In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

Wood Stack as Backstop?

Discussion in 'The Game Room' started by VelvetFoot, Nov 1, 2017.

  1. VelvetFoot

    VelvetFoot

    Joined:
    Dec 21, 2013
    Messages:
    177
    Likes Received:
    444
    Location:
    Sand Lake, NY
    I'm thinking burning the splits when it comes time might be a problem as far a breathing in bad fumes. But it could be handy. :) Opinions?
     
  2. lukem

    lukem

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Messages:
    11,817
    Likes Received:
    63,105
    Location:
    IN
    What caliber are you shooting into it? If you stack like I do there would be a lot of gaps for a bullet to stray too.
     
    concretegrazer likes this.
  3. Backwoods Savage

    Backwoods Savage Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Messages:
    46,933
    Likes Received:
    295,495
    Location:
    Central MI
    It's hard to beat sand for a backstop.
     
    OhioStihl likes this.
  4. wildwest

    wildwest Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2014
    Messages:
    30,131
    Likes Received:
    141,269
    Location:
    Wyoming high plains
    :rofl: :lol: I was trying to figure out why there would be fumes in a baseball diamond backstop :whistle:
     
    concretegrazer likes this.
  5. saskwoodburner

    saskwoodburner

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2015
    Messages:
    2,606
    Likes Received:
    14,817
    Location:
    middle of nowhere Saskatchewan, Canada
    There's the melting point of lead, and then there's a much higher temp where it vaporizes. I can't recall off hand what they are though.

    I think you'd be okay, just one guys opinion.
     
  6. lukem

    lukem

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Messages:
    11,817
    Likes Received:
    63,105
    Location:
    IN
    3,200F. Probably not a risk in a wood stove.
     
  7. VelvetFoot

    VelvetFoot

    Joined:
    Dec 21, 2013
    Messages:
    177
    Likes Received:
    444
    Location:
    Sand Lake, NY
    This stack is 10 rows deep, lol.
    Yeah, I just throw out my ashes now.
    It'd be for .223, 9mm, .22.
    Just a concept.
     
  8. Boomstick

    Boomstick Banned

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2016
    Messages:
    1,379
    Likes Received:
    4,615
    Location:
    Saratoga county ny
    Just melting lead (bullet casting) you are exposed to lotsa lead vapor by inhalation.

    It will also hurt or possibly kill a catalytic converter if your stove is equipped.

    Most people freak out about lead, it's not that bad mostly really bad for kids.

    I would think most lead vapor would go up the chimney, but if it didn't I really wouldn't want to be in a confined living space with it.
    That's coming from me, who chuckle's inside when I see ppe posts or safety police posts............
     
  9. Scotty Overkill

    Scotty Overkill Administrator

    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2013
    Messages:
    9,601
    Likes Received:
    64,365
    Location:
    Central PA
    I'd be more concerned about the copper jacketing on a bullet than the lead itself, in terms of burning in a cat stove.....I think different oxides of.copper can be bad for stainless piping, too....


    Good to see ya, VelvetFoot!
     
  10. VelvetFoot

    VelvetFoot

    Joined:
    Dec 21, 2013
    Messages:
    177
    Likes Received:
    444
    Location:
    Sand Lake, NY
    Thanks!
     
    Scotty Overkill likes this.