Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[xraydaniel]

I have three pumpkins frozen solid. I was thinking about thawing them and then shooting them with some non lead bullets so the deer can eat them.

Yup. Cut a square hole in the top and fill with a gallon of water. Put the plug back in tight and blast away. These 4 I shot are for the wildlife since any food is well appreciated by them when it’s the bleak midwinter.

 

[Haywire]

Wasn't sure if this was the scrounging thread or the hunting thread. Either way, this should cover both.
This morning I shot this beauty 12 point lodgepole. Field dressed it, and loaded it into the back of the Yota.
Used my Husqvarna chambered in 550xp.

 

[Brufab]

field dressed that's looking like almost a face cord.

 

[JustJeff]

Wasn't sure if this was the scrounging thread or the hunting thread. Either way, this should cover both.
This morning I shot this beauty 12 point lodgepole. Field dressed it, and loaded it into the back of the Yota.
Used my Husqvarna chambered in 550xp.
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That 550 should be unloaded and in a case if it's gonna ride in the truck!

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[Philbert]

Gas is not too bad here, compared to over $5/gallon at some places in California (!). Today at my local Costco.


Philbert

 

[xraydaniel]

Gas is not too bad here, compared to over $5/gallon at some places in California (!). Today at my local Costco.
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Philbert

In a few weeks have this handy to stick on the pump.

 

[svk]

I just knew that Brandon would pay a visit after that post!

From northern MN to northwest Florida over the past ten days I observed gas prices as high as 3.49 and as low as the 2.80’s.

 

[svk]

Anyone have a Savage 110 with iron sights? I meant to order picatinny rail see through scope rings and I ended up ordering gun specific see through rings with integral bases. Free to good home.

 

[xraydaniel]

Anyone have a Savage 110 with iron sights? I meant to order picatinny rail see through scope rings and I ended up ordering gun specific see through rings with integral bases. Free to good home.

Oh gee I have a Savage model 11 trophy hunter that see thrus would work great for but I don’t know if the 110’s would fit.

 

[svk]

Oh gee I have a Savage model 11 trophy hunter that see thrus would work great for but I don’t know if the 110’s would fit.

Maybe check weaver’s site to see if they take the same part number?

 

[rarefish383]

Went in to my local Stihl dealer today to get some oil. He called me over and showed me a brand new saw with the side cover off. Clutch bell was purple, and the plastic around it all burned. He said the customer said he started it, put the chain brake on and set it down. Turned around and it was smoking. I said chain too tight. He said no, it was still set up from when he prepped it. Not a spdck of sawdust on it. Chain never touched wood. Then he picked up another one, same thing. I asked if it was possible they put the brake on with the thing set on fast idle? He said he didn't think of that, possible? Any one here ever heard of that?

 

[mountainguyed67]

Wasn't sure if this was the scrounging thread or the hunting thread. Either way, this should cover both.
This morning I shot this beauty 12 point lodgepole. Field dressed it, and loaded it into the back of the Yota.
Used my Husqvarna chambered in 550xp.
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Nice shot.

 

[chipper1]

Went in to my local Stihl dealer today to get some oil. He called me over and showed me a brand new saw with the side cover off. Clutch bell was purple, and the plastic around it all burned. He said the customer said he started it, put the chain brake on and set it down. Turned around and it was smoking. I said chain too tight. He said no, it was still set up from when he prepped it. Not a spdck of sawdust on it. Chain never touched wood. Then he picked up another one, same thing. I asked if it was possible they put the brake on with the thing set on fast idle? He said he didn't think of that, possible? Any one here ever heard of that?

I saw one recently where the chain was between the retainer and the sprocket/rim, I think it was in the 2021 you suck thread.
That saw wouldn't run iirc, but I could see one having that happen to it too.
Funnier things have happened for sure.

 

[chipper1]

That 550 should be unloaded and in a case if it's gonna ride in the truck!

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Looks like it's his EDC .

 

[mountainguyed67]

I asked if it was possible they put the brake on with the thing set on fast idle?

Same thing I was thinking.

 

[Ambull01]

Same thing I was thinking.

I’m surprised I haven’t done something like that yet lol. I can’t really get my Makita 6100 to run right no matter how much I fiddle with the carb. I may break down and buy a tach from Amazon to at least set the high screw properly.

About to add a Makita 7900 to my saw collection, always wanted one. I’m making a chiminea/fire pit with my newfound welding hobby. It’s not going to be pretty though lol.

 

[tomalophicon]

I’m surprised I haven’t done something like that yet lol. I can’t really get my Makita 6100 to run right no matter how much I fiddle with the carb. I may break down and buy a tach from Amazon to at least set the high screw properly.

About to add a Makita 7900 to my saw collection, always wanted one. I’m making a chiminea/fire pit with my newfound welding hobby. It’s not going to be pretty though lol.

What's the issue with it?

 

[turnkey4099]

I saw one recently where the chain was between the retainer and the sprocket/rim, I think it was in the 2021 you suck thread.
That saw wouldn't run iirc, but I could see one having that happen to it too.
Funnier things have happened for sure.

I managed to start my MS441 that way but shut it down right away. I would think that the chain brake would still work though.

 

[farmer steve]

Wasn't sure if this was the scrounging thread or the hunting thread. Either way, this should cover both.
This morning I shot this beauty 12 point lodgepole. Field dressed it, and loaded it into the back of the Yota.
Used my Husqvarna chambered in 550xp.
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You cut your "steaks" pretty thick.

 

[farmer steve]

Went in to my local Stihl dealer today to get some oil. He called me over and showed me a brand new saw with the side cover off. Clutch bell was purple, and the plastic around it all burned. He said the customer said he started it, put the chain brake on and set it down. Turned around and it was smoking. I said chain too tight. He said no, it was still set up from when he prepped it. Not a spdck of sawdust on it. Chain never touched wood. Then he picked up another one, same thing. I asked if it was possible they put the brake on with the thing set on fast idle? He said he didn't think of that, possible? Any one here ever heard of that?

Joe I can see where an inexperienced operator could do that. The Stihl manual tells you to engage the chain brake (which I know all safety minded scroungers do) before starting. It also says to blip the throttle after the saw starts and disengage the brake. Page 43.
https://www.stihlusa.com/WebContent...-MS-400-C-M-Owners-Instruction-Manual.pdf.pdf