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10-26-2020, 10:27 PM
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I dont have experience with that one but I use a deWalt recip saw on moose. Works great. BEL
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10-27-2020, 02:09 AM
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Not that make but I used a Homelite XL2 for a few years.
They were fast but made too many bone chips that would get into the meat and were too hard to remove. I didn't care for that so switched to using an axe and then to a rechargeable sawzall when they came out.
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10-27-2020, 06:06 AM
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Have used a recip saw in the past with a wood blade it worked ok. I just use a knife now it’s lighter dosnt need batteries and takes up little room.
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10-27-2020, 06:50 AM
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X2 as Keg River posted. Makes a hell of a mess with bone chips. A hackzall is a better option with a cleaner cut which is what i use.
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10-27-2020, 07:02 AM
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I have this one
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10-27-2020, 07:48 AM
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You will be happier with a Milwaukee cordless M18 sawzall with a 12 inch DEMOLITION Blade.
The Demolition blade is similar pitch to a bone saw / butcher saw, the blade is good and stiff, and batteries are interchangeable with other M18 tools. Demo blades can cut through nails.
Trouble with that pruning saw is that it is clutched, and has to spin fast so it is less precise.
Demo blade in a sawzall can be slowed down and gives much better control, and no chips.
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10-27-2020, 07:50 AM
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Can you use the battery packs for that one with the heated jackets as well?
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10-27-2020, 07:51 AM
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Can you use the battery packs for that one with the heated jackets as well?
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The m12 saw yes. The vest uses the m12 battery
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10-27-2020, 08:14 AM
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The m12 saw yes. The vest uses the m12 battery
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Thanks, Lyallpeder. I really like the idea of a multipurpose power source.
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10-27-2020, 08:17 AM
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Thanks, Lyallpeder. I really like the idea of a multipurpose power source.
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I guess if it’s a work tool 18 volt is better but for small jobs in the garage, 12 should do especially with extra batteries.
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10-27-2020, 08:32 AM
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I guess if it’s a work tool 18 volt is better but for small jobs in the garage, 12 should do especially with extra batteries.
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True - I have the DeWalt 12V saw, it is a bit anemic and goes through batteries very fast. For most jobs now I just pull out the hand saw or hack saw.
In the field, I still like my packable Gerber. Also with CWD and all, I'm moving away from cutting bone when I can avoid it.
My mentor used a Homelite saw that had Vegetable Oil for the bar lube. Quartered moose and buffalo up fast, but the bone chips were a mess to clean up.
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10-27-2020, 10:19 AM
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sawzall bone blade
You can get bone blades for your sawzalls at Halford Hides. Well worth it as the demo blades from the hardware store will take you forever.
I have seen guys buy small chainsaws just for meat and use canola oil as bar oil.
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10-27-2020, 11:42 AM
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True - I have the DeWalt 12V saw, it is a bit anemic and goes through batteries very fast. For most jobs now I just pull out the hand saw or hack saw.
In the field, I still like my packable Gerber. Also with CWD and all, I'm moving away from cutting bone when I can avoid it.
My mentor used a Homelite saw that had Vegetable Oil for the bar lube. Quartered moose and buffalo up fast, but the bone chips were a mess to clean up.
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I too avoid cutting bones and it’s easy to avoid on a deer but I imagine a larger animal makes it more advantageous.
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10-27-2020, 11:51 AM
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I too avoid cutting bones and it’s easy to avoid on a deer but I imagine a larger animal makes it more advantageous.
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Yes, I have a small axe for that.
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10-27-2020, 01:06 PM
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I guess if it’s a work tool 18 volt is better but for small jobs in the garage, 12 should do especially with extra batteries.
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Those M12 tools really pack a punch. I found they outperformed the Dewalt 20V lineup.
I might pick up one of those saws the OP posted, looks like it would be great for clearing shooting lanes.
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10-27-2020, 01:53 PM
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Those M12 tools really pack a punch. I found they outperformed the Dewalt 20V lineup.
I might pick up one of those saws the OP posted, looks like it would be great for clearing shooting lanes.
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I have used the M12 Sawzall to halve and quarter a moose and 2 deer on a single battery. Lots of power - no worries there
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10-27-2020, 06:08 PM
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sawzall worked well for my cow moose
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10-28-2020, 08:32 AM
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I dont have experience with that one but I use a deWalt recip saw on moose. Works great. BEL
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X 2...
That is what a buddy uses....battery operated....Wow so slick.
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10-28-2020, 09:01 PM
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Thanks for the input all...Milwaukee hackzall it is.
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10-29-2020, 01:04 AM
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Thanks for the input all...Milwaukee hackzall it is.
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10-29-2020, 03:00 PM
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I use the Ridgid Brand Cordless. All use the same 18v Battery s I have both 1.5 and 3 amp Sizes. Finally have the full family now Great for assembling tent floors, blinds,tree stands, limning trees of in the bush.
I have split a whole moose with the Recip saw when whole carcass needs to cool fast.
The grinder is heaviest user of Battery amp used for sharpening Axes/mower blades, cutting metal.
1/2 drive Impact Does a complete tire swap on my 1 ton with 1 battery. Carry it in truck for flats. use it for raising and lowering trailer jacks as well.
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10-29-2020, 03:26 PM
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I use a small wood saw with fine teeth out in the field, smaller, light does the job well. Once I get to the butchering process back at home I have my Milwaukee m18 hackzall, it seems to have worked for many animals.
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10-29-2020, 03:54 PM
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Nothing beats a manual butcher saw when it comes to cutting bone. They come in smaller sizes and can fit a backpack with no issue. Lasts a lifetime and keeps you warm when using it. Good saw does not weigh any more than an axe
Battery saws weigh a ton and are prone to a number of issues, especially when it gets cold.
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10-31-2020, 10:07 AM
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Surprised nobody has mentioned the silky saws yet for field work. Reasonably priced with a few sizes and styles available and of course replacement blades are available.
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11-01-2020, 07:39 PM
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11-02-2020, 10:01 AM
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ive tried most things available over the years and now pretty much use an axe I cut the entire pelvic bone out by cutting on each side makes for super clean dressing or I use the gutless method depending on the situation early seasons im pretty much a gutless guy I find it gets the heat out faster
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11-02-2020, 10:23 AM
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I've used chainsaws for splitting before. Avoid. Make a real mess of things. A sawzall with a 12" milwaukee axe blade is the ticket. I split a 2000# bull with one. You have to bounce between the back, and the inside when working between the shoulders though.
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11-02-2020, 11:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bullgetter
You can get bone blades for your sawzalls at Halford Hides. Well worth it as the demo blades from the hardware store will take you forever.
I have seen guys buy small chainsaws just for meat and use canola oil as bar oil.
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just any sawzall blade will do, run it and cut a few wet branches to get the paint off the blade. i have the milwaukee demo blade ( the wrecker and ax )that cuts like butter
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