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- Fri May 10, 2024 6:44 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Round knobs and uncommon buttplates
- Replies: 8
- Views: 134
Re: Round knobs and uncommon buttplates
Luke Had one of the 25R with the top toe plate, shame it was degraded to "patina", it sold about 10 yr ago. BUT my curved military style is on a GrD with the Lyman 41AT sight.DROOL SLOBBER !! My 32R Not Kreiger has the bottom toe plate I think. The first M81 I got had a FUNKY white plastic...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:58 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member in FL
- Replies: 3
- Views: 382
Re: New Member in FL
Howdy from SOKY
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:05 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: M8 stripped receiver and trigger plate
- Replies: 2
- Views: 527
Re: M8 stripped receiver and trigger plate
If there is a bare semi pistol grip M8 recvr out there I could be persuaded to do another restore. :D It would need most of the original blue, if it has 5 holes (below the left rib) for the G&H scope mount OK too, I've 2 ea whining for mounting :? . I've 3 ea of the FBI barrel (original ;) ) ass...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:36 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Model 8 curved tang
- Replies: 2
- Views: 412
Re: Model 8 curved tang
AND they don't make the thread dies anymore!!
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:05 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Sharing the FN 1900 Database
- Replies: 7
- Views: 678
Re: Sharing the FN 1900 Database
Cam I try to stay out of online access programming, but. I know Access would probably be better for photo display. However I also know MS products are not as multi platform friendly as others. That said I'm not the best to involve in web page design. I suggest some of the open source "office&qu...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:47 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: M8 stripped receiver and trigger plate
- Replies: 2
- Views: 527
Re: M8 stripped receiver and trigger plate
MAN, wish it was a semi pistol grip, I've a M8 stock crying for a receiver. A nice checkered original.
Got all the parts & a barrel assy too.
Wish me luck.
Carl
Got all the parts & a barrel assy too.
Wish me luck.
Carl
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:45 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Newly Acquired Model 8
- Replies: 6
- Views: 327
Re: Newly Acquired Model 8
When you get a chance check the production numbers. These are more rare than 95% of the winchesters.
Know what I mean?
Know what I mean?
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:42 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Remington model 81 F
- Replies: 22
- Views: 556
Re: Remington model 81 F
My compliments, I have had one of the M8s in hand but will likely never have one of my own.
They are very special.
They are very special.
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 1:15 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Model 8 Rear sight
- Replies: 4
- Views: 362
Re: Model 8 Rear sight
Guys the screw in the "Rem" sight is a fine adjustment, for longer range. BUT, ya gotta lift the leaf a little for it to turn. It's GROOVED on the bottom. (YEah :geek: :ugeek: that's right so it don't turn till the leaf is lifted) Those sights let us fine tune the zero, then use the elevat...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 1:01 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tulsa Gun Show
- Replies: 9
- Views: 833
Re: Tulsa Gun Show
Yea verily. Been to 2 Cave city shows in the last 3 mo. Have been fortunate to sell or trade items. The return of the funds spent paid for Santa. But my Bro put us to shame. Cobbled a table late on a Saturday, Sold 4 of his & one of his twin's. Blew us all out of the water..... :shock: For me I ...
- Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:10 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: SPAM, SCAMS & MALWARE ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 510
Re: SPAM, SCAMS & MALWARE ?
With you guys to keep the site clean.
Carl
Carl
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 11:13 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: If you need me (forum administrator)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 17774
Re: If you need me (forum administrator)
Cam
Just a heads up, I've got about a dozen per day emails from the forum that there are new posts in the General section. Plus a half dozen notifications with Cyrillic or Russian characters in the text. We might be targeted by some new hackers. Hope some air head Yahoos don't cause us trouble.
Carl
Just a heads up, I've got about a dozen per day emails from the forum that there are new posts in the General section. Plus a half dozen notifications with Cyrillic or Russian characters in the text. We might be targeted by some new hackers. Hope some air head Yahoos don't cause us trouble.
