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- Wed Jul 31, 2019 5:54 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: TANG SIGHT TROUBLE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5928
Re: TANG SIGHT TROUBLE
THANK YOU, I'LL CALL !!
- Wed Jul 31, 2019 7:43 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: TANG SIGHT TROUBLE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5928
Re: TANG SIGHT TROUBLE
Don't ask Lyman, the woman who answered the phone said, ohhh that's an old sight and I said, well yes, who there would know about them SHE REPLIED WE DONT HAVE ANYONE HERE THAT OLD, LOL, LOL, LOL. So I said well uhhh don't you have a historian or dept that has all the old info on your old sights, th...
- Wed Jul 31, 2019 7:36 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Chrome line barrel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4233
Re: Chrome line barrel
it seems odd considering the numbers that were made and how popular in many circles they still are, do you know who did the custom one-off ? Thanks
- Tue Jul 30, 2019 5:24 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Chrome line barrel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4233
Chrome line barrel
Does anyone offer any refurbishing of the model 8 barrel, like maybe chrome lining and or does anyone offer a replacement barrel ?
- Mon Jul 29, 2019 5:16 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8 sight brochure
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3348
Re: Model 8 sight brochure
Is there any info in there on how they adjust ? It looks like I have the one marked model 88 BUT mine won't lock in the vertical position, or I don't know how to do it. Thanks
- Mon Jul 29, 2019 5:13 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: TANG SIGHT TROUBLE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5928
Re: TANG SIGHT TROUBLE
Since I have not gotten a single reply on this question, can anyone suggest where to go to ask ? I posted this question on a FB group on these guns and a member said his sight did exactly the same thing and a gunsmith adjusted it t work but he did not know how to tell me what's wrong, so I'm not the...
- Fri Jul 26, 2019 3:11 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: TANG SIGHT TROUBLE
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5928
TANG SIGHT TROUBLE
I have the flip-up tang sight on my model 8. The problem is it won't lock in the vertical position for shooting, the lever on the side is odd, it seems to have some stopping function but not vertically and I can't find any way to adjust it. On a FB model 8 group one person said they had the exact sa...
- Fri Aug 26, 2016 5:44 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 250 grain spire points
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4850
Re: 250 grain spire points
Thanks ! Well, I hunt Boar now and then , have bagged them with Bow , flintlock and lever. Great penetration is a good idea on them. Also for a close range Elk shot it would be nice.Since we can use spitzers I was wondering who had tried them in a 25o grain. I also posted a question on the 180 grain...
- Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:26 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 180 Grain Barnes polymer tipped Triple shock X 35 caliber
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3901
180 Grain Barnes polymer tipped Triple shock X 35 caliber
Has anyone tried these 180 grain copper polymer tipped hollow point spitzers in our 35 Rem . Velocities ? Looks good on paper.
- Fri Aug 26, 2016 8:44 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 250 grain spire points
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4850
Re: 250 grain spire points
a 250 grain spire hollowpoint would be nice , but what 220 grain slugs are you referring to ?
- Thu Aug 25, 2016 10:24 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 250 grain spire points
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4850
250 grain spire points
I currently shoot the lever evolution 200 grain spire points in my model 8. Are there any 250 grain spire points that anyone uses ? I'm wondering if they are too long for the case ?
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:56 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: MY MODEL 8
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10354
Re: MY MODEL 8
Thank you both. I did the best I could to put together a model 8 with some class and beauty that maybe people 100 years from now would still find appealing. Yes, I agree it was worth the wait. Probably won't be at the event sad to say. Funds are very tight but I really hope there will be lots of pic...
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:21 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: MY MODEL 8
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10354
Re: MY MODEL 8
Thanks , from a member here who specializes in , among other things model 8 items. I do not remember his name as it was a few years ago. it's in fantastic shape just as he said it was.
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 6:09 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: MY MODEL 8
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10354
Re: MY MODEL 8
THANK YOU !!!
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 3:20 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: MY MODEL 8
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10354
Re: MY MODEL 8
Thank you for posting those Cam! It is the culmination of a lot of time and energy to make it all happen and I am very happy with the results. I found my model 8 after some looking about four years ago. I was looking for a very mechanically solid gun first off. I found one made in 1917 with a broken...
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 11:58 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: MY MODEL 8
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10354
Re: MY MODEL 8
Thank you, Cam. I did see those boxes but when I clicked on them , like the IMG or URL instead of just opening up my computer so I could select the sim card option it just reprinted IMG or URL in the comment section ? Anyway, I am emailing you four pictures to post and then I can make some comments ...
