You mean "fark," right?

[mrn8]

Trying to decide .... Mosin 1891/30 or Czech VZ24? Looking for a fun C&R rifle that will probably be displayed with my Springfield 1903 and used on the range a couple times a month.

 

[TMHunt]

Cool stuff, Todd. sorry you caught the stings.


you people snark really, really fast It's hard to keep up with it all.

Thanks pointy. Really looking forward to some pointymade home brew in Oct. I'm hoping anyway that you will be gracing our pallet with it again. I. Know how much trouble it is. Where you able to get any good use from the book I gave you?

 

[B.Mauser]

Trying to decide .... Mosin 1891/30 or Czech VZ24? Looking for a fun C&R rifle that will probably be displayed with my Springfield 1903 and used on the range a couple times a month.

That's a tough one. The Vz24, is that a Mauser clone?

I'm working on a similar display. I have the Enfield and the Mosin Nagant. Still need a 1903 and a Mauser.

 

[mrn8]

I just learned last Saturday that my Grandpa has an Enfield that he hasn't told his kids about. Mostly because his oldest son automatically claims all of his guns as his own when he discovers them. Anyway, he offered it to me, if I ever want to buy it and it's a beauty.

Yeah, I believe the VZ24 is a Mauser clone. Fires 8mm Mauser and the bayonet is a lot nicer on these than on the Mosin rifles. Of course, they go for ~$300 instead of $100.

 

[DerekH]

Yep, we had fun yesterday....and Yuengling's!

Murf, are you using a tweener sheath for that knife you made?

 

[CCMI]

Does anyone have experience with the Estwing Campers Axe (not the hatchet)? I'd like to try using an axe instead of my BK9 in the colder months. This is the one I'm talking about.....

I don't really have a need for much chopping or for felling trees, so it's primary job would be splitting fire wood. How does this compare to something like the Wetterlings 20" Bushcraft Axe? The profile of the Estwing seems pretty thin compared to the Wetterlings (because there is no eye) which mean less of a wedge shape for splitting. How does the Estwing do with splitting medium to larger pieces of woods?

(Not exactly the same, this is the Estwing hatchet next to the Gransfors Bruks hatchet, but shows a rough approximate)



The Estwing is relatively inexpensive and can pick one up at the hardware store, but I wonder if I'd be happier with the 20" Wetterlings even at twice the cost...

 

[1066vik]

I'd give the Estwing a chance -- it's a long thin profile, but smooth and nearly as wide as the eye on the Wetterlings, so it should split just fine.

 

[Murphnuge]

Murf, are you using a tweener sheath for that knife you made?

Yessir, fits perfectly!

 

[K9-Handler]

Does anyone have experience with the Estwing Campers Axe (not the hatchet)? I'd like to try using an axe instead of my BK9 in the colder months. This is the one I'm talking about.....

Just my $.02. I have had my Eastwing so long the blade cover (do they still call it a "sheath" if it's an axe?) rotted away!

I really liked it. Felt good in the hand. Swings well for what it is -- which is a camp axe and not a full-sized felling axe. Not a lot of weight behind the head to make a deep chop. Just as you suspected the thin profile limits it's splitting ability, but that just means it's "good" but not "great" -- not that it couldn't be done. Steel handle means it's just about unbreakable if you miss.
I dunno. The thin profile of the head and handle gives you the feeling that there is no wind resistance and it feels like you're swinging at the speed of light, even it its just a feeling!

Recently got a 20" Bruks, and there is no comparison. It goes through trees like they were so much sausage. Better edge and heavier head. Never owned a Wetterling so I can't make the comparison.

 

[CCMI]

I'd give the Estwing a chance -- it's a long thin profile, but smooth and nearly as wide as the eye on the Wetterlings, so it should split just fine.

Does anyone have experience with the Estwing Campers Axe (not the hatchet)? I'd like to try using an axe instead of my BK9 in the colder months. This is the one I'm talking about.....

Just my $.02. I have had my Eastwing so long the blade cover (do they still call it a "sheath" if it's an axe?) rotted away!

I really liked it. Felt good in the hand. Swings well for what it is -- which is a camp axe and not a full-sized felling axe. Not a lot of weight behind the head to make a deep chop. Just as you suspected the thin profile limits it's splitting ability, but that just means it's "good" but not "great" -- not that it couldn't be done. Steel handle means it's just about unbreakable if you miss.
I dunno. The thin profile of the head and handle gives you the feeling that there is no wind resistance and it feels like you're swinging at the speed of light, even it its just a feeling!

Recently got a 20" Bruks, and there is no comparison. It goes through trees like they were so much sausage. Better edge and heavier head. Never owned a Wetterling so I can't make the comparison.

Thanks for the response guys. I think I'll give the Estwing a try - I have the hatchet and while it chops pretty decent for it's size it doesn't split wood well for me.

I really just wanted some confirmation that it wouldn't suck for splitting wood, which is really all I want in an axe that size. Most places I couldn't run around taking down trees even if I wanted to.

 

[wasatchdan]

Does anyone have experience with the Estwing Campers Axe (not the hatchet)? I'd like to try using an axe instead of my BK9 in the colder months. This is the one I'm talking about.....

Yep. They're pretty damn fine axes. I put a real nice edge on mine, and it holds up pretty well. I like the hammer poll, too. The last trip out, it was so dry that I wound up using the hammer poll as often or more than the edge to break up firewood, thus allowing me to save the edge for bigger pieces.

Here's a few pics of my brother-in-law's brother using it to make a Swedish Torch as a demo for all of us who had never seen one.

 

[LG&M]

Wildcat thanks for the info. You would like the J frame. I love my S&W 642 and 442. The Kahr trigger is about as close to a J frame as I think you will find in a auto. I use Lubriplate on the inside and Rem oil on the outside. Yes on my Glock also.

 

[Silverthorn]

The Estwing Riggers axe is also a good choice in about the same size range.

 

[TMHunt]

Legs and ankles ich and are swollen from yesterdays heinous attack from the bees. And I ran out of Yeunglings beer.:grumpy: damn the flies!

 

[Greybush]

there is free beer and a real life girl in chat now...come join

 

[Bladite]

Legs and ankles ich and are swollen from yesterdays heinous attack from the bees. And I ran out of Yeunglings beer.:grumpy: damn the flies!

buy some "clearly calagel" - google if you have to, but most drug stores and good groceries have it. use it. love me later

 

[Murphnuge]

buy some "clearly calagel" - google if you have to, but most drug stores and good groceries have it. use it. love me later

Excellent for poison ivy too!

 

[Chameleonbear]

Om non non non bratwurst with onions butter and beer.

 

[Battle Creek Knives]

Finally finished one after months of dealing with life matters... I'm hopeful to get back on track again...

 

[DJG097]

Finally finished one after months of dealing with life matters... I'm hopeful to get back on track again...

Damn. Thats really nice.