AllOutdoor Review – HS Strut Double Deuce Box Call for Turkey Hunting

I have to admit – it’s been years since I invested in a new turkey call. Growing up in southeast Louisiana, I learned the power of a good call during that unforgettable morning when I single-handedly worked two gobblers in from a powerline clearing. It took over an hour, and those birds seemed like they were a mile away, but that cheap slate call I was using somehow piqued their curiosity enough to bring them within shooting range. Since then, I’ve gotten comfortable with my standard trio of calls. So, when I had the chance to try out the Double Deuce box call by HS Strut while scouting this season, I jumped at the opportunity to put it through its paces.

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Specifications – HS Strut Double Deuce Box Call

Box Material: Poplar with black walnut paddle
Design: Unique double-sided, double-cavity construction (one shortened and one longer cavity)
Sounds: Produces high-pitched hen talk, far-reaching clucks, cutts, purrs, young gobbler yelps
Best Use: Excellent for close-in calling when you need to seal the deal

Crafted with a poplar box and walnut lid, this call features a unique double trough design that effectively mimics the sound of two different hens. It’s an excellent choice for close-in calling, making it perfect for sealing the deal and bringing your game within range.

Field Use – Testing the Double Deuce Box Call

My testing ground was the Pearl River area in Southeast, LA. It was a foggy morning. I’d been out scouting for the upcoming season, hoping to pattern some birds before opening day.

Holding the Double Deuce in my left hand with the walnut paddle inside my right thumb and pointer finger, I started with soft yelps on the higher-pitched side. The sound carried well through the morning air with good clarity. Within minutes, I got a shock gobble from across a small slough, maybe 175 yards away.

I switched to the raspier, deeper-toned side and tried a series of slow yelps. The tom fired back immediately, closer this time. The double-sided feature proved useful, letting me shift tones without reaching for another call.

About 15 minutes later, the tom moved closer to where I was set up against a barbed wire fence. I tested the call’s range with quick cuts and clucks on the high side. When the bird went silent, I flipped to the raspy side and purred softly. Within minutes, a mature tom appeared, working along the edge of the slough.

Since this was just a scouting trip, I watched him approach to about 40 yards before he spotted me and putted off. But it proved the point – the Double Deuce could both locate birds and bring them in with decent hen talk.

Performance

The Double Deuce handles both locating distant birds and close-in calling. The high-pitched side works well for carrying distance, while the raspier side handles those softer purrs and clucks.

While it took a little time, switching between the two sides became fairly natural. The walnut-on-poplar construction creates good hen vocalizations.

Pros

Dual-sided design is convenient
Good volume for locating birds
Decent tone that worked on a Pearl River gobbler
Solid construction for the price
Good value at around $25

Cons

Needs protection from heavy rain
Takes some practice to use effectively

Final Thoughts

The Double Deuce has earned a spot in my turkey vest. While it won’t replace a quality slate or mouth call in every situation, its versatility makes it worth carrying. For 25 bucks, you’re getting two sounds in one package. Is it the best call on the market? No. But for hunters on a budget who need a reliable box call for their next hunt, the HS Strut Double Deuce delivers solid performance. Just keep it dry, and it should last several seasons.

As always, let us know all of your thoughts about the new Double Deuce box call from Hunters Specialties/HS Strut and any other thoughts you might have about Hunters Specialties/HS Strut in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.

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Keith Lusher

Keith Lusher is an award-winning outdoor journalist who resides in Covington, Louisiana. He owns and operates NorthshoreFishingReport.com and writes a weekly outdoor column for the Slidell Independent Newspaper. He also writes for the St.Tammany Parish Tourism Commission's VisitTheNorthshore.com. He is the former host of The Northshore Fishing Report Radio Show and is on the board of the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association. Keith contributes to numerous publications both online and in print and prides himself on promoting South Louisiana’s unique fishery. To contact Keith email: keithlusherjr@gmail.com