I have had four bucks (dead)in two years walk right up to the buck bomb (estrus)like they were on a string. I have always used James valley with good success as well. When a deer has his nose on your buck bomb when you shoot it's gotta be working.
I do wonder if it's widespreaduse is gonna make it less productive. I figure EVERY deer in the country has smelled Tink's a few times.
I hunt area's where the only agriculture is the grass on peoples lawns. My deer do not follow the same trails with any/much predictability andscent used properly can really work.
I also really believe that scents are more apt to bring in young deer rather than older more worldly bucks..
I never thought about using the bomb in small doses.. I just toss it like a grenade. I will have to try it.