A turn of the screw, light sanding or a few rubs of chalk can put you back in the driver s seat. Lightly sand along the whole length of the curve. Use medium or rough sandpaper, sanding across the grain. With a screwdriver adjust the box s lid screw so that the handle end is slightly downward. Test the call for sound until satisfied.
Pitch is an important factor to consider when tuning.
Listen to a recording of wild turkeys to get it right. Wild turkey sounds are available on Spittin Feathers, a CD sold through the NWTF, that provides a wealth of real wild turkey sounds. It s one of the most perplexing situations in turkey hunting. You re in a hot spot, you can feel it. Return to the same place maybe just a day or two later and nothing.