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The new ICON line from Primos Hunting isn’t about filling gaps in a catalog. It’s a deliberate statement, released as Primos marks its 50th anniversary about where the company came from and how seriously it takes the role of a hunting call.
These are not mass‑market noise makers. They’re premium instruments built for hunters who care about sound quality, craftsmanship, and longevity.
You won’t find a Hoochy Mama here.
Premium Materials, Chosen on Purpose
Across the ICON line, Primos moved away from polyurethane and into premium acrylic and laminated woods. The difference isn’t cosmetic.
Acrylic offers louder, sharper tones and more consistent performance in cold, heat, and humidity. It also allows for tighter tolerances, assuming it’s done correctly.
Primos says they developed a proprietary machine‑threading process for acrylic that avoids micro‑fractures. The result is a threaded call body that won’t crack or loosen with temperature swings, one of the most common long‑term failures in hard‑material calls.
Sound Boards Designed to Stay Musical
Many calls fail in subtle ways. One of the most common is reed suction, when moisture locks a reed against the sound board and flattens the note.
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ICON calls address this with textured sound boards, which maintain airflow and keep reeds from sticking. It’s a small change, but one that experienced callers will immediately appreciate.
Laminated Wood for Real‑World Use
For ICON wood calls, Primos uses laminated woods, not solid blanks. Lamination increases stiffness and stability while making the call water‑resistant, allowing wood calls to survive rain, freeze‑thaw cycles, and years of carry.
These aren’t display pieces. They’re meant to be hunted.
Hand‑Tuned, by People Who Hear the Difference
Every ICON call is hand‑tuned by technicians with musical backgrounds. That isn’t marketing fluff.
Tuning is where premium calls separate themselves. Machine‑made tolerances get you close, but final voice comes from human ears. Primos made a point of keeping that step in‑house.
Built for Skill, Not Shortcuts
Primos is upfront about this: ICON calls may take more finesse to master than entry‑level designs.
That’s intentional. These are calls designed to reward skill, not mask it. For hunters willing to invest the time, the payoff is broader range, cleaner notes, and more realistic animal responses.
A Corporate Name, a Personal Responsibility
Primos openly acknowledges that it’s now part of a larger corporate group. But the ICON line is positioned as proof that the company hasn’t abandoned its roots or its responsibility.
Hunting calls are invited into some of the most personal moments families share: first hunts, last hunts, cold mornings passed shoulder to shoulder. Primos treats that trust as something earned, not assumed.
Internally, they still speak to their “Primos cult,” the loyal user base that helped build the brand. And the ICON line is aimed squarely at that audience.
The Takeaway
ICON is Primos saying that craftsmanship still matters. These are premium calls, made with better materials, more care, and more intention than anything else in their lineup. Although they cost more than other Primos products, they’re built to last, sound right, and be passed down, not replaced.
If Primos calls have been part of your hunting life, ICON feels less like a new product line and more like a thank‑you.
The complete line of calls will be available by turkey season. Also look for Primos new 1976 Collection. These are their best-selling calls grouped into the same packaging. If you’re looking for any type of call, the one in this collection is the go-to. The names are the same as they have always been, they’re just conveniently packaged.
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