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by mackman
Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:51 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Handloading for .35 Rem model 81?
Replies: 1
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Re: Handloading for .35 Rem model 81?

Greetings, I have tested two loads using the Speer 180 grain flat nose bullet. One load is with 39 grains of IMR4064 powder. It seems quite mild, recoil is medium, report is mild, Pressure seems to be low to medium. All around pleasant to shoot. Groups in 1 inch at 50 yards with peep sight. The othe...
by mackman
Sun Sep 13, 2009 12:35 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 8/81 ammunition
Replies: 9
Views: 9470

Re: Model 8/81 ammunition

Gentlemen, Thanks very much for your responses, I do appreciate it. And no, I am not in any hurry to blow up the old girl either. It's a Model 81 and I'm pretty attached to it. Interesting why I have it, I decided several years ago that I would like to go Russian Boar hunting. A lot of research reve...
by mackman
Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:58 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 8/81 ammunition
Replies: 9
Views: 9470

Model 8/81 ammunition

Howdy,
Has anyone used either the Hornady Leverevolution 35 Remington ammunition
or the Buffalo Bore 35 Remington ammunition in their Model 8/81 rifle?
If you have what kind of results did you get.
I sure appreciate your replies.