i have tried a couple in the past but nothing sounds better then the HS STRUT ... it has a crisp sound and works great. i would recomend trying it at least once to everyone. i dont think it effects bucks either, 2 years ago i tried it and had a buck come in right under my stand. i dont know if it was because of the call or not. but it was only 2 minutes or so after i blew the call.