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I'm pretty certain the sight block is brazed. It would likely cause scale from heat to remove. I have one some nitwit removed, toasty. Another option for the removal could be to use some medical freeze R134 to cool the barrel bushing after heating the sleeve. If that don't do it you may be in real t...

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KTB,
Did you get my PM with email for communication? I am still interested, just ain't found it yet..

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I agree on the Xthread, getting a reliable smith to chase those threads is gonna be a B**~~> :!: :!: They'd have to start way back & come out with out changing the thread pitch. I can't find one anymore that won't rip you off then charge for work not done or schlepped though just to get your money. ...

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Rman, thanks for your faith in me, :oops: Sometimes I wonder if it is deserved, but here goes. :) I am sure I have pulled a bolt carrier with the trigger assy still in, yet it easier to install with the assy out. The bolt stop lever is raised when the barrel is out. It makes the carrier challenging ...

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When you say "recoil spring" is it the one in the tube behind the bolt or the one in the barrel sleeve at the front or the one at the back in the sleeve? There are 3 that make the action work. Recoil spring is typically in front behind the barrel nut. Buffer spring (usually square cross-section) is ...

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RMan,
You shoulda dickered on the 300, most tang sights are worth $100 at least. Were it the FBI sight that could triple. Plus the 300 is just a little less than the 308. HHAARRRGGGH

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A couple thoughts: The firing pins are prone to mushrooming & it's possible for the rear of the bolt carrier too. Remove bolt carrier to check; push the bolt back with the barrel off, pull out on the center pin of the bolt handle, slide it forward out of the carrier, then the carrier will slide out ...

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Try : http://gungrip.com/remington-model-8-buttplate.aspx https://vintagegungrips.com/shop/remington-model-8-rifle-buttplate-curved-4-1116-x-1-12/ Bear in mind; these are curved, most are oversize to be sanded to fit the stock. Seldom do you find the metal ones with the toe that has a screw vertical.

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Congrats

That's a very clean rifle for the vintage. Got one of the SLRs a year or two older that has little finish left, a good shooter though. My son was impressed at the range.

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Yeah, I member that old style fence round lots of yards, & gardens. Not much good keeping out critters or kids. Another place you had to clip by hand.

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Just to throw a wrench in the works :o :lol: : Propose a new wildcat; :idea: 35 Savage, take a 35Rem barrel, rechamber to the 300 Sav dimensions with the neck blown out to 357 or 358, use 300 Sav bolt, use 300 Sav springs, load for 180-200-220g projectiles. We could create a nice renovation for 35s,...

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I might add: there is a ridge on the inside left of the receiver that engages the bolt stop while the bolt carrier is between full open & battery. It helps prevent the bolt being rotated from vertical till it seats in the barrel on closing. Still the bolt can be rotated when all the way back. It's o...

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Why not just use a saboted projectile in a 300 Sav? It could be rather impressive.
Why not

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Most likely it's because the barrel is not in battery position & installed. The bolt lock lever is released by the barrel in the forward position, with round in the magazine the mag follower does not engage the bolt stop. Try this: install barrel, pull back on bolt handle, push bolt release button d...

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Welcome Neighbor,

grew up there, & still got family in town. I'm in SOKY near Bowling Green. Which rifle have you?

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Did all that one handed

Wow you're way faster than me

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I should think a fibre optic, a reflex with differing reticles, a short light scope. Keep in mind: the back can't hang over the chamber -- ejection is up, eye relief will be too long for most ordinary scopes. we're limited

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A key point is where the looseness is; is it between the barrel jacket & the receiver, or is it between the barrel tube & the jacket block? Another location could be between the barrel nut & the bushing. The location matters: nut/bushing can be fixed with replacements not worn, problems with the bar...

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Or This:

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/277510A

Granted it's not a nut splitter but it works.

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Adam, From personal experience: rifle functioning is a result of momentum. Ie the recoil of the cartridge, if your 250 Sav has the momentum of the 300Sav it will open the bolt and chamber a new round, Wanna bet it's a lower momentum? Most likely the conversion will require cut down recoil, buffer, &...

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UUp Adam ya better hurry up

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Try here:

http://www.wisnersinc.com/model/remington-semi-auto-cf/

Or sometimes here:

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufa ... m/8?page=4

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Mr Kim, Welcome, we are always glad to know those that appreciate our heritage. The 25 is a nice cartridge to work with, though not as far reaching as some. If you can find a reputable smith to restore your Dad's rifle I support it. You can find loaded rounds at Graf's online most of the time. Just ...

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I like this one; it's great to see our heritage appreciated. Too often modern "people" conveniently forget the things our families endured or stood up for. A shame the media forgets easier. They should publish this rather than our current "reality show". :oops: Pardon the commentary, perhaps I'm wis...

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Looks like a very clean rifle, Congrats.

