New wire type for snares

I recently helped a friend replace her windshield ( more accurately I watched a professional do it )
I noticed that he was using a tool called cutting wire... the braided wire he used had a tensile strength of 50 lbs. or so I was able to procure a partial box of the wire and it makes pretty good small game snares. Amazon has several versions of it from piano wire styles up to some more expensive types. Check it out it might be of interest for bug out bags...

YMMV

 

That stuff is awesome!, on a side note, Post SHTF, don't forget garage doors. While the cable is a bit thick, it will work quite well on larger critters like bambi.

 

@Garand69
A garrote is a excellent somewhat silent killer. In addition, the piano wire makes a decent saw. Although thinner wire is better than heavier.

 

A roll of music wire would work much better than a garage door cable. I have about a half dozen rolls of various wire sizes, due to building hammered dulcimers.

 

@kellory
@Garand69 use for garage cable was for larger game, as he said Bambi.

What would you use to snare deer? Is dulcimer wire solid or braided?

 

Yes. He would slice his own throat. Solid wire.

This is what is on your garage door. Has a breaking strength of #2000.

1/8" (7x19) Break Strength 2000lb Galvanized Aircraft Cable | Fastenal

 

This 1/16" cable would make much better snares, due to the #480 strength and much harder to see. Lighter weight too.

Cable & Wire Rope | Fastenal

 

Post shift or now, I would recommend leaving these cables alone. They are only @9' long and will not throw a big loop. They are under spring tension, and can and do hurt folks who mess with them. (I dislike jobs with blood all over the floor).
Besides that, the owner of that garage will take a very dim view of you destroying his door, and just might feel the need to offer you some free bullets.

Just as a reference, take a look at the properties of music wire.
Music Wire - ASTM A 228 - Spring Wire Properties

 

I normally keep stainless leader wire in about 120# test. It is available in heavier weights too.If you get the sleeves as well make sure they are the right size.