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- Sat Jan 23, 2021 12:45 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Remington's Models 14 and 141
- Replies: 8
- Views: 337
Re: Remington's Models 14 and 141
We have a Model 14 in .32 Remington. We had been looking and maybe considering getting one, as most of us here, we have several Model 8s and an 81, but have had a couple of other 81 Remington's. Ours was posted on my gun club's web site so it was no big deal to meet there to have a look see. My brot...
- Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:20 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Model 8 in 25 Rem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 253
Re: Model 8 in 25 Rem
How much do you want to spend?
I might consider selling my Model 8 .25-35 rem.
I might consider selling my Model 8 .25-35 rem.
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:16 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: ISO: Rear Sight threaded block/Williams Mount
- Replies: 4
- Views: 349
Re: ISO: Rear Sight threaded block/Williams Mount
Hey you're in luck. Went to check pricing and found this:
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1759330
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1759330
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:01 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: ISO: Rear Sight threaded block/Williams Mount
- Replies: 4
- Views: 349
Re: ISO: Rear Sight threaded block/Williams Mount
Is this what you are ISO:


- Tue Oct 20, 2020 10:54 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Everyone out to pasture?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1380
Re: Everyone out to pasture?
I check in periodically to check on current posts. This isn't the only forum that is slow I think that once you're caught up on all of the threads and comments its not too hard to keep up to date. My brother and I have a Model 8 C .35 that was Dad's so we grew up with one of these rifles. We went to...
- Sat Oct 03, 2020 10:44 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Serial number 20
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1314
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 9:48 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Current 8 & 81 Prices
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1073
Current 8 & 81 Prices
Are Model 8 & 81 Remington's actually selling for the prices I see on the internet, GunBroker in particular?
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 10:19 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: newly mfg barrel nuts and washers
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2320
Re: newly mfg barrel nuts and washers
How many so far?
If it will help others out I'll buy one too.
If it will help others out I'll buy one too.
- Mon May 04, 2020 8:46 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8 C
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2666
Model 8 C
Just curious if anyone here win the Lock Stock and Barrel Remington Model 8C auction on GunBroker?
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 4:21 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: .32 reload questions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1988
Re: .32 reload questions
I started loading using a CH Press my parents had bought for me. My brother had a Lyman Spartan press. He decided we needed a Dillon which was new at the time and we ended up with a used press. He moved up to Saint Augustine and I was still in Ft Lauderdale, FL. I then bought a hardly used Lyman Spa...
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 1:02 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: .32 reload questions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1988
Re: .32 reload questions
The Lyman "M" die doesn't actually flare the case mouth it has a step in it and expands the very top of the case. Redding sells a spacer kit. Seat the bullet with the spacer then remove the spacer and crimp, but you will have to unscrew the seating die. Yes unless you're taper crimping it is best to...
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 9:46 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: .32 reload questions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1988
Re: .32 reload questions
Redding dies, good for you, that's what I have. I don't load rifle ammo on the Dillon, the Dillon powder measure doesn't like extruded powder, well no powder measure does. I use a Redding T-7 Turret press, previously used an older Lyman Spar T. Lyman makes an "M" die that makes a three die set and i...
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 7:55 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: scope mount identification
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2433
Re: scope mount identification
Do I see three extra holes in the side of the receiver?
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 7:53 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: .32 reload questions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1988
Re: .32 reload questions
Loading the .32 Remington shouldn't present any problems. I had a .32 barrel assembly and loaded some up, but have parted with the barrel assembly. I crimp by feel. you should be able to visually see how much crimp you have. You cannot over crimp because it will push the shoulder back. Loading for a...
- Mon Apr 27, 2020 1:44 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Ejection issues
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3396
Re: Ejection issues
Considering that old gun cleaning solvent dries up like shellac, and gun oil turns into gum oil, its a good idea to take apart these old Remington's and clean them. I've taken all of ours apart as well as two others we do not have anymore. Some really needed it and some not so much, but considering ...