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Try pre WWII Japanese parts, EEEHHHWWWW

Better early British pieces.

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Good one Ken

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Numrich still has a few parts, not those you are looking for. Most of us have to wait for them to show up on GBroker or FleaBay. Not much help I know but it's what we got....

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Adam, Numrich has the bushing, lock, & lock screws. You might also try some of their choke tube spanners. I found some are useful for hook type spanner needs. Getting just the right one can be hit or miss; dimensions on the site are sadly missing. Buy one, if it don't fit, get a different one. As fo...

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I seem to recall a lacquer finish was typical for most of them. Though too I personally prefer the "True oil" type of finish. It takes a couple weeks for the many coats to dry, but is very glossy when done and "feels" great in the hand. My problem is tiny pits in walnut, maple, and most other hardwo...

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Try this:

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/835780

& this is the roll pin in the trigger group:

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/835930

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Bump cause my edit didn't show as a new post....

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Just a note Mr Waters was instrumental in my (& brother too) ringing the gong at 185yds at the Great 8 Event. 180 gr Hornadys Spire points & 200gr Hornady Spire points. They are good in the 760 pump too. All our loaders should read & memorize his articles on the 25-30 & 35Rem loads because he made s...

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The Farce is with us

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Try these guys: http://www.aperturesnmore.com/product.sc?productId=29&categoryId=-1 Or this: 8-) http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=5098&sid=559d4ca510ecce4fd8ac63d29bed3acc Or FEabay items: :oops: https://www.ebay.com/itm/FILLER-SCREW-4-REMINGTON-MODEL-8-81-AUTOL...

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Harry, Got sight, wanna trade :?: :?: I have 2 extras, only need one... http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3837&p=19004&sid=52e705fa5a69ebd4f606ae0dbe12ee43#p19004 Need forearm screw for restore project Would like a 35Rem barrel & nut for same. Got 35Rem buffer spa...

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Welcome EM,
This is a great group to share. Have fun

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Whups
Jackitis agin

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From hornady's data sheet on their factory round ballistics: ===============vel 0000y 100y 200y 300y 35 Rem: 200 gr. FTX = 2225 1963 1722 1505 ====================ft/lb — =================2198 1711 1317 1006 == :ugeek: So with their load for the 200g we have nearly the requirement at 200yd. Looks to...

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The JAG show is one of the largest in 6 states. Folks come in from all the surrounding states for these. It's where I found my first Model 81; the one with the oval Redhead case, Near mint. Be alert there are other shows at the fairgrounds that are not this one, we have the Military Collectors show ...

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Anyone going to the Louisville show this weekend? (24th & 25th)
Brother & I are having a table this time. It's been decades since I set up.

Give a shout if you're coming; see ya there

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More PICs
Yep it's a 45ACP

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And there is option without the beveled mag well too

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Cam you may have another attack of Jackitis from this

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Got hands on :twisted: :twisted: At the NWTF Nashville show. A handful & will soak up recoil with the wide grip. However they're not for small hands. Just sitting there waitin for a drool IMG_20180216_131401.jpg AH :!: Finally in hand IMG_20180216_131432.jpg Look at the mag well IMG_20180216_131438....

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Thought the members might be interested in the Remington booth at the NWTF show in Nashville. Some cool &/or predatory displays. It was vverrrry Interrrresting their new emphasis on getting into the black rifles & shotguns. Nowhere are there the beautiful pumps, semi-autos, or 22s of old. I think th...

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Oh Yeah.

Now you're coming in there

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Brian, I suggest one of the following: https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-MOUNTING-SCREW-4-REMINGTON-MODEL-8-81-AUTOLOADERS-REAR-TANG-PEEP-SIGHTS/162864816114?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649 or http://www.aperturesnmore.com/product.sc;jsessionid=41468D77280010AE47259CB5188D2B84...

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From "Old Gun Sights" '98 ::

Marbles R6 sight screw size: Length .328 Head dia .250 Shank .181 Thread size: .182-40
(I finally found a reliable answer after 6yr)

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Bander
You had a great year, Bucks, does, hog, & a apprentice getting their first. Nice...
And the 81 looks ferocious with all that scope on top, SWWEEET

Wish my back would let me have that kinda year

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Roger,
As this is a very original 8-C Could you send some photos of the grip cap & the Buttplate, please.
I would also be interested if any one could photo the same on a M 81? It is good for us to be able to recognize these in online photos.
Thanks
Carl
PS I Like that butt stock, Pretty

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Rob, I have a Gr D with a Repair code "XXX3" that dates to 1950. It has a model 81 barrel sleeve on the 1907 serial # receiver, trigger guard, stock, buttplate, and even the magazine. The graving on the sleeve is period correct on the barrel sleeve. It even has the model 8 forearm boss that will Not...

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