Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[LondonNeil]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbutus_unedo

wiki says its from around the med, so not a tree I've ever come across before but i guess they grow ornamentally in gardens. You may have some about in gardens too I guess but that is probably all. I know Madrone is Arbutus, and found a reference to Madrone being called strawberry tree too, and I have watched SkillCult split madrone easily enough...but the wiki line about the timber not being straight might make splitting harder. Only way way to find out I guess.

 

[MustangMike]

If you have custom dies that match your chamber, then full length makes sense, but I will tell you that neck sizing benefits the accuracy of several of my guns, and prolongs the life of my brass.

The reason is simple. Many off the shelf rifles have loose chambers, and many dies have tight chambers, so when you adjust your die for the shoulder to touch, you are reducing the diameter of the case at the neck needlessly, and causing more brass flow than firing the round. You also then get a sloppy fit that is less accurate. This will often result in brass failure near the base, which is dangerous.

You can do what works for you, and I will do what works for me. But I will tell you that when someone out shoots me, they are usually not shooting a hunting rife.

How long your brass lasts often depends on how hot you load it. I have several boxes of 300 Win Mag, that was loaded a bit less than full house, with 9 loadings.

When I start to see neck cracks, I replace the box. I have almost never had brass fail near the base, because I don't over work it.

 

[woodchip rookie]

Do you anneal brass?

 

[Cowboy254]

Mate you would be in all sorts if some one pulled in front of you and you had to stop in a hurry.

Potentially. I was hoping the headrests would slow any flying pieces which would only have occurred if I actually hit something. The loaded Subaru couldn't brake fast enough for anything to get airborne. I drove pretty slow when I had the car full for that reason. All past tense anyway since I sold it.

Like how you made sure the seat belt was on

Gotta look after your scrounge. That, and also the car beeped incessantly if it thought someone was sitting in the seat without the seatbelt on.

 

[Cowboy254]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbutus_unedo

wiki says its from around the med, so not a tree I've ever come across before but i guess they grow ornamentally in gardens. You may have some about in gardens too I guess but that is probably all. I know Madrone is Arbutus, and found a reference to Madrone being called strawberry tree too, and I have watched SkillCult split madrone easily enough...but the wiki line about the timber not being straight might make splitting harder. Only way way to find out I guess.

Give it a go and report back to us. With pics!

 

[James Miller]

Brought a load of ash and black locust up to the house this afternoon. Mixed it with a load of oak. Should keep us warm for awhile. House is a comfortable 66 right now but I'll warm it up to 68-70 before the rest of the family gets home. They like a little warmer house then I do .

 

[LondonNeil]

Potentially. I was hoping the headrests would slow any flying pieces which would only have occurred if I actually hit something. The loaded Subaru couldn't brake fast enough for anything to get airborne. I drove pretty slow when I had the car full for that reason. All past tense anyway since I sold it. /QUOTE]

I can't recall who it was but one of the regulars here broke assume ribs iirc when their truck slid, wood shifted and a seat rail broke.
I'm glad I don't have far too drive and it's all slowly and carefully navigated when I'm loaded.

 

[95custmz]

View attachment 786426 Brought a load of ash and black locust up to the house this afternoon.View attachment 786427 Mixed it with a load of oak. Should keep us warm for awhile. House is a comfortable 66 right now but I'll warm it up to 68-70 before the rest of the family gets home. They like a little warmer house then I do .

In your second pic, is that a Pit or Boxer?

 

[chipper1]

Been concerned with my neck size recently too.

 

[JustJeff]

Spent a little time at the firewood gym this evening after work. I had carried about 3 armloads up from under the deck, when my daughter pops her head out "Hey dad, want some help?". Sure I replied. We moved about half a cord and stacked next to the door where it is under a covered deck right next to the stove. I huffed and puffed way too much and made dad noises when I had to bend down. Lol. Christmas time belly roll!

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[chipper1]

Spent a little time at the firewood gym this evening after work. I had carried about 3 armloads up from under the deck, when my daughter pops her head out "Hey dad, want some help?". Sure I replied. We moved about half a cord and stacked next to the door where it is under a covered deck right next to the stove. I huffed and puffed way too much and made dad noises when I had to bend down. Lol. Christmas time belly roll!

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That's great she helped out.
The real question is how's your neck size .
You guys getting any more snow. We had a couple bands pass thru today, all the while it was 36-38 degrees lol.
Supposed to get pretty chilly by morning and then back to the 30's and even 40's for highs by the weekend.
Were making up for that cold spell we got late November early December.

 

[James Miller]

In your second pic, is that a Pit or Boxer?

Shes a rescue. Supposed to be pit mix.

 

[JustJeff]

Neat looking chainsaw gizmo for the woodworkers

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[Philbert]

Neat looking chainsaw gizmo for the woodworkers

Used by timberframe builders.

Philbert

 

[95custmz]

Shes a rescue. Supposed to be pit mix.

I've rescued a Pit. Very loyal dogs!

 

[MustangMike]

We have rescued 3 Pit/Pit mixes, and currently still have 2. Great dogs, but very strong and not the best in cold weather.

 

[95custmz]

We have rescued 3 Pit/Pit mixes, and currently still have 2. Great dogs, but very strong and not the best in cold weather.

Very strong, indeed. I have to keep an eye on him or he'll jump my 4' fence.

 

[MustangMike]

Do you anneal brass?

Only did it with some of my 270 WSM because the neck were splitting after 1 or 2 loadings. Have not shot it much since then so don't know how well it worked.

The 300 Win Mag is Winchester Brass, as are most of my other calibers, exception being the 220 is Norma Brass. I've also used Remington and other brands when I come across it.

Have lots of different brands of 223, but got sick of dealing with primer pockets so I purchase 1,000 primed once fired brass.

 

[MustangMike]

This morning I loaded the 2 boxes of 270 Win for my brother. 165 gr Nosler Solid Base over 58 gr of RL 22.

In the afternoon I stacked some fire wood and split some unsplit rounds that were under them with the X-27. Got real nice out, and we currently don't have any snow cover here.

 

[dancan]

I can't recall who it was but one of the regulars here broke assume ribs iirc when their truck slid, wood shifted and a seat rail broke.
I'm glad I don't have far too drive and it's all slowly and carefully navigated when I'm loaded.

That was none other than Clint himself .