- Thu Apr 28, 2016 3:59 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: MY MODEL 8
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10354
MY MODEL 8
I wanted to post a few pictures of my model 8 now that the job is done with the wood and metal but how do I get them from my camera sim card which is in my computer to post on here ? I can not seem to find the prompt to display my pics so I can add them ? Thanks
- Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:09 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: 308 Brass to 35
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13275
Re: 308 Brass to 35
I think we are on our own here minus someone with a lab doing the work. I won't ever use heavy loads as any constant fodder but if you sight in with normal low power loads and then note the adjustment from firing a few in specs but heavier recoiling hunting rounds, just for special hunts . How many ...
- Tue Mar 29, 2016 10:58 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: 308 Brass to 35
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13275
Re: 308 Brass to 35
Recoil energy is simply the free recoil velocity squared times one-half the mass.So basically Mass times acceleration A 300 savage with a 180 grain and a 35 Remington with a 200 grain are not much apart at all. The 300 is a lot faster and with 20 grains separating them id be surprised if there was m...
- Thu Mar 17, 2016 2:41 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: LEE LOADER
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3565
Re: LEE LOADER
if you're using new brass it won't matter what type of rifle its shot out of. At least the first time!!
- Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:53 am
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: 35 LEE LOADER
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4675
Re: 35 LEE LOADER
Hi , I sent you a PM with my email did you get it , as I got no email from you ?
- Sun Mar 13, 2016 12:36 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: 35 LEE LOADER
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4675
Re: 35 LEE LOADER
Thank you, I used one many year ago for a pistol and it was very simple to use. I hope I can find one fo the occasional reloads
- Sat Mar 12, 2016 9:55 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: LEE LOADER
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3565
LEE LOADER
Anyone use a 35 Rem lee loader to load for their rifle? I am looking to find one.
- Sat Mar 12, 2016 9:52 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: 35 LEE LOADER
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4675
35 LEE LOADER
LOOKNG FOR A LEE LOADER IN 35 REM. THANKS
- Tue Jan 26, 2016 8:29 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: 308 Brass to 35
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13275
Re: 308 Brass to 35
Thanks Adam , just as a theoretical example the original PSI the 300 was loaded to, because of the model 8 and savage 99 was 47,000 psi. If you take a 35 rem it has been reported that 41.5 grains (worked up from 37 ) of H335 using a .358 sierra RN col 2.485 gives 2,343 fps with a psi of 42,000 So so...
- Tue Jan 26, 2016 6:41 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: 308 Brass to 35
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13275
Re: 308 Brass to 35
For some reason, I feel some people are not getting what I am saying, I am well aware you can load any caliber in a bolt action to levels not suitable in any auto or lever. No intention of that . If anyone would read my posts carefully , you will note I will be duplicating the Buffalo bore 35 rem pl...
- Tue Jan 26, 2016 10:13 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: 308 Brass to 35
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13275
Re: 308 Brass to 35
I understand , thanks . If you check you will see the 300 savage was ALWAYS loaded at higher pressures than the 35 and I will stay well under those numbers
- Tue Jan 26, 2016 8:14 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: 308 Brass to 35
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13275
Re: 308 Brass to 35
Im dealing in common sense and science here and not stereotypes about the age of the design.You only have to ask ONE question if the gun is in proper condition and head space etc IE safe to fire. WHAT PRESSURE WAS IT DESIGNED TO OPERATE FROM ? Then you will see many were made , and still are firing ...
- Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:52 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: 308 Brass to 35
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13275
Re: 308 Brass to 35
He replied the 308 to 35 Rem holds 2 grains less powder. Does anyone know how close the case on the 35 rem is to being filled with the 220 grain load ? When double tap went to a heavier brass (308 again ) for their 45 acp they were able to produce the 450 round which is much more powerful and can be...
- Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:11 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: 308 Brass to 35
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13275
308 Brass to 35
I'm thinking of buying some 35 Brass that is being made from 308 Brass, Its a heavier brass. Some one else said since ite heavier , its thicker and cuts way down on powder capacity. Any thoughts on this ? I want to duplicate the buffalo bore plus p 35 loads. Remember the model 8 was designed to hand...