Carl
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:56 pm
- Forum: Just Hunting
- Topic: Trappin
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1169
Re: Trappin
Too Cool Like we don't got enough snow, just not as bad as Iowa
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 11:42 pm
- Forum: Just Hunting
- Topic: Trappin
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1169
Re: Trappin
Luke, Uncle Harry gave Mom a racoon to surprise Dad with a special dinner when I was a kid. Mom was so pleased as Dad had made a living in his early teens trapping & supplying meat for the table... SUURRPrise Harry & his dad had treed an OOLLLDDD boar coon, skinned & dressed it, gave it ...
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 3:54 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member with some questions!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1380
Re: New member with some questions!
WR While I can't be certain about the "cracks" they could be just machine marks. The way to tell would involve a dye penetrate test. IE complete teardown. One thing for sure, the 35 marked extractors are used for the 300S bolts, got 2, However the bolt faces are NOT the same. Yours is defi...
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 2:28 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: My first model 81.. is it a Krieger conversion?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2220
Re: My first model 81.. is it a Krieger conversion?
I must jump in here, as I too am the proud owner of a NOT Krieger. It's a 32R and the button works backward from the the K models. Plus I had a real Krieger mag one time & it did not fit, though it is possible the spares were matched to a rifle. The extra screw on the left is also present. While...
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:41 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: FBI M81
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1734
Re: FBI M81
Note: I am fortunate to have an assortment of the FBI parts. Rear sights & bonafide barrel assemblies. Sorry no wood or receivers. Although as I have already done several restorations; from repairs of non-functional rifles to a complete assembly from an assortment of parts, I would be delighted ...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:28 pm
- Forum: Just Hunting
- Topic: Pretty white wing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 695
Re: Pretty white wing
They are hard to hit,worse when they are high...
- Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:02 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Installing Scope on Stith Scope Mount
- Replies: 3
- Views: 590
Re: Installing Scope on Stith Scope Mount
Think that's bad some of the German claw mounts are brazed to the "ring". If they are N2 filled it has to be after the optic is mounted & fitted to the barrel. Scope is surgically attached.
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 12:17 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Manufacturing New Barrel Nut Washers - Preference
- Replies: 6
- Views: 712
Re: Manufacturing New Barrel Nut Washers - Preference
I've seen 2-3 of the bbl washers with stamped notches on both sides, they were some made that way. May even have one in a rifle still. It could have been traded though. Even got one with NO notches either side, a Blank??? There is no way of knowing at this date if they were factory or after market. ...
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 1:32 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Failure to extract? Failure to eject
- Replies: 4
- Views: 575
Re: Failure to extract? Failure to eject
CCT Got a couple scoped 81s, these ladies eject up, out the top; If your scope is in the way it WILL cause problems. The Stith & Griffin & Howe versions offset the tube enough to the left to clear ejection. The only over the bore mount that functions is one of our members "Scout" m...
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 1:21 pm
- Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
- Topic: At last!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3745
Re: At last!
Congrats Luke
Glad for ya, great find....
Carl
Glad for ya, great find....
Carl
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 1:01 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Stith Side Scope Mount Screw Thread Size
- Replies: 7
- Views: 701
Re: Stith Side Scope Mount Screw Thread Size
I got one of these in SAE & metric: https://www.amazon.com/Screw-Chekr-Thread-Gauge-Checker/dp/B0006NFUJW/ref=sr_1_20?crid=3T0CIFKSGFTJF&keywords=screw+gauge+plate&qid=1697396144&sprefix=screw+guage+plate%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-20 Works great for testing & is hard enough to act as ...
- Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:23 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member from Germany and question...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 928
Re: New Member from Germany and question...
Welcome from across the pond, you have good taste in collectables.
