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<P><SPAN> NEWSLETTER FIRST QUARTER 2010</P>
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<P>As 2010 has come in fast and furious we at Cap-Chur would like to thank you for joining us to read our newsletter.<SPAN> Daily we speak with farmers, ranchers , law officials, biologists, veterinarians and the list goes on that share their stories, mishaps and at times their ‘issues’.<SPAN> We appreciate each and every phone call and email be it good, bad or ugly.<SPAN> The good we rejoice in, the bad we hold our breath until we reach a solution and the uglies well, we learn from them, make changes and carry on. <SPAN> Cap-Chur is a company that you will be able to speak with a real person.<SPAN> When you phone those helping you with your questions or troubleshooting<SPAN> not only make the equipment, they have also used it personally under real circumstances.</P>
<P>* Note we are Eastern Time so we close earlier than some of our western customers but we are here bright and early each morning.</P>
<P>New Product…….We now have <B>Disposable Syringes</B>. The new AERO syringe is wonderful for those of you who use Cap-Chur equipment occasionally or do not wish to use the re-usable syringes. These one time use syringes do not require a charge inside the syringe barrel and come fully assembled ready for you to add your medication and shoot! </P>
<P>In each newsletter we are going to cover topics that are consistent in our conversations with customers in hopes that you will gain some pointers to assist you in using your equipment more successfully.<SPAN> If we do not cover a topic quickly enough or thoroughly enough, email or phone us and we will expound on our answers in order to help you specifically.</P>
<P><B>TOPIC OF THE DAY: Customer calls in and says</B>: I need a longer, sharper or a larger diameter needle because my needles are not sticking in the animal (or) my projector is not strong enough to make a syringe stick into my animals because their hide is too tough and the syringe bounces off.<B></B></P>
<P>Let me give you this scenario and see if it sounds familiar. You load your syringe in the projector get set for the shot and as soon as the syringe hits the animal it bounces off so you move closer and try the same power setting this time same results. Your thinking is that this projector on this power setting is not strong enough so you try again this time using a higher power setting same results. Same scenario for those using the Power Loads for the .22 blank projector. Many try using a stronger load thinking they need more range or power when in fact it only worsens the problem.</P>
<P><B>Solution:</B> The projector may look, smell and feel like a gun but they were not designed to shoot like a gun. A longer needle will not solve the problem and in most cases it only makes the problem worse, nor will a different projector solve the problem. Power is not the issue; in most cases the problem is too much power or being too close to the target animal.<SPAN> What is actually happening 98 % of the time is called a ‘hard hit’ or ‘bounce out’.<SPAN> Hard hits/bounce outs can happen to everyone even experienced shooters.<SPAN> When shooting chemical capture, tranquilizer projectors you must think in terms of archery trajectory.<SPAN> Fact being, in reality these projectors can fire a syringe 90 to 170 FPS in the CO2 projectors and 90 to 300 FPS in the cartridge fired projectors.<SPAN> Much closer to archery equipment (recurve bow) than modern firearms or for that matter today’s hi-tech archery equipment which is capable of shooting in the 250 to 360 FPS.<SPAN> *FPS-Feet per Second</P>
<P>*Let’s begin with the syringes. Syringes are self contained meaning they are capable of emptying themselves upon impact with the target either by means of an internal charge or by air pressure. No matter how hard you hit impact alone will <B>NEVER</B> deliver or cause the syringe to empty.</P>
<P>Factors to consider:</P>
<P>Syringe size: A smaller syringe travels faster than larger syringes, simply due to weight.</P>
<P>Type of Tail Piece: Solid tail pieces do not produce drag which help to slow the syringe down. Worn or damaged tail pieces can affect the flight of a syringe making them fly faster or erratically.</P>
<P>Terrain / Wind: Wind can cause syringes to drift. In windy conditions shooting close to or around buildings or natural structures will cause syringes to drift or rise. Shooting at steep downward or upward angles will cause the syringe to drop or rise in flight.</P>
<P>Temperature: Temperature is more an issue with CO2 projectors than the cartridge fired (.22 Blank) projectors. We receive calls from customers who during the warmer temperatures of summer were able to shoot at a certain distance and come winter or cooler temperature they suddenly find themselves no longer achieving the same distance. CO2 is affected by ambient temperature the colder the temperature the less gas the projector is able to make which affects the power and number of shots per CO2. In warmer temperatures (80 degrees and above) the reverse happens more power and more shots per CO2. How you store CO2 gaspaks and projectors has a direct effect on their usefulness and effectiveness. Always keep in mind that temperature can affect the performance of your CO2 projector. Good rule of thumb keep your CO2 and a projector loaded with CO2 inside at room temperature. Never leave the CO2 projector in a vehicle when the temperatures are cold as the CO2 will become very sluggish and never leave the projector in a vehicle or room that is extremely hot as the CO2 will build tremendous power and could cause more damage than good to an animal.</P>
