Post by: Blacktail Sniper on November 21, 2017, 10:01:40 AM
Considering wading into the Black Friday mess at Cabela's and using one of my Savage rebate cards for one of these.
Post by: AWS on November 21, 2017, 02:29:45 PM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on November 22, 2017, 11:07:55 AM
I know Foxpro has a pretty solid reputation as a good product, but I have read things like mid-level unit, lower end, etc., and just wondering where this one falls into?
And other things like, are there any specific issues known to be associated with the Patriot to be aware of, for example, remote problems, function issues, range issues, etc.
Was hoping someone had more insight along those lines before I attempted to wade into the Black Friday crowds...
Post by: AWS on November 22, 2017, 12:54:25 PM
From FP's description it sounds like the real deal.
https://www.gofoxpro.com/site/products/digital-calls/patriot
Post by: JakeLand on November 22, 2017, 04:33:12 PM
Post by: AWS on November 22, 2017, 05:52:01 PM
Post by: Jerry malbeck on November 23, 2017, 08:12:29 PM
Post by: JakeLand on November 24, 2017, 07:35:32 AM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on November 24, 2017, 08:48:59 AM
Was it taking so long because of the number of people? I was the only one in line and they had open registers with no one waiting the whole time I was there.
It wasn't really any busier than any other day, but the cashier said it was crazy when they first opened.
Honestly, I didn't see all that many great deals there. There were some good ones, but not nearly what I expected.
But to be fair, this was my first Black Friday shopping event, so I may have had higher expectations than I should have.
Post by: JakeLand on November 24, 2017, 09:14:14 AM
So $500 and a couple hours later :dunno:
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on November 24, 2017, 10:03:39 AM
I was playing with mine a little bit ago and I let loose with a Lone Coyote locator and my bride calls down from the upstairs office, "I hope that is you!?"
So, of course I had to follow right behind with Jack Rabbit distress, to which I heard, "Well..that sounds distrubing!!"
I like it, think it will work out fine for what I want, good luck, hope you enjoy yours as well!
Post by: JakeLand on November 24, 2017, 10:24:37 AM
Good luck
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on November 24, 2017, 10:29:54 AM
I still have a little work to get my Rem 788 ready to go, got the last part in last week, just haven't been able to finish it so I can get it sighted and get going.
Post by: AWS on November 24, 2017, 11:12:04 AM
Good hunting
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on November 24, 2017, 01:33:38 PM
Good luck, looking forward to a report of extraordinary success!!
I still have a little work to get my Rem 788 ready to go, got the last part in last week, just haven't been able to finish it so I can get it sighted and get going.
SOOOOO........
After having typed that and then sitting here looking at what I had just typed for a minute, I decided now was as good a time as any... :rolleyes:
Now just have to boresight then finish it off on paper and I think I will be ready!!!
Post by: JakeLand on November 24, 2017, 01:36:00 PM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on November 24, 2017, 01:45:06 PM
Nice !!!
Thanks!
I had previously had it all ready to go, or so I thought... :bash:
Went to fire a few rounds after boresighting and it would not eject the empties. Didn't matter how fast I tried working the bolt. A little research and I found out that is a common issue with 788's, the ejector throws them at a pretty high angle and causes the shell to get knocked back in by hitting the scope.
Found two "cures" in my research:
1) Rotate the scope a quarter trun to the left... could not get that to look right no matter how hard I tried!! Yeah, I'm one of those! :chuckle:
2) Use tall rings. Got a pair of them installed and now had proper ejection, but then not a comfortable cheek weld...hence the adjustible riser.
I guess the biggest cause of my putting it off was the drilling of the stock, kinda hard to come back from that if ya screw it up!!
But, there it is...
Post by: sjhgraysage on December 08, 2017, 11:18:30 AM
I have one in .223 Remington, killed a few coyotes with it over the years. time for a few more I think.
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on December 08, 2017, 11:39:19 PM
Post by: GurrCentral on December 10, 2017, 07:10:28 PM
Post by: bskredsvig on December 15, 2017, 10:22:15 PM
I'm likely going to buy myself the rebel tomorrow for my bday, unless someone can lead me a different direction. Just getting into predator hunting so $120 is a lot easier to swallow than $200+.
Post by: coop2424 on January 03, 2018, 01:49:52 PM
Post by: Thermal Predator Control on January 03, 2018, 03:38:44 PM
Post by: KFhunter on January 03, 2018, 05:34:05 PM
I've upgraded my decoy, I was using a jack in the box but I want a more frantic decoy so I'll be using Icotec PD200. I like the MOJO spinners but I think their critter 2 went downhill.
http://icotec.com/pd200-decoy/
Hopefully I picked out a good one, I'll bungie it up in a tree with the call, or spike it in a rotten stump most likely.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1kx903v4u8f28p49eanuo14v.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F10%2FPD200-with-Toppers.jpg&hash=2988719414715617eab61bf7fb849833deca70b0)
Decoy Features:
Works with ICOtec GC320, GC350 and GC500 remote controls
Works with other major brand calls with AUX port for decoy
Unit also runs on auto mode, no call connectivity required
2 quick change prey toppers
LED light for topper illumination
Speed dial control
Quiet motor, no gear noise
Intermittent motion
Connection cable included (3.5mm)
Aluminum stake included (8″ threaded)
Decoy requires 4 AA batteries (1.5 volt), not included
One year factory warranty
Post by: KFhunter on January 07, 2018, 02:44:38 PM
I can confirm that it does work with with the AUX port on the foxpro.
I like that I can adjust the spin speed of the decoy topper
there is a slight motor noise, but the flapping of the decoy topper drowns it out I think, it's slight. It's pretty quiet really, just as quiet as my jack in the box. I like the flapping noise of the decoy, in fact I think I want to add a plastic strip to enhance the flapping noise with wood pecker sounds when I hang it in a tree....ya ;)
coulple things I noticed, you'll need a good fingernail or knife to get the flex spring rod out of the decoy motor once you have the plastic bushing/clip in place.
You can't just yank out the flex spring without removing that bushing, it somehow locks it in place even though the flex spring is magnetic mount, I dunno it won't come out and I didn't want to yank it any harder. Not a big deal I don't chew my finger nails :chuckle:
below is a picture of the clip thingie you need to pry off before you remove the decoy rod from the motor part