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    Capstan Winch - Are they as good as they say for retrieving game?

    Sounds like they have similar specifications. The speedwinch says it has a 1600LB capacity. Should easily be able to drag the largest game animal since you are dragging them and not lifting them.
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    Capstan Winch - Are they as good as they say for retrieving game?

    I saw this one at http://www.speedwinch.com It mounts right to you receiver hitch. They recommend using 3/16" amsteel blue rope (super light weight, low stretch and really strong). They have an interesting discussion about the different kinds of capstan winches (i.e. gas, electric, hydraulic...
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    Capstan Winch - Are they as good as they say for retrieving game?

    Has anyone ever used one of those capstan rope winches for retrieving an elk or moose? I have heard they are really great for pulling in game up steep hills and over long distances. Would really open up hunting to areas I have been afraid to hunt because it was to difficult to retrieve.
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