as often as it needs it...depends how much its called on and what it touches..if my gloves or vest rub on it alot ill sand it...if bare fingers touch it, it needs sanded...if it gets rained on itll need sanded...real slate calls seem to need sanded the most...maybe because its kinda soft or something i dont know..seems just sitting in my vest pocket will mess up the surface sometimes...no big deal i wouldnt leave home without sandpaper, emry cloth and a piece of scotch bright pad..
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I sand down the slate as soon as I step out of my truck when I go hunting. I like to make sure it is as "fresh" as possible before I start hunting. One thing to make sure...don't forget to sand the stick as well.
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Remington Model 11-87 Premier 12 Gauge
Remington Model 870 SPS-T Camo Thumbhole 12 Gauge
Ruger M77 Mark II .270 w/ Nikon 3-9x40 Buckmasters
Im constantly sanding on my slates. That makes for a better purr and cluck. In 2 hours of turkey hunting in a blind I will sand at least 4 times...
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Bow Oneida Eagle Tomcat
Easton Arrows
And the most reliable release Fingers
Gun Mossberg 500 & T/C Hawken
Fire and Iced custom calls Field pro staff
I'm with the others, pretty much sand as it is needed. I also burn the ends of my strikers, which makes them sound very nice as well. I find with the burned striker, I don't need be quite as anal about sanding.
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2007 Bowtech Commander 70# @32"
Spot-Hogg Hunter Hogg-It 5 Pin
Limb Driver
Easton Full Metal Jacket Camo 300
Grim Reaper Razorcut
Grizz Trick 125
Summit Goliath SS
I agree 2MUCH. To me the thread sounded like sandpaper on slate calls which I've always been led to believe is a no no.
I have a K & H Ole' Yeller which I use sandpaper on, it's not a true slate material. My Cody I use the Scotch Brite pad.
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