- Sat Jan 23, 2016 4:52 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: 35 BRASS or loaded ammo
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2594
35 BRASS or loaded ammo
Does anyone have any good 35 brass for sale ? If not , loaded ammo ? I dont need a lot, Thanks . willsanders@earthlink.net
- Wed Aug 12, 2015 9:27 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Bluing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6970
Re: Bluing
Thanks , Turnbull is well known to me but your right EXPENSIVE !!! I was hoping I could find some one who could do the metal prep before they blued it and YES any high gloss blue would look awful over metal that was not polished properly. Does D & D not do metal prep ?
- Wed Aug 12, 2015 8:25 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Bluing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6970
Re: Bluing
yes well of course I checked with every gunsmith and gun store in my area, NONE do ANY bluing anymore . The one man who did retired and that was that . In this day and age of coatings and camo the demand for blueing has gone down . So if you know of a person who can do the slow rust blue or the high...
- Tue Aug 11, 2015 11:19 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Bluing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6970
Re: Bluing
So there is no one on this entire site that knows one good person who can blue a model 8 ?
- Mon Aug 10, 2015 9:16 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Bluing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6970
Bluing
I have been waiting for a refinish job on my model 8 for three years. A job that was supposed to have taken three months according to the man when I gave it to him. last Jan I asked him what was up ( I would let him go six months at a time with out one pesky email or call ) He asked me to wait a &qu...
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:14 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 35 STRIPPER CLIP
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11860
Re: 35 STRIPPER CLIP
THANK YOU
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:16 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 35 STRIPPER CLIP
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11860
Re: 35 STRIPPER CLIP
Sorry, I did not ask that correctly , will all five from the clip load at once in the magazine with the 35 caliber ? I thought I read the Mag holds 4 and one in the chamber but the stripper clip holds five .
- Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:12 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 35 STRIPPER CLIP
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11860
Re: 35 STRIPPER CLIP
Thanks , have not shot mine yet as it is being restocked. Does the Magazine of the 35 hold all five in the stripper clip at one shot as the pictures would indicate?
- Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:53 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 35 STRIPPER CLIP
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11860
Re: 35 STRIPPER CLIP
Thanks , do you find your thumb gets chewed up on the older model 8's when using the stripper clip ?
- Fri Feb 08, 2013 4:16 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: williams front sight drifter
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1778
williams front sight drifter
I just got the large Remington 8 book which is GREAT. It shows a picture o a williams front sight vice drifter .I recommends this type of device when moving the front sight , saying if you use a drift pin you can easily rip the base off the barrel jacket as it is just sweated etc on there . I was to...
- Fri Feb 08, 2013 4:07 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 35 STRIPPER CLIP
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11860
Re: 35 STRIPPER CLIP
Just got the big Model 8 book and it says the model 8's with one side spring or no magazine side spring are extremely hard to use a stripper clip in as the bite the thumb, badly . Has anyone found this to be true and do you still use them ? My gun has one spring , made in 1913. It is being restocked...
- Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:05 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 35 STRIPPER CLIP
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11860
Re: 35 STRIPPER CLIP
So any Mauser clips will work for my 35 Rem model 8 ?
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:24 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: sling swivels
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9433
Re: sling swivels
Thank you. I h ave been hunting with conventional slings on regular and flint locks for over 40 years and have yet to spook an animal with a sling , sure can see it is possible though . I just do not like the looks of those things
- Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:04 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: sling swivels
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9433
Re: sling swivels
Can anyone with machine skills make me a front swivel that fits in the take down thread for field use as mentioned ? Feel free to email me at willsanders@earthlink.net
- Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:33 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5006
Re: WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT
Thank you I will look
- Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:00 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5006
Re: WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT
Thanks I will get one . I usually sight in at 25 yards , then go to longer ranges for trajectory settings . Use less ammo like that.
- Sun Jan 27, 2013 7:36 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5006
WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT
Am going to put Dockendorff front sight on my model 8 with the Lyman aperture sight ,Since the Lyman has no windage adjustment what are you all using to move the front sight so the sight is not damaged and you can move it a little at a time ? The old V notch rear sights apparently had no windage eit...
- Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:45 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: sling swivels
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9433
Re: sling swivels
Thanks That was my first idea it seemed others thought not so good . I like it ,a spare swivel to screw into that hole for the field .Anyone see a problem with that, if so what ?
- Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:24 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: sling swivels
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9433
Re: sling swivels
can some one tell me the exact space between the sling swivel screw and this exact jacket plug spot Remington used ? Wouldn't that work, if it was tapped in the exact same location ?
- Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:51 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Conversion Time Again
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10425
Re: Conversion Time Again
forgot to say mine is a standard fixed magazine