Mastering the Black Magic: Hs Strut Witchcraft Turkey Call Review

HS Strut Witchcraft in Black is a popular diaphragm turkey call made by Hunter's Specialties. This call is known for its effectiveness in attracting turkeys, and many hunters consider it to be a secret weapon in their turkey hunting arsenal. The name "Witchcraft in Black" refers to the unique black color of the call, which is designed to provide optimal air flow and produce realistic turkey sounds. The main idea behind the Witchcraft in Black call is its ability to mimic the sounds of a hen turkey, which can be highly effective in luring in male turkeys during the mating season. The call is made from high-quality materials and is designed to be easy to use, even for beginners. Many hunters have reported great success using the Witchcraft in Black call, with some claiming that it has helped them bag more turkeys than any other call they have used.

Many hunters have reported great success using the Witchcraft in Black call, with some claiming that it has helped them bag more turkeys than any other call they have used. The call's realistic sounds and durable construction make it a popular choice among turkey hunters. In conclusion, the HS Strut Witchcraft in Black is a widely respected diaphragm turkey call that is known for its effectiveness in attracting turkeys.

Ownership Verified: My sub-compact ecobox rental-replacement on a budget - 94 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham

One interesting thing about the LT1 in the Cadillac is that the 'engine cover' isn't just a plastic panel to cover the engine and make it look neater. No, GM actually engineered it so that the cover is a great big Hemholtz resonator that cancels out nearly all intake howl. The intake is damn near silent even at WOT as a result. Here's what it looks like with the "shield" or "home base" as it's called removed from the top of the engine - note the big air passage to the air intake tract just ahead of and over the throttle body mounted on front of the tunnel ram.

No, it's not an air filter housing, there's only the one opening to the inside. It's literally just a silencing resonator that is pulling double duty as an engine cover.

We had this apart today to see if we could find an evident fuel leak; occasionally we were getting fuel smells coming from the air conditioning system occasionally. There were no external leaks but there was an apparent internal leak in this fuel pressure regulator - while it wasn't leaking liquid fuel when inspected, the vacuum hose smelled faintly of fuel and the vacuum fitting nipple had some residue on it that also smelled faintly of fuel.

Apparently a small amount of fuel occasionally gets past the FPR vacuum diaphragm and thereby gets into the vacuum operated air conditioning system when the vacuum level drops upon acceleration. This is a commonly reported problem with all the LT1 cars, not just the D-bodies, so a new Delphi (OEM) FPR has been ordered for a princely sum.

Spectre

The Deported

Joined Feb 1, 2007 Messages 36,832 Location Dallas, Texas Car(s) 00 4Runner | 02 919 | 87 XJ6 | 86 CB700SC

As requested, here's the Cadillac measured up against some commonly seen 'large' European cars. First, a recent long wheelbase S-class:

Next, against a BMW E60:

So, the Cadillac is larger but it's not really out of scale with more recent cars. The space is very nice, though - you can use it to haul around the entire, unfolded headliner board for an American truck in the back.

And this isn't even the limo version, it just has that much space in the back. So, how do the German makers manage to make such large saloon cars with so little cabin space?

BlaRo

Little Nudger

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puffalump? inquire here!

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Gosh, I love this thing.

(If I give Thomas money, can he score me a Trabant in .de?!)

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One interesting thing about the LT1 in the Cadillac is that the 'engine cover' isn't just a plastic panel to cover the engine and make it look neater. No, GM actually engineered it so that the cover is a great big Hemholtz resonator that cancels out nearly all intake howl. The intake is damn near silent even at WOT as a result. Here's what it looks like with the "shield" or "home base" as it's called removed from the top of the engine - note the big air passage to the air intake tract just ahead of and over the throttle body mounted on front of the tunnel ram.

No, it's not an air filter housing, there's only the one opening to the inside. It's literally just a silencing resonator that is pulling double duty as an engine cover.

Isn't that other chamber also part of the intake silencing system?

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thomas

Grouchy Beemer Owner

Joined Feb 17, 2007 Messages 6,197 Location Freiburg - DE, or Texas when possible Car(s) E39 M5, '94 Cadillac Fleetwood, '21 Focus Wagon

Yes, yes it is. Both chambers together are there to silence the intake noise, and while they are doing that, they also disturb the airflow . One of the reasons why cold-air-intakes appear to be a very popular mod on those. But I am not happy with those since most of them just replace the original airfilter-box with a free floating kone-filter that then sits in the engine bay roughly where the old filter used to be. The original filter housing though appears to be places somewhat strategically and to have some perforation towards the front of the vehicle in order get cold air into it. So the best solution would maybe be a combination of original filter with the piping from some CAI-kit. But then again, this shit costs actual money while not doing all that much really, so I don't think that is going to happen anytime soon. People have done some redneck-solutions like deleting the "home plate" and just putting anything that is 3" in diameter into the top hole to seal it. I've seen stuff ranging from actual pipe plugs to hockey pucks (see youtube). Same goes for the "first base" part, which can be replaced by some homemade piping put together.