- Sun Apr 19, 2020 7:30 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Are my handloads safe
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1535
Re: Are my handloads safe
I just checked my manuals: The Lyman data lists a Remington case, Remington primer; Sierra 200 grain, H4895 - 38.5 (max) Hornady lists a Remington case, Federal primer; Hornady 200 grain; H4895 - 36.0 Both loads are listed @ about 2,000 fps. You are, like us, shooting a very old rifle, my advice wou...
- Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:00 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Model 8 peep sight questions
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1715
Re: Model 8 peep sight questions
Lyman and Marbles made a tang sight that used the existing hole where the tang becomes the receiver. Redfield made a more correctly named receiver sight which required a second hole be drilled and tapped like the OP's gun. Williams also made a receiver sight, more then likely after WWII. This sight ...
- Sat Apr 04, 2020 9:49 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Model 8 peep sight questions
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1715
Re: Model 8 peep sight questions
Yes looks like for the Redfield.
No body is giving them away.
No body is giving them away.
- Sun Mar 22, 2020 4:44 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Bolt will not retract
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1571
Re: Bolt will not retract
with the safety down you should be able to see the hammer if it is not cocked. And if it is in the fired position then the riffle cannot go off as you do not know if its loaded.
The safety level isn't loose is it?
The safety level isn't loose is it?
- Sun Mar 22, 2020 10:02 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Bolt will not retract
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1571
Re: Bolt will not retract
If this "E" Grade is in good condition I think that the bolt is glued in place from dried up solvent, which turns into something similar to dried shellac. The only thin locking the bolt is the safety/rocker and if that moves the bolt should retract. I'd take the barrel assembly off and spray some Gu...
- Sat Feb 15, 2020 11:44 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: stuck cam pin
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1424
Re: stuck cam pin
What I'd probably do is try a little heat with a butane lighter. Soaking it is also a good idea.
Old bore cleaner dried up hard like shellac, and you're right most of these rifles have never been disassembled.
You should already have or you can remove the firing pin.
Old bore cleaner dried up hard like shellac, and you're right most of these rifles have never been disassembled.
You should already have or you can remove the firing pin.
- Fri Feb 07, 2020 1:30 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Refinish?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2839
Re: Refinish?
Macon Gunstocks: https://www.shop.macongunstocks.com/Remington-Model-8-Remington-Model-81_c115.htm I'm not into refinishing, and not so much about diminishing value as that I'd have no idea what to expect, and the cost of shipping plus the work kind of makes it prohibitive imo. Years ago it was a mo...
- Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:35 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: New Rem Model 8 barrel tool for sale (Next batch is ready!)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5981
Re: New Rem Model 8 barrel tool for sale
I bought the tool I use, which is similar to this one, on eBay. Might be a place to go. I would try an eBay listing eBay has a lot of traffic compared to one forum. Once these Model 8 and 81 Rifles have been disassembled and thoroughly cleaned there's really no reason to take the barrel assembled b...
- Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:25 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: my little 25-35
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1816
Re: my little 25-35
How is the bore on your 25-35? I have one too, mine was well used metal was good, wood ahh so-so. What prompted me to get a 25 was that I had bought a .32 Remington barrel assembly off of eBay and I thought I'd get a .30, but then considering the 30 and 32 are almost the same, I decided to find a 25...
- Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:30 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: is this checkering correct?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3948
Re: is this checkering correct?
I'm pretty sure ours, my brother and I as this was Dad's, is correct as the stock is marked inside as an 8 C which was a higher grade of wood and checkered, probably a standard pattern. I doubt if Remington would have checkered up to the takedown swivel screw.
- Thu Jan 30, 2020 5:01 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: is this checkering correct?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3948
Re: is this checkering correct?
Here's out 8 C forearm:




- Tue Jan 28, 2020 9:23 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: To disassemble or not?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3281
Re: To disassemble or not?
I've repaired a loose barrel jacket a couple of times. What I did was get the original pin out, unscrew the barrel jacket from the receiver extension, clean, use numbered drill bits and just go up slightly in pin size.. When reassembling thread the two parts together drill a new hole. Unscrew them s...