Carl
Carl
- Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:36 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 25 Rem Trials rifle
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1542
Re: 25 Rem Trials rifle
Is that the original bolt handle??
- Tue Aug 22, 2023 10:40 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Stith mounted 81
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1577
Re: Stith mounted 81
Yo Luke
300S will give good results out to 300 if you can hold it, I probably can't anymore. It's a mini 308.
300S will give good results out to 300 if you can hold it, I probably can't anymore. It's a mini 308.
- Sun Aug 20, 2023 10:00 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Stith mounted 81
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1577
Re: Stith mounted 81
Luke
I was referring to our Other 30Rem rifle. The sister to the one I have.
Still there?
Carl
I was referring to our Other 30Rem rifle. The sister to the one I have.
Still there?
Carl
- Wed Aug 16, 2023 11:42 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: Stith mounted 81
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1577
Re: Stith mounted 81
Luke Very pretty, but I see no lyman sights. Did You leave out on purpose or is it gone? I do like the Stith mount for it's takedown compatibility but I don't like all the xtra holes. I have NIB mount but have yet to find a rifle already with a drilled receiver. A shame Remington did not think to dr...
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 12:38 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Hooray !! Forum's back !!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1002
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 12:37 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: 8/81 parts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1142
Re: 8/81 parts
I have an assortment of FBI (verified) parts as well for those that have need. BBl assy, takedown screws, sights.
- Wed Jun 14, 2023 5:31 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: .300 Savage 81 not cycling properly
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2972
Re: .300 Savage 81 not cycling properly
Just for the record there is a video of Cam getting a stovepipe jam. It just flipped up out of the rifle & landed right back in ejection port.
Not that your problem is similar, just saying....
Not that your problem is similar, just saying....
- Sat May 13, 2023 12:45 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: New to me Remington Autoloading Rifle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1186
- Wed May 03, 2023 1:15 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New member from Italy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1268
Re: New member from Italy
Interesting stock(s), I note no checkering. Have you looked in the bottom tang groove of the the buttstock? It may have a Ser# there, & may be the same as the receiver's. I can't tell from the photos much about the condition of the wood, Could you add some PICs to elaborate, I'd be interested on...
- Wed Apr 19, 2023 8:41 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: 32 Rem from 1917
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1606
Re: 32 Rem from 1917
Good for U Luke.
- Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:24 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Bolt not locking back when I pull the bolt back
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1675
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:23 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Bolt not locking back when I pull the bolt back
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1675
Re: Bolt not locking back when I pull the bolt back
Boy is Luke right about the screw
Give you 3 guesses how much luck we have finding a tap to chase threads
Give you 3 guesses how much luck we have finding a tap to chase threads
- Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:03 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Split cases More data
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2073
Split cases More data
Our recent discussions of split case necks has spread. There's good & bad news. This may be off topic for here. Couple years ago I got 3 bx of Hornady 300BO ammo. Things went well at range for a while, but soon I noticed many splits in the case shoulder/necks. This could be dangerous besides the...
- Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:33 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: WTT Parts and more
- Replies: 30
- Views: 30848
Re: WTT Parts and more
Just a heads up; decades ago I made a leaf spring from a hacksaw blade. Had to shape the contour, thin the leaf, bend the V with the right radius, & create the curl for the pin that worked the extractor. All for a 5mm rimfire rifle I had no way of getting ammo for. The heat treat was the hardest...
- Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:08 am
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: WTT Parts and more
- Replies: 30
- Views: 30848
Re: WTT Parts and more
Checking: I'll get back 2U
- Thu Dec 15, 2022 3:33 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Broken Action Spring Tube, ideas for removal ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4876
Re: Broken Action Spring Tube, ideas for removal ?
This is what i suggested: https://smile.amazon.com/JUMBO-SCREW-EXTRACTOR-BOLT-REMOVER/dp/B07XNHRHCP/ref=sr_1_3?crid=29Z7NKK53UI4D&keywords=pipe+easy+out+extractor+set&qid=1671139530&sprefix=pipe+ea%2Caps%2C1189&sr=8-3 Sorry for the "ad" but I've had better luck with this ty...
