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I got a beautiful Carlo Walnut grunt yesterday from Old Crow. It looks great and sounds even better. Part of the reed mechanism is metal and it has a ball to keep the reed from sticking. Tone is adjustable. It'll get soft or loud and maintain a true tone. There's a lot of dead bucks in that call. Where’d you get it? That sounds like a killer Old Crow Custom Calls . 850-503-2458 man's name is Val. I told him I wanted a simple , darker wood with a sound that will challenge mature bucks. I think he hit a home run. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/YqpvjrsM/Old-Crow-grunt.jpg)
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"Why do you ask"?
Too many people spend money they don't have , on things they don't need, to impress people they don't know.
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Val is a great guy, and absolutely hilarious. Also a veteran!
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Got these 3 headed my way from David, Great guy to work with! ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/hQk7B0e.jpg)
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I ad two in the mail when I got home. They sound sweet.
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I ad two in the mail when I got home. They sound sweet. Proof is in the pudding. I have 4 years worth of videos of bucks coming to my stand looking for the buck. David is a humble guy and will never talk up his own calls,but I'm here to tell you,they are the real deal. Way better than some 20 or 30 dollar call made in China rebranded for primos or realtree. I always try to make mine sound like a young buck,never real deep; that's what I hear most of in the woods so that's what I try to mimic,and it's worked pretty danged good. Enjoy those calls!!
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Ill tell you something about David Leonard. I dont know him really well nor have i known him for a long time but we have talked some and got to know each other a little. Mr Leonard spends alot of time building these calls to help hunters have success. Thats a pretty big deal to me, putting forth effort to help others be successful. Yes, he gets paid for his work but in my opinion he dont charge near what he could. I believe to him its more about the result than the money. Just a good dude. I would rather do business with him that a sporting goods store, any time every time. Hope yall have the same experience with him. I would definitely give him a try.
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I agree JW a class guy that builds a great caller! Slayin how do you make that sound you are talking about? soft grunts?
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So what we looking like on price? Got a son about to graduate from high school and this and maybe a good turkey call could be a good gift
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For the pitch,I'll slide the band (on the reed) to the portion of the reed that most closely resembles what I would classify as a younger buck grunt,ie,higher pitch-if you slide the band farther than necessary ,it will actually sound more like a doe bleat. For the cadence,I'll usually do a tending grunt-short quick grunts,making sure to change the direction I'm facing each time. Deeper buck grunts sound cool and like a big nasty swamp donkey,but I don't always think a buck wants to face the biggest,baddest buck on the planet. Maybe they like going into fights they think they can win?
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lefthorn $50 a steal of a good deal for a great caller, I can put you on a great turkey call for a great price also...
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I ad two in the mail when I got home. They sound sweet. Proof is in the pudding. I have 4 years worth of videos of bucks coming to my stand looking for the buck. David is a humble guy and will never talk up his own calls,but I'm here to tell you,they are the real deal. Way better than some 20 or 30 dollar call made in China rebranded for primos or realtree. I always try to make mine sound like a young buck,never real deep; that's what I hear most of in the woods so that's what I try to mimic,and it's worked pretty danged good. Enjoy those calls!! How do you order one? I messaged him a week or more ago on Facebook and never heard back from him.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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I ad two in the mail when I got home. They sound sweet. Proof is in the pudding. I have 4 years worth of videos of bucks coming to my stand looking for the buck. David is a humble guy and will never talk up his own calls,but I'm here to tell you,they are the real deal. Way better than some 20 or 30 dollar call made in China rebranded for primos or realtree. I always try to make mine sound like a young buck,never real deep; that's what I hear most of in the woods so that's what I try to mimic,and it's worked pretty danged good. Enjoy those calls!! How do you order one? I messaged him a week or more ago on Facebook and never heard back from him. I know he's been real busy lately,and truth be told,he just got on facebook,so may not even know how to access his messages. I'd shoot him a text or call the number listed on the business card that was posted earlier in this thread. He should get right back with you; I know he just got a new batch of wood last week. Some really good looking stuff to. May have him turn me another zebra wood grunter. Can never have to many
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For the pitch,I'll slide the band (on the reed) to the portion of the reed that most closely resembles what I would classify as a younger buck grunt,ie,higher pitch-if you slide the band farther than necessary ,it will actually sound more like a doe bleat. For the cadence,I'll usually do a tending grunt-short quick grunts,making sure to change the direction I'm facing each time. Deeper buck grunts sound cool and like a big nasty swamp donkey,but I don't always think a buck wants to face the biggest,baddest buck on the planet. Maybe they like going into fights they think they can win?
I set mine on the deeper tones , I want to challenge the big, mature studs.
"Why do you ask"?
Too many people spend money they don't have , on things they don't need, to impress people they don't know.
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For the pitch,I'll slide the band (on the reed) to the portion of the reed that most closely resembles what I would classify as a younger buck grunt,ie,higher pitch-if you slide the band farther than necessary ,it will actually sound more like a doe bleat. For the cadence,I'll usually do a tending grunt-short quick grunts,making sure to change the direction I'm facing each time. Deeper buck grunts sound cool and like a big nasty swamp donkey,but I don't always think a buck wants to face the biggest,baddest buck on the planet. Maybe they like going into fights they think they can win?
I set mine on the deeper tones , I want to challenge the big, mature studs. In my short tenure hunting (30 years) I have heard less than 10 deep bellowing grunts in the woods. Heard about 10 times as many young bucks grunting in the higher pitch. I'm just saying what has worked for me,and worked very well on our place.
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After seeing the replies I quickly ordered one last week. Talked to Mr. Leonard via text and had one in my hand by the end of the week. Call looks good, but more importantly it sounds good. Thanks for the recommendations!
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I ad two in the mail when I got home. They sound sweet. Proof is in the pudding. I have 4 years worth of videos of bucks coming to my stand looking for the buck. David is a humble guy and will never talk up his own calls,but I'm here to tell you,they are the real deal. Way better than some 20 or 30 dollar call made in China rebranded for primos or realtree. I always try to make mine sound like a young buck,never real deep; that's what I hear most of in the woods so that's what I try to mimic,and it's worked pretty danged good. Enjoy those calls!! How do you order one? I messaged him a week or more ago on Facebook and never heard back from him. His number is posted earlier, but is 706-249-3003. His turkey tube is some count, too.
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Ordered 2 from him last week. Looking forward to receiving them.
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Yes he answers text almost immediately!
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I texted with David Leonard some this evening. He said thanks to everyone who placed orders. He is doing his best to get them all out in good time.
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Someone must have given him my number, which is great. Thanks. He just texted me.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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