- Tue Jan 28, 2020 9:05 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: HELP Side Scope Mounting Plate Broke Off
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1784
Re: HELP Side Scope Mounting Plate Broke Off
If the screws are 6-48 Brownell's sells an oversized tap and screws.
- Sun Jan 12, 2020 12:26 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: To disassemble or not?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3281
Re: To disassemble or not?
We have taken all of the 8 & 81 Remington's we have completely apart. While the videos may be good I'd advise to get the NRA Assembly/Disassembly Book as well as the Gun Digest some good tips in both. If you can get the barrel nut off and remove the barrel the jacket inside can be cleaned sufficient...
- Sat Dec 07, 2019 10:52 am
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: RCBS 25 Remington Dies
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1463
Re: RCBS 25 Remington Dies
Go to Huntington RCBS
https://www.huntingtons.com/store/produ ... 906&page=1
Redding dies are half that price.
https://www.huntingtons.com/store/produ ... 906&page=1
Redding dies are half that price.
- Sat Dec 07, 2019 10:39 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Ejection issues
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3396
Re: Ejection issues
There is one issue that makes these guns erratic. Open the bolt and look inside, if you see the magazine indicator spring on top of the bolt guides that's the problem.
When reassembling these gun that spring fits into a small slot and has a tendency to slip out when assembling.
When reassembling these gun that spring fits into a small slot and has a tendency to slip out when assembling.
- Sun Sep 29, 2019 10:29 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: New .30 Rem brass splitting necks !?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5540
Re: New .30 Rem brass splitting necks !?
I think that someone at Graf's is mistaken. Jamison doesn't list 30 Remington on their site, but Quality cartridge does, and their home page states that their properly headstamped brass is available from Graf & Sons. I was just going through my Graf's .25 Remington brass and noticed that the brass h...
- Fri Sep 27, 2019 8:55 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Thread pitch on M81 rear sight screws?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6748
Re: Thread pitch on M81 rear sight screws?
You could make a Scout type rifle with these. If you took and extra rear sight attaching plate and mounted it in front of the rear sight it might be possible to mount a scope in front of the receiver Scout Rifle or Shotgun style.
- Fri Sep 27, 2019 8:45 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Peerless Grade Model 8 for sale
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3233
Re: Peerless Grade Model 8 for sale
A "D" Grade? We have a "C" Grade Model 8 and the only distinguishing thing about it is the higher grade wood and checkering. The stock is marked "C" inside, so I'm pretty sure its legit. Would a "D" Grade have the level of engraving? My first impression is that it is not factory, but I am not qualif...
- Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:53 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Shooting Vintage Ammo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2843
Re: Shooting Vintage Ammo
Oh I make my own too.
We won't be shooting too much of this vintage stuff, my post was to give a heads up on shooting this older ammo.
We won't be shooting too much of this vintage stuff, my post was to give a heads up on shooting this older ammo.
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 10:36 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Shooting Vintage Ammo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2843
Re: Shooting Vintage Ammo
I buffed the powder off of them. I shot several of the .25's no problem.
We will not shoot anymore of the 30's in the one box, but have others to try out.
We will not shoot anymore of the 30's in the one box, but have others to try out.
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 11:37 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Shooting Vintage Ammo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2843
Re: Shooting Vintage Ammo
I also shot the .25 Remington and have a split case as well as one misfire, well two because one of these misfired before. The misfires were from an old box of Western. The split case is from a red box of Winchesters. I shot a few of these only one seemed to split. https://i.imgur.com/oS1qdpA.jpg ht...
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 11:32 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Shooting Vintage Ammo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2843
Re: Shooting Vintage Ammo
We also shot these Remington 30 Remington, not a full box either about 14 rounds. Two split case necks. Now I've seen this on occasion over the years, and not always with older ammo.



- Mon Sep 23, 2019 11:21 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Shooting Vintage Ammo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2843
Shooting Vintage Ammo
Went shooting yesterday and we had a box of Western 30 Remington that wasn't full and decided to shoot some. Cases all cracked. Some where shot in one Model 8, the others in the other one. This ammo isn't that old. These were Silvertips, but I had some other loose 30 Remington's also Silvertips that...
