvmedic now i have another theory to test out LOL.
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Post by cdr on Aug 3, 2011 15:11:32 GMT -5
I have used them right out of the box... Great trap...
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Post by wvmedic on Aug 3, 2011 15:38:11 GMT -5
Thanks for the input gentleman that's about what I was thinking I will dye them and wax them and test them again
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Post by Larry Gene Pate on Dec 7, 2011 7:50:17 GMT -5
LIke CDR I like how they work out of the box,great Trap!!Larry
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Post by milkie62 on Dec 7, 2011 8:57:34 GMT -5
I 4 coiled 3 of mine---kinda of a mistake----unbelieveable power
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Post by Forrest on Dec 7, 2011 9:00:59 GMT -5
I run 4 coil Rc's and also notice a stiffer pan when new. They still caught fox the first time out though.. Great Traps IMO!
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Post by haydenmekeland on Dec 7, 2011 9:01:42 GMT -5
how do you 14 coil a trap? lots of practice? lol
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Post by lyonch on Dec 7, 2011 11:08:16 GMT -5
Don't you mean 4 coil hayden?
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Post by milkie62 on Jan 7, 2012 22:11:44 GMT -5
I think he may have been referring to my post.If you look quickly it may look like a #1.But there is a space and it is an I not a #1
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Post by northernnvdn on Jan 30, 2012 0:23:28 GMT -5
4x4 MB550 dyed and waxed out of the box into the ground. Can't ask for a better catch.
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Post by trapperchick on Feb 18, 2012 21:14:33 GMT -5
I have weeded out all my other traps and run only MBs. I like the 550s best some are 4 coiled but I like the 2 coil better (less foot damage). I have some MB650s that are over kill and hard for me to set, but they will hold anything that jumps in. Great picture!
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Post by richardfederation on Feb 18, 2012 21:49:58 GMT -5
I degreased mine then waxed them and the poundage went down a little but work great
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Post by ronnie on Apr 12, 2012 13:52:29 GMT -5
I absolutely love the MB550, mine are all 2 coiled and its all I need. The pan tension gets right after you dye and wax. Its been a great cat and coyote trap for me.
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Post by palongliner on Oct 12, 2012 23:03:04 GMT -5
I recently received a dozen of the 550 RC's. And, I'll be buying more.. What a trap..!! I am just getting back in the game after relocating to Va. in 1985. So far this month, I have purchased 6 dozen traps from MTP..Great service, and great products. I am very happy with the Bridger Conibears. Better made than the old victors I had many years ago. Scouting today for mink and coon, and found the first muskrat sign I've seen since coming to VA.. I almost hate to catch it...sure are scarce around here.. Jerry
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Post by trapperpage on Oct 16, 2012 13:38:36 GMT -5
wvmedic, I agree that they are pretty much ready to go straight out of the box. They do not need 4 coiling due to the super fast music wire springs. However IMO, they need a midchain swivel added.
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Post by roaddawg on Feb 22, 2013 12:21:46 GMT -5
I love my MB 550's. I have used them for 1 season so far and I like everything about them.
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Post by carpcatcher on Feb 6, 2014 11:44:13 GMT -5
I've seen where you can lower the tension on 550's by bending the dog. Anyone have any pictures of this when done?
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Post by dtraper on Feb 6, 2014 12:00:43 GMT -5
I've seen where you can lower the tension on 550's by bending the dog. Anyone have any pictures of this when done? What? all bending the dog does IMO , is level the pan -- I tried the 450s -550s and 650s all good traps again in IMO- as for pan tension .. dye -wax or what ever you do ,, run them awhile then mess with the tension.. think Chris and a few others said the same thing .. I do not run MB traps anymore -just because I like Bridger and that is because of the jaw spread .. mainenance you can do in the field ,, with the new Bridger 2 and 3s dogless and the price might want to check them out .. [off subject I know]--D-
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