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Offline Whistler

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Tuning a conibear
« on: October 19, 2005, 03:23:35 AM »
I was checking out some conibears (110's) and noticed how much pressure was needed to set these off. Also the trigger travel was much further  than I expected before tripping the trap.

Anyone know of any articles on tuning a conibear or have suggestions?
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« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2005, 05:32:07 AM »
At times,the trigger bracket may be pinched to tightly.This causes a hard firing trap,and also affects the trigger travel.
 Take a flat end screw driver and open this bracket a bit.This allows the bracket to swing more freely on the jaw.Less pressure is then needed to fire the trap,it will also decrease the trigger travel.
 Tom
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« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2005, 04:09:47 PM »
a good tip i tried it and it worked on a 330 now less than half the travel before fireing now im more scared of it than before. :grin:

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« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2005, 04:32:26 PM »
Fish,a safety grippers is what to use,when handling 330s.I won't set one anymore ,without using one.
 Tom
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« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2005, 11:48:42 AM »
I checked the crimps and there were a couple that were tight and adjustments helped those somewhat. (Thanks, Bogmaster) However they are still hard and a long travel in needed to fire them. I remember reading some info about tuning a conibear. I though a member might have also read the article or web page and remember where I saw it.
These traps are brand new and I plan to use them for rats. I have some concern that a rat couldn't fire them without a good run at them!!! Got to be a way to correct this.

I use a small C-clamp instead of a safety gripper just because that's what I have when I set 330's. A little awkward with cold hands haven't used the gripper so I couldn't compare[/quote]
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« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2005, 05:13:59 AM »
If you have too much travel in your trigger it is because your dog isnt seated deep enougn on the trap jaw.  I correct this with a round chainsaw file.  File the groove deeper so the dog will seat deeper on the trap jaw.  I like mine on my 330s to sit right on the trigger.  

Side note be careful if you do any filing if not done properly the trap will go off on its own.
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