- Sun Sep 22, 2019 4:46 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 32 Remington load data
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2484
Re: 32 Remington load data
I had a .32 barrel assembly and made up a few loads, but I'm not sure if I recorded them. No I didn't, but do have a load listed for the .32 Special 28.0 Reloader 7.
My 45th Lyman Manual lists in the reference section 32 Remington 170 Grain Jacketed: IMR 4064 28.0-32.0
My 45th Lyman Manual lists in the reference section 32 Remington 170 Grain Jacketed: IMR 4064 28.0-32.0
- Sun Sep 22, 2019 4:30 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Thread pitch on M81 rear sight screws?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6748
Re: Thread pitch on M81 rear sight screws?
Back when these rifles were made, at least the Model 8 the gun companies made what they calculated to be correct for the purpose, not like today or say since WWII where most threads are a standardized pitch and dia. So maybe these screws may very well be slightly larger then #6 or actually a fractio...
- Fri Sep 20, 2019 3:59 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Good one Got away
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2626
Re: Good one Got away
Didn't see that one. It would be nice to have, looked like it was in good condition.
- Fri Sep 20, 2019 3:56 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Mod 8 .30 Rem: Hard to insert rounds in magazine
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1595
Re: Mod 8 .30 Rem: Hard to insert rounds in magazine
See if the top of the magazine has been squished in any, otherwise I don't know. I don't think I'd mess with the side spring any.
- Fri Sep 20, 2019 3:53 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 32 Remington load data
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2484
Re: 32 Remington load data
.32 Winchester Special data will suffice.
One of the manuals has data for Reloader 7 iirc.
One of the manuals has data for Reloader 7 iirc.
- Fri Sep 20, 2019 3:50 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Thread pitch on M81 rear sight screws?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6748
Re: Thread pitch on M81 rear sight screws?
I'm under the impression they are 6-40
Henwood in his book on The model 8 & 81 state 6-40 also.
You might find replacements on eBay
Henwood in his book on The model 8 & 81 state 6-40 also.
You might find replacements on eBay
- Sun Sep 01, 2019 1:01 pm
- Forum: History of the 8 /81
- Topic: Rem 8/81 Featured in Dillion 'Blue Press'
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2653
Re: Rem 8/81 Featured in Dillion 'Blue Press'
I just located my copy of the Oct. Blue Press. The article doesn't have much information and seems brief. More like a story for print rather then critique of these rifles. The part the about Bonnie & Clyde ambush and who had what guns has been debated time and again. But he seems to have a few facts...
- Fri Aug 23, 2019 1:19 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Safety Lever Design Differences
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3265
Re: Safety Lever Design Differences
I've seen the safety levers listed on eBay periodically. The welded one listed is probably junk, you can not but that kind of weld on a part like that without it warping. I think there might be one listed on GunBroker, I did a "saved search" on Model 8 parts a week or so back, and IIRC one was liste...
- Sun Aug 11, 2019 7:18 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: New .30 Rem brass splitting necks !?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5540
Re: New .30 Rem brass splitting necks !?
I've been using the Graf's brass with no serious issues, but did finally have some split cases with the .25 Remington brass. This brass is Quality Cartridge Brass and in my opinion doesn't seem to be as good as say genuine factory brass. But at least it is available and with the correct headstamp. I...
- Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:42 am
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Buffer spring 32/35/300
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2554
Re: Buffer spring 32/35/300
If its only the end of the buffer spring that broke off, and it is still flat on each end I'd not worry about it, but would still look for a replacement.
- Sat Jul 27, 2019 3:17 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Weak ejection on Model 81 .30 Rem
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5696
Re: Weak ejection on Model 81 .30 Rem
I am inclined to disagree that an anemic load will not cause weak ejection. When cycling the action to unload the rifle you are only actuating the bolt. When fired the recoil has to operate the entire mechanism, after all it is a recoil operated firearm. If there is not enough inertia from or pressu...