2015 ElkNut Chuckler Bugle!

[Elknut1]

Jason, finally got back! Had to head to Boise! (grin) Thanks for your thoughts bud & that's a good question. I did not know what a Venturi was so looked it up? Looks like that's exactly what I have! I found the sweet spot through trial & error via a heat gun & 1" electrical conduit plastic pipe. I shaped/ stretched the plastic in so many configurations you'd have laughed at me! (grin) With 2 dozen different bugles on the bench with various shaped mouth pieces & tone dampeners placed in different spots as well as many years of doing this & upgrading the Chuckler bugle year by year I finally realized it's not one thing that makes a great sounding bugle, it's a combination of things that help the cause! I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel just trying to achieve very realistic elk tones with minimum effort from the caller himself. I feel through all the testing I've done this is without a doubt my best work!

  Heck, we as well as all the hunters that have used the Chuckler over the years have called in hundreds of bulls if not thousands. This new bugle will top the rest of the ones we've produced in the past. So it's not just the corrugation molded in, it's the thick walls, the mouth opening, the tone dampeners placement, length of bugle, etc. It's all of it put together that makes the difference! Will it be a great sounding elk bugle? You bet it will. The caller still has to do his part & his mouth reed used is also an important factor to get the most out of not just this bugle but any bugle! Thanks!

  Todd, I agree that the corrugation alone is not the most important, but as I mentioned above it's the combination of things done to the this bugle that makes it pretty sweet, the corrugation simulates a real bulls throat/esophagus, you can't go wrong with that,  you will see!

  If someone is looking for a bugle that sounds different & believable to the elk this is one to consider, it's not like anything out there. If you want to sound different than your buddy give this one a shot. My older bugles call elk just fine, this one has a leg up on it! You can bet that I didn't spend thousands of dollars on this unit to have it professionally done without doing my homework! (grin) Thanks guys!

  ElkNut1

[Elknut1]

Jason, just noticed your question on the depth of corrugation. They're 1/8" wide & 1/8" in depth & 5/8" from center to center. Not too close & not too far apart. Thanks!

  ElkNut1

[bowtechian]

You put it up on YouTube?

[Elknut1]

The Bugle is not made yet, it's in the injection mold phase, it should be available by Feb. sometime. When it comes out I will put up a demo of the Bugle, thanks!

  p.s. I may even use someone here to do it! (grin)

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[Reidus]

Looks good enough that I just have to try one out. I got one on pre order

[The scout]

I think I may be ready to change bugles this year, very interested in this one. probably get it to add too my bugle collection

[LeviD1]

So currently I use a primos terminator bugle. I've been looking to up my bugling game with something else. The primos have the reeds on the bugle. With this one do you use a mouth reed? Seems like all the good buglers I see use this style of bugle. Can anyone tell me how I would use one like this such as what reeds I would need if I were to purchase this bugle. Thank you

[Crunchy]

Primos makes some good reeds.  You have to find one that fits your palette/mouth best.  Little practice and you are good to go.

[LeviD1]

Is it just any reed? I have a cow elk reed. Are there specific bull reeds? And any suggestions on good sounding ones? Maybe ill ask for some reeds for xmas then buy this when it comes out.

[bowtechian]

Bugling bull calls

[Elknut1]

Guys, yes this will be a very solid bugle with great elk tone! I seriously doubt any will be disappointed in the construction, look & sound quality. I put a lot of work & time (years) into this bugle. It will do OK. (grin)

  LeviD1-- The Primos Terminator has the blue snap on reed, it can be removed & the use of mouth reeds can then be used! Our New Chuckler Bugle is for mouth reeds use, it does not have an external built on or snap on reed at this time, but we have one in the works that will fit into the mouth opening of this new Chuckler Bugle, this way it's one bugle able to function in two capacities. It's intended use is with mouth reeds, any mouth reed will suffice that works for you. The Bugle is merely a magnifying chamber.

  Yes, reeds that are used for cow calling can also double for use with bull sounds. The reed of choice can be the difference in sounding like a small bull or big bull as long as you have good control over your mouth reed. The tighter the latex tension or multiple layers can offer a variety of sounds, with practice you'll find which ones will work best for individual cow or bull sounds.

  Bugling Bull reeds are very good, for a newer caller I would suggest the Mellow Yellow Reed, it's very user friendly & we have them here at elknut.com in our store. One of the best sellers for a very nice All Purpose Reed is the Raging Bull Reed, it too is very user friendly. In the store you can also find instruction on mouth reed use such as in the Mastering The Mouth Reed DVD, it could help out those newer callers as well as hunting sites like this, there are many good callers here.

  If the Primos brand is desired then go with the White-- Ivory Plate, it too is a single reed & has very good tone.

  Also Jason Phelps carries calls here that are very good, he may be able to steer you in a wise direction as a newer caller.

  ElkNut1

[LeviD1]

Thank you for all the info. Jason told me a lot of good info earlier today and ordered some from him that he recommended. He was very helpful. Cant wait to start practicing with a reed!

[bowtechian]

Couldn't hold out no more ordered mine

[dreamingbig]

Is there a working prototype yet!


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[Elknut1]

Thanks guys!

  The only prototype that I have is the one I put together, I do not have an actual New one here yet, I'm told I will have one in my hands within two weeks! I will try it out, inspect it & make any final changes then before the bulk of them are made. I'm as excited as many are here to get my hands on this bad boy! (grin) It's been 15 years in the coming! (grin) It only takes a dream & lots of money, the money is the hard part! (grin) I think you guys will like it!

  As soon as it shows I will show a test run with it here! Thanks!

  ElkNut1