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cotton6210 Junior Member Posts: 67	K.B. 5.5 Jan 27, 2013 18:09:16 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cotton6210 on Jan 27, 2013 18:09:16 GMT -6 Can anyone fill me in on the way these function and why so pricey?

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K.B. 5.5 Jan 29, 2013 5:47:24 GMT -6

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Expensive mostly because they are Made in USA.

They have a cantilevered system on the bottom of the trap where the chain hooks up that increases tension on the jaws as the animal pulls. The harder they pull, the tighter the jaws get.

I'm sure they're a fine trap- I just can't imagine having to bed the trap with all that stuff on the bottom.

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yote Full Member maine Posts: 1,230	K.B. 5.5 Jan 29, 2013 9:25:26 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by yote on Jan 29, 2013 9:25:26 GMT -6 Who is KB any way

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K.B. 5.5 Jan 29, 2013 11:30:57 GMT -6

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Post by cotton6210 on Jan 29, 2013 11:30:57 GMT -6

That makes sense then to the pics. The description everyone had lacks a little. I can also see what your saying about bedding issues too. I was just curious cause I'm not opposed to spending money for something that's worth it or paying more for made in USA products but I don't have money to throw away either. I will just stick with what I have.

cotton6210 Junior Member Posts: 67	K.B. 5.5 Jan 29, 2013 11:31:39 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cotton6210 on Jan 29, 2013 11:31:39 GMT -6 Thanks by the way.

bobcat64 VIP Member Learning to land trap Posts: 879	K.B. 5.5 Jan 29, 2013 11:42:03 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bobcat64 on Jan 29, 2013 11:42:03 GMT -6 Mb's are made in USA fine trap to.....
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K.B. 5.5 Jan 29, 2013 11:59:19 GMT -6

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Post by cotton6210 on Jan 29, 2013 11:59:19 GMT -6

Yes I have some 550's and really seem to like them. Bridger #3's is what I was advised to buy to start out by a friend of mine whose helping me get started. I bought the MB's afterward since another recomendation by a friend. I'm happy with both so far since I really don't know what I'm doing anyway lol.

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K.B. 5.5 Jan 29, 2013 17:35:09 GMT -6

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Post by Rufus on Jan 29, 2013 17:35:09 GMT -6

Only bad things I can say about Kurt Beauregards kb 5.5 is the price and that they are somewhat of a pain to bed at first due to the unique shock absorbing system on the bottom. Once you get used to bedding them, they are a heck of a trap. The dog less setup is great. I find myself reaching for them more and more.

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K.B. 5.5 Jan 29, 2013 19:25:15 GMT -6

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Post by Walleye Joe on Jan 29, 2013 19:25:15 GMT -6

I thought they looked great too! ....until I saw the bottom. And the price. Looked like a bedding nightmare. Heck, I haven't mastered bedding the DP's yet. LOL

Once they lock onto something I bet they hold better than any though! Nice traps!

login Full Member Stouland, MO. Camden County Posts: 2,313	K.B. 5.5 Jan 29, 2013 20:13:26 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by login on Jan 29, 2013 20:13:26 GMT -6 You gotta bed DP's?!!! Thats why I don't catch possum in them!!! All I been catching in DP's is stinking COON!!!! Possum is wheres the money's at boy's!!!!
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ozarkmountainman Administrator Executive Board Member Posts: 10,491	K.B. 5.5 Jan 29, 2013 23:13:17 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ozarkmountainman on Jan 29, 2013 23:13:17 GMT -6 Login's smokin' the cheap stuff again. Dale
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trkyslyr Full Member Edgar Springs, MO Posts: 3,802	K.B. 5.5 Jan 30, 2013 19:50:58 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by trkyslyr on Jan 30, 2013 19:50:58 GMT -6 I'd say the expensive stuff.... talked about in quarter ounces LOL