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lookin to get a new call..Opinions?

Postby RNT1985 » Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:19 pm

still lookin for a new call and i really would like to try out an echo call...i've already asked about the meat hanger but whats ya'lls opinion on the xlt...i've also been thinkin about an RNT original...opinions or thoughts??? If ya'll like anyother calls i'm open to suggestions
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Re: lookin to get a new call..Opinions?

Postby whitedog » Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:25 pm

I have a call from fowl attitudes, I really like feel and the sound of this call. I have ordered 2 more from Ryan. I think you should take a look at these calls.
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Postby RNT1985 » Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:02 am

i looked at the website lastnight and the calls look great...any other opinions??
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Re: lookin to get a new call..Opinions?

Postby Greenhead22 » Wed Jan 20, 2010 6:52 pm

For every 20 XLT's I blow, I find one that sounds right. They are just different than what I'm used to. I prefer single reed Echo Timber's in acrylic.
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Postby quack_a_tack » Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:02 pm

I am parial to my XLT, I like the volume and the way I can get low and finesse with it. I would go for the Timber though it is a tough call to beat it really gets soft, a lot softer than my XLT. Just my .02, I am fixin to order one from Ryan also I think I hear good things and he is a good guy. He will built it your way.
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Re: lookin to get a new call..Opinions?

Postby RNT1985 » Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:59 pm

what kind of top end does the echo timber call have??
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Postby quack_a_tack » Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:14 pm

Its not very loud, it only has a 3/8 bore I think, in most hunting situations it is plenty loud enough, only time it may not be enough is on wide oprn water on a lake.
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Postby RNT1985 » Fri Jan 22, 2010 1:11 pm

where are some echo dealers around MS i looked on the website and couldn't find anywhere that carried them..??
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Re: lookin to get a new call..Opinions?

Postby rbsdrake » Fri Jan 22, 2010 1:43 pm

theres not any in ms if you are close to me i have all of them you can try them out.
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Re: lookin to get a new call..Opinions?

Postby Rice » Sat Jan 23, 2010 3:54 pm

I have an echo timber acrylic never been hunted if you want to pm me about it
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Re: lookin to get a new call..Opinions?

Postby Trip » Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:20 am

Echo Timber is a great call, but I would probably use my RNT Original if I had to pick between the two.
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Postby BLM » Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:40 pm

Just got an xlt a few weeks back...finished the season out with it. I'd say compared to my RNT's its more of a finishing call...a little more versitile on the lower end, but doesn't reach quite as far on the top. Definitely gonna be in the line-up next season.
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Postby donia » Thu Feb 04, 2010 9:18 am

WWW.DIXIELANDCALLS.COM

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Re: lookin to get a new call..Opinions?

Postby RNT1985 » Thu Feb 04, 2010 11:09 am

thanks for all the input ya'll but i think i finally decided to go with one of ryans calls and see how that works. heard great things about his calls so figured i'd give it a shot.
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Re: lookin to get a new call..Opinions?

Postby waterfowler041 » Thu Feb 04, 2010 12:28 pm

Im a novice duck hunter ... just started calling this past season. I've been using a Haydel's dr-85 and like it, but im looking to pick up something else

What do yall think about either a RNT Alpha 2 or a Foiles Timber Rattler? Any input is much appreciated. Thanks.

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