Rattle bags vs. Synth. horns vs. Real horns?

[VTbowman]

Who uses what and how well do they work...?
I have a set of Primos synth. antlers and, to me, they sound real good but are somewhat a pain to pack in.
Thinking of a rattle bag but to be honest I have had zero luck rattling but still want to try it out.
Any comments are welcome.
Thanks.

[dogdoc]

i actually think my rattle back sounds better than the synthetic antlers i have. i have had good luck with the bag---I called in 2 different bucks with them during the last week. i combine it with some grunts and the bleat can.

todd

[VTbowman]

Seems easier to carry too... LOL
I may pick one up for next fall. Its getting to late in this area to make rattling effective... I think...

[ScottyLuck]

I've got a rattle bag and, like you, have not had much success rattling period.
Personally, I think there's no real substitute for real horns.

[Saskbuck40]

scottyluck is right. i've always used real horns and nothing else. they work great. theres nothing better than the real thing.

[snapper]

I have to agree...real is better. Although a little tougher to carry along, I believe real antlers sound better than synth or any bag. JMO.

[JimT]

Real is probably better for sure. I have used my Primos synthetics a few times now, with no luck.

[MuZZyMomentZ]

I use a rattle bag... since I have started hunting with it I have rattled in several smaller bucks. I also use a grunt call and a bleat can.

[Hillbilly]

I rather use real antlers, My dad found a decent size rack one year and I've used those ever since. Yeah they are a pain in the hiney to carry those in, but I rather have them when I need them.


Rattle bags are also a good choice. I like the real antlers better, just a natural noise to me. I've rattled in 3 bucks with the rattle bag, so yes they do work, but I rather use the real antlers. Each his own I guess

[need2hunt]

I've used a rattle bag the last 3 years or so with little to no luck... at the beginning of November I finally started using real antlers... called in a couple bucks with them and had several more respond but did not come all the way in... I'll be sticking with the real antlers from here on out.

[VTbowman]

The prob with real horns is you gotta either shoot or find them... LOL
Its hard to rattle with a 4 pointer... LOL
I will stick with my Primos synth set and maybe try out a rattle bag.
Unless anyone wants to send me a set of big antlers...???
I didn't think so.....

[KSNimrod]

I've used both real sheds and a rattle bag with success. As a bow hunter I like the bag because I can hang it next to me and use it with one hand against the tree without much movement if need be. However, it won't get the volume that real antlers will get. The real thing comes in handier on a windy day. Keep in mind though that flashing white is very visible. Have a buddy rattle in a stand from 100 yards away and see if you can pick him out.

[sasksheds]

Here in SASK.CANADA we find them just laying around our back yards!Heck some of us grow them!

[RyanH]

I have used the bag and synth! I like the synth better cause thats the only things that has worked for me! I have only rattled in one buck ever!

[sasksheds]

For a minor fee of 3000$ I will take u on a guided tour of my backyard & u can keep any sheds that u find!