<P>Type of Animal: Older cattle or other large animals are much easier to shoot than younger / small animals. The larger the animal the larger your target area allowing for greater margin of error in your distance or power setting. Smaller / younger animals don’t have the muscle mass or the toughness in skin or hide as older larger animals.<SPAN> Animals acclimated to colder climates have thicker hides than those of same species in warmer climates.<SPAN> Thorny or brushy terrain affects the toughness of an animal’s hide so the region of an animal should always be taken into account.<SPAN> Just as the region must be considered, the different breed of an animal should also be taken in consideration. Some breeds of cattle have loose skin just as a certain breed of dog may have thick coats of hair. Also, when choosing the target area on an animal, remember that different areas of an animal’s body will have different thicknesses of skin.</P>
<P>Shooting Skills:<SPAN> If you are unfamiliar with firearms or have limited shooting skills you will probably have trouble getting accustomed to shooting chemical capture / tranquilizer projectors. However, on a positive note for those who don’t have a pre-conceived notion and have never or seldom shot it is much easier to learn the correct way to fire the projectors. With CORRECT practice this can be overcome if you are willing to work at it. Practice either way is most important. Having the correct equipment is also very important by taking into account the type of animal or the setting you are working or it will be a constant struggle and you will never achieve the full satisfaction of your equipment.</P>
<P>Distance: Distance among our customers is a common problem. There is quite a difference in 30 feet and 30 yards. Test yourself by judging distances around your home or farm. </P>
<P>Watching the syringe:<SPAN> Often during training we see students fire the projector and immediately drop their arm trying to watch the flight of a syringe. If you are consistently shooting low this could be your problem.</P>
<P>As stated before these projectors do not have the trajectory of a modern firearm for a reason and there is a learning curve to become proficient in their use. A good rule of thumb is,<SPAN> if you are hitting right where you are aiming provided you haven’t adjusted your sights to allow for some drop you are going to get a “hard hit’ or ‘bounce out’! Let me give you an example that seems to help some people understand ‘hard hits’ or ‘bounce outs’. If you were to stand on the side of a trampoline and step off the side onto the mat the springs give as they absorb or adjust to the added weight, but you don’t bounce. A hard hit would be like you standing 5 feet above the mat and stepping off however,<SPAN> this time as the springs absorb and adjust you bounce up in the air. Basically, this is the same action as the hide or skin adjusting to the impact of a ‘hard hit’ which in turn causes a ‘bounce out’. When the syringe hits your target several things happen very quickly; the charge fires or with an air pressure syringe the needle sleeve is moved down the needle. In either case immediately upon impact the medication is being injected, couple this with a “hard hit” and you have a “bounce out”.</P>
<P>Some folks try to overcome poor shooting skills by using “barbed needles” which don’t bounce out quite as easily as other types of needles, but this is not a solution, it’s just a band aid. Have respect for the animals entrusted to your care, take the time to practice using the equipment correctly BEFORE you begin shooting at your animals. If you are not quite sure give us a ring. Our goal here at Cap-Chur is for you to have satisfaction in your equipment.</P>
<P>Repairs: Palmer Cap-Chur does perform on site repairs of our projectors. Please phone BEFORE you attempt to take your projector apart. We can remove syringes, replace broken and missing parts and even return the parts that are stuck inside your projector barrels such as tire tools and golf club shafts. (Yes, this has been a request for the return of these parts).<SPAN> For those of you who have older projectors we have repair centers that can repair your projectors for you also. Please phone the shop with your serial number and we will gladly give you the proper location to send your projector.</P>
<P><B>A big thank you to those of you who have long awaited the arrival of the Extra Long Range Projector</B>.<SPAN> Many of you are on the ever growing waiting list for the Extra Long Range Projector, our .22 blank fired projector.<SPAN> We are anxiously awaiting the word from Remington to give us the green light that we will be receiving our barrels for this projector soon. So, keeping our fingers crossed we hope to be contacting you soon.</P>
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<P>As many of you have been hit hard by the economy all of us at Cap-Chur wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your business.<SPAN> As you may hear in the background the young ‘voices’ when you phone we too are a family business and understand that these are trying times. However, coming from farming and ranching backgrounds we also know that we carry on expecting no hand outs and helping our neighbors when and where help is needed for this we are very proud. So, please phone when you need assistance or have a question as there are none too trivial. Until next time…..</P>
<P>God Bless,</P>
<P>The Cap-Chur Crew</P></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>
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