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cecollins0811 Reg. Aug 2013	Posted 2015-01-16 4:45 PM Subject: Best Chain Gag Bit?
Expert Posts: 1631 Location: Somewhere around here	I'm trying to decide which chain gag bit I should buy. I want more bang for my buck but I also want a good product, not something unbalanced or bad quality. So far I've narrowed it down to.... http://www.nrsworld.com/professionals-choice/professionals-choice-d... http://www.nrsworld.com/reinsman/reinsman-sharon-camarillo-large-si... http://www.nrsworld.com/reinsman/reinsman-twisted-max-gag-sweet-iro... http://www.nrsworld.com/classic/classic-equine-long-shank-gag-with-... http://www.nrsworld.com/dutton-bits/dutton-7in-gag-chain-bit-3409 Sorry for so many options! At home we do slow work and practice in a regular chain roper bit, no gag. When running him at at show I'm a little harder handed so I think some gag would be good but he doesn't work too well with a lot of gag (like a Goosetree). I'm also thinking about just buying a custom bit from Shallow Creek, L&W Bits, or Carolina Bits.
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Fun2Run Reg. Jul 2005	Posted 2015-01-16 6:13 PM Subject: RE: Best Chain Gag Bit?
A Barrel Of Monkeys Posts: 12972 Location: Texas	I'd probably pick the first one. But you left out one of my favs - a Rosie gag. Reinsman makes it.
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mbellos11 Reg. Aug 2010	Posted 2015-01-16 6:30 PM Subject: RE: Best Chain Gag Bit?
Location: Midwest	First or fourth I have to agree with above. Rosie gag!!!!!!! One of my favorites
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cheryl makofka Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2015-01-16 6:46 PM Subject: RE: Best Chain Gag Bit?
The Advice Guru Posts: 6419	Depends on what you want to accomplish. Most that you selected have gag action. Some of the bits you selected do not have the 1:1 ratio for the purchase and shank The first Camarillo bit the shanks are swept back more then the purchase allowing for faster contact and release.
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snazzy Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2015-01-18 5:19 AM Subject: RE: Best Chain Gag Bit?
Last Comedian Standing Posts: 10919 Location: South Texas	Ed Wright
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imturnin3 Reg. Apr 2010	Posted 2015-01-18 9:03 AM Subject: RE: Best Chain Gag Bit?
Extreme Veteran Posts: 477 Location: Lost in the swamps	I run my gelding in a Rosie gag! Love it! He is very sensitive and will over correct if I handle him even just a tad too much. This bit gives me some forgiveness. and it's the only thing I have found he is more relaxed in. Other bits he chews on. This one he packs really well and barely moves his mouth when riding. But to pick from your list of bits I would try the profchoice derby. I would personally go with less shank. Or equal shank/purchase. (Like the ed weight or the derby)Something to consider, if you need something more forgiving I wouldn't go with a longer shank (you get more whoa and lift and quick reaction which will not give you forgiveness in your hands in my opinion. Edited by imturnin3 2015-01-18 9:31 AM
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Jenbabe Reg. Jul 2006	Posted 2015-01-18 9:28 AM Subject: RE: Best Chain Gag Bit?
Coyote Country Queen Posts: 5666	I really like Dutton bits. For some reason I can't open the link, but I think that the Dutton you listed is the bit I ride my mare in. W have several bits from Dutton and they are all excellent quality.
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Liz Reg. Nov 2003	Posted 2015-01-18 1:42 PM Subject: RE: Best Chain Gag Bit?
Extreme Veteran Posts: 591 Location: here	I like the rookie bit
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