Last season I made a pile of snares from 3/32 for coyote/wolf. I noticed some snare cable was much better then otherwise. By better I mean the snare stayed in more of a circle shape and when you touch it, it zips right down on itself. Compared to other snare wire that hung in a oval/egg shape and needed more pressure to get the cam lock to come down.
Keep in mind I preloaded all my snares.
What makes the better snare wire? Is it the number of strands in the cable? The lay out of the stands?
you probably had 7x7 cable I think it is. Not sure if that is right or not but I don't like it as it is flimsy and makes more of a tear drop shape. I use 1x19 and it keeps a good loop.
I simply prefer the 5/64 1/19 cable, for coyote, because I find it easier to work with as it loads well, fires fast and holds a great large round loop better than 7X7. It is also more chew resistant than 7X7 cable, although this is of little concern when using a good lock with kill spring and proper setting for the site conditions.
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