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I can see changing the piping would clean the air flow, but those kits are expensive for what that are. 4 inch stainless exhaust pipe and some large diameter silicone hose should be cheaper, and still look decent.

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"I don't care who does the electing, so long as I get to do the nominating" -Boss Tweed

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thomas

Grouchy Beemer Owner

Joined Feb 17, 2007 Messages 6,197 Location Freiburg - DE, or Texas when possible Car(s) E39 M5, '94 Cadillac Fleetwood, '21 Focus Wagon

It is slightly complicated by the shape of the intake on the engine, which is oval and a bit wider. So you'd need some good stretching still fitting silicone hose for at least that part that will stay connected by the OEM hose clamp. I have totally not looked into that stuff or ever worked with it, so this might be totally not an issue and can be found for $5 on every corner, or it might make it rather complicated. But I really just don't know. What I know is that there are custom "elbows" eliminating the home plate hole and replacing - true to the oval shape - the 90? bend going into the front of the engine/intake. But those are like $45 on ebay and $80 on Summit/etc for something that is unlikely to do all that much.

I am more tempted to find me some extra change and have someone replace the mufflers with Magnaflows and delete the resonators while maintaining completely stock hidden exhaust piping

Spectre

The Deported

Joined Feb 1, 2007 Messages 36,832 Location Dallas, Texas Car(s) 00 4Runner | 02 919 | 87 XJ6 | 86 CB700SC

So, with 199,658 miles on the clock and after a couple of tool purchases I got some time to install the replacement fuel pressure regulator.

Yes, that is a fender protector/cover. My older Craftsman ones seem to be missing, so I used the "gimme" one I keep as a reserve. The replacement was pretty straightforward and in one respect was easier than expected - this Caddy has the old clip-type quick connect hose connections at the FPR, so the release tools I bought were not needed. Unfortunately, the brand new Craftsman T-30 bit I bought to fit one of the two bolts holding this on was made of failure and shame. Clearly defective, but it's not covered under the new Sears warranty.

Yes, the shitty Chinesium embarrassment to the Craftsman name sheared off at the tip under less than 8 ft lbs of torque. Fortunately I was able to extract the tip from the fastener and continue with an alternate tool. The fuel pressure regulator installation otherwise went well - just two bolts, one retainer clip and one vacuum line - reasonably easy on the D-body, though the firewall lining tends to get in the way. I dimly remember doing this on an LT1 Camaro years ago and hating life at the time. It's the shiny new cylinder in the upper center of the picture here.

Here's the old, now junk one.

While I had the cover/resonator off, I did another inspection and noticed one of the injector pigtails looked to have been chewed on or something.

We've ordered a new one (they're cheap) and I'll be replacing it. None of the other pigtails seemed to be affected, thankfully.

While I'm waiting for RockAuto to deliver that (and the correct rear shocks, they've somehow gotten the shock order wrong twice), I think this is the next minor problem to look into - two of the three lighters in the car don't work though their fuses are intact. Think I found out why - rust and corrosion on the contacts. I'll clean these up and see how that works out - unless they're as cheap as I suspect they still are (these sockets used to be $4 each in the 90s) in which case I'll just get new ones.

Also went to a local headliner fabric, upholstery and vinyl top supply shop to try to match the existing fabric to recover the sunglasses cover.

Unfortunately, the closest color in stock wasn't all that close.

Fortunately, they had a complete assortment of SEM's Color Coat fabric/carpet/plastic/vinyl color change coating there, so I picked up a can while I was there so we can just change the color of the red one we salvaged earlier.

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Its unique design and realistic sounds make it a must-have for any serious turkey hunter..

Reviews for "Empowering the Hunt: Unraveling the Hs Strut Witchcraft in Black"

1. John Smith - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the Hs strut witchcraft in black. First off, the design and build quality were subpar. The material felt cheap and flimsy, and I had to constantly readjust it. Additionally, the sound produced by this call was not natural at all. It sounded more like a screeching animal than a real turkey. Overall, I would not recommend this call for serious hunters.

2. Emily Johnson - 1 star - The Hs strut witchcraft in black is a complete waste of money. I bought it based on the positive reviews I read online, but I regretted my decision as soon as I used it. The call was difficult to use and did not produce realistic turkey sounds. It was also incredibly loud, making it hard to use stealthily in the field. Save your money and invest in a better quality turkey call.

3. Robert Davis - 2 stars - I had high hopes for the Hs strut witchcraft in black, but unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations. The call was not consistent in producing turkey sounds, and it often sounded forced and artificial. Furthermore, the construction of the call felt flimsy, and I worried it would break easily. I would not recommend this call for serious hunters who want reliable and realistic turkey sounds.

4. Sarah Thompson - 2 stars - The Hs strut witchcraft in black was a disappointment. The call felt uncomfortable to hold and use, and the sound quality was poor. It often produced squeaky and unnatural noises instead of the smooth turkey sounds I was hoping for. I would not recommend this call for anyone serious about turkey hunting. There are much better options available on the market.

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