I have always enjoyed rattling in big mature whitetails but have found that nothing replaces the sound of a real set of antlers. However, it's not like you can go to the store and buy a set of real antlers so I have tried many other things. Synthetic antlers, rattle bags, etc. Never had any great results and I was really skeptical of this contraction, but loved how easy it was to carry, inexpensive, so I figured I'd give it a shot. In mid january, during youth season, I rattled up 5 different bucks in just a matter of minutes. 3 of which were 4 1/2 years or older in age. One was a 6 yr old monster 9 point that we couldn't get a shot on. This product works. Closest thing to realistic sound, yet. Knight and Hale "knocked this one out of the park!" Since they're easy to carry, I'd much rather take these than a real set of antlers any day.
The on-line and magazine images don't make it seem as big as it is, and "25% larger" didn't seem that bad to me. This measures over 6 1/2" in diameter. I'll keep this one to use on the ground and buy the original to use in tree stands.
I used this call this past season i got one of the first ones out in a prize. Unbeliveble, unlike the original this one is around 2 inches larges but makes up for it with a greatly large sound for heavy rain and wind. I would recommend it with the primos buck roar or up roar. For the killer package. Approved By me.