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I just ordered a dozen MB-650's to add to my traps. I have always used standard #3 coil springs for coyotes, but hear these are really good. Any advice about these traps before I set 'em up?

Did you get the laminated jaws? I've seen a few of their 750's used for wolf but there were better traps for that, seemed a little slow.

I didn't get the laminated jaws, just off-set. I though they might be a little quicker. My Bridgers are laminated and they really work well. Ya' think I made a mistake? (Correction...I just checked and they are inside laminated.)

Very well made traps - they take a little getting used to when it comes to setting them however. I couldn't get used to the pan set-up but they are solid and won't fall apart on you. Give me good old Northwoods coils anyday - then again, I've never been one to welcome change.

Thanks. I don't even know how that trigger systems works yet.

No, I don't think you made a mistake, as already stated they are solid traps. I'll also say trapping wolves Alaska tidewater and coyotes in Texas are about as different as I can think of.

I think you will like them. They are the favorite with an upper midwest buddy for trapping predators.

I use MB 650 C's (cast iron jaws) for coyotes, having retired all my old 3N's. IMO they are a great trap. The springs are powerful and the wire follower (which is part of the spring)comes up through the dirt better than a sheet metal follower which is pushing a bunch of dirt. They take a little getting used to to set. They are not a trap that I set in my hands or against my leg (maybe I'm just getting old.) When you set them you pull the pan all the way up, then tap it gently back down until it snaps into the set notch, kind of like a set trigger on a rifle. Another thing I like about them is that you fasten them down via a "D" ring that's centered in the bottom of the frame. It seems to me that that a lot of yanking would be less likely to damage a foot than would be the case with a trap fastened at one end. I've caught some pretty big coyotes in them and they have always gotten a good high grip and little or no slippage. I also use the 750's for beaver. Finally, they are made in USA. I started trapping when we had two choices, Victor and Blake and Lamb. I have never used an Chinese or Korean made trap in my life and I'm too old to start now.

I've had no problems with the 450 for big NE coyotes. In frozen ground where I won't likely catch gray fox I use the 550.

I've been using MB 550's, 650's and 750's for a long time. They are great traps and built extremely well Never had a pull out and very , very seldom any leg damage. As everyone else has mentioned , they take some getting used to . I would suggest getting a pair if setters.
I used Northwoods and Victors for canines and big cats . Had several tore up by big canines. Doesn't happen anymore. I think you will like them once you get used to them

So far, so good. They seem to do well with "toe holds".

back when I trapped I liked the #14 jumps the best.