pollypocket 244 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I got the new bellman and flint box last year and would like to know if anybody else has problems with its accuracy as more times than enough i have dug in to the side of the run or even past. I then borrowed the pieps box and worked out spot on every time. For the price i had expected better. Quote Link to post
bullyson 2,023 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I've just bought this new setup this week and hope it's spot on for the price. Was considering the pieps box with rechargeable collar but went for the new box My pals use it with no probs and I've used it too but again read a few reviews stating the above.. 1 Quote Link to post
Rabbit Hunter 6,613 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 You get the same problem with the pieps, I've had it a few times, the only advice would be to dig a wider hole. 6 Quote Link to post
bull mcabe 595 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 The pieps box can be sometimes out a small bit the closer you get to the dog it can give the same reading in various locations which is slightly annoying but used along side a t bar you should never miss a dog itll usually only be a matter of inches. Too be honest it suits me down to ground and everyone gets used to their own individual box how exact do we really need it.Its not a bad thing to occasionly use your brain as well as the box. To much accuracy would take alot of the fun out of it for some as seeing it would only be a matter of inches. 4 Quote Link to post
pollypocket 244 Posted June 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) The pieps box can be sometimes out a small bit the closer you get to the dog it can give the same reading in various locations which is slightly annoying but used along side a t bar you should never miss a dog itll usually only be a matter of inches. Too be honest it suits me down to ground and everyone gets used to their own individual box how exact do we really need it.Its not a bad thing to occasionly use your brain as well as the box. To much accuracy would take alot of the fun out of it for some as seeing it would only be a matter of inches. It is good to use the old brain once in a while..its because of how regular that it happens and price of the thing...still wouldnt be without it on large fox burrows as it does save a lot of time.. cant allways depend on my terriers to make noise..lol Edited June 7, 2014 by pollypocket Quote Link to post
lord verminator 75 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 never had any problems with mine always bang on just make sure u make a big enough hole and u will land on dog every time Quote Link to post
cantona 310 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 No good when your in thick roots, you want to cut and chop in the iChat place, the pieps box does my head in, same reading if you move a good foot! Quote Link to post
Waz 4,266 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Even the shallowest hole ive dug has been 3 foot wide or thereabouts, cant imagine one of these boxes being that far out I wouldnt drop on where id want to be? Quote Link to post
Mooching Celt 659 Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Fookin' keyhole surgery technicians 3 Quote Link to post
s.e.s.k.u 1,893 Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Iv used pieps and new box and can't fault either to be honest. ..We always carry a t bar for piece of mind and the bar also allows some air in. If the holes big enough a couple inches shouldn't mean you have to trench on if the dogs up tight where it's supposed to be... I prefer the pieps but only due to size. .Both used correctly will locate your dog. Quote Link to post
sikastag_1 689 Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) .... Edited August 27, 2019 by grant_c Quote Link to post
desertdog 149 Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 How ever did we manage years ago,I'll tell you ,a t bar and your ears and a dog wth a good voice,and when you were sure the game was bottled up then you dug,gave your dog time to work,dug a big enough hole to work in,and got on,the b&f locators are a good thing nowadays and locators have changed terrier work . 1 Quote Link to post
Mooching Celt 659 Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Remember it all well P everyone being told to shut up while you were listening, even the hounds being held back used to keep quiet 1 Quote Link to post
raynardman 519 Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 A lot of people will miss the tube when digging on banks, start a little higher than your mark, B&F will 2nd that 1 Quote Link to post
BIG G wheton machine 1,594 Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 How ever did we manage years ago,I'll tell you ,a t bar and your ears and a dog wth a good voice,and when you were sure the game was bottled up then you dug,gave your dog time to work,dug a big enough hole to work in,and got on,the b&f locators are a good thing nowadays and locators have changed terrier work .very true, there's pros n cons on both although I always prefare the boxes, but I think it's created a more hardier terrier type nowadays who wants to mix it more. Bayers any day for me Quote Link to post
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