- Sun Dec 04, 2022 7:49 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Split case necks on Grafs .32 Rem hand loads
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7690
Re: Split case necks on Grafs .32 Rem hand loads
Be very careful w/ primed cases.
=pull bullets
=dump powder, I don't suggest reuse
=pop primer in the rifle
=anneal; torch or leadbath, drop in H2O
=reload
Note: I've found almost none of new brass is right on neck thickness. A turn w/ an outside turner is good for accuracy
=pull bullets
=dump powder, I don't suggest reuse
=pop primer in the rifle
=anneal; torch or leadbath, drop in H2O
=reload
Note: I've found almost none of new brass is right on neck thickness. A turn w/ an outside turner is good for accuracy
- Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:33 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Working on the new 35
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2229
Re: Working on the new 35
Amazing how those parts interchange on precision rifles designed & manufactured a hundred years ago.
Try doing these repairs on the majority of others of that vintage & there would be hours to days of hand fitting to the parts "close" to working.
JMB rocks
Try doing these repairs on the majority of others of that vintage & there would be hours to days of hand fitting to the parts "close" to working.
JMB rocks
- Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:27 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Remington BULLETS " TNSP ?"
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1305
Re: Remington BULLETS " TNSP ?"
Put them in your walnut hulls they clean right up. Shiny!! Course your media will have some oxidized lead in it. Shake not stir in a large strainer outside with a Covid mask on to clean up most of the dust...
Or ya could sonic clean them, throw away the slurry...
Or ya could sonic clean them, throw away the slurry...
- Sun Jul 17, 2022 7:21 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Broken Action Spring Tube, ideas for removal ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4876
Re: Broken Action Spring Tube, ideas for removal ?
For this type of problem I have found the left spiral EZ outs to be most effective. Rigid makes them, Proto, & others. Just DO NOT get the L Cheapo chinese steel or Harbor Freight brands, they are too brittle & will break off in the hole. A good T wrench like for taps is also mandatory for t...
- Wed May 25, 2022 9:51 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: odd failure
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2633
Re: odd failure
Luke That's the first one of those I've ever seen fail... Only thing I can imagine is age & lots of rounds causing fatigue. Good find, wondering how you got it apart with the barrel stuck back. I had the same thing happen with a A5, it went boing at the wrong time, I had a cut that took 2 weeks ...
- Thu May 05, 2022 12:18 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: 81 Magazine Rx
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2560
Re: 81 Magazine Rx
Rifleman The late model 81s had bent springs, not riveted. The late bent springs work well in all my experience in all rifles. Decades ago I made some leaf springs to repair an old rimfire drop block rifle. Time consuming & nerve wracking at best, you gotta love it. Know this; it took 3 tries to...
- Thu Feb 24, 2022 3:28 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Early 81 32 rem
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3201
Re: Early 81 32 rem
Gents Luckily I have 2 32s, one is a "not" Kreiger, one is a GrD. One Might be able to pry them from my fingers with the right incentive. Kinda doubt it though. Specially if I can get the 25 Rem bbl assy fitted on the not Kreiger. I find they shoot reasonably accurate with factory or cast ...
- Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:17 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Model 81 Broken Action Spring Tube
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2726
Re: Model 81 Broken Action Spring Tube
Ty
when you get the tube, don't use red or blue loctite on threads, too much chance of peeling thread.
Loctite makes a small screw formula that is great for sights & stuff, I just forget the number. I've posted it in other threads just search mine for loctite.
when you get the tube, don't use red or blue loctite on threads, too much chance of peeling thread.
Loctite makes a small screw formula that is great for sights & stuff, I just forget the number. I've posted it in other threads just search mine for loctite.
- Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:04 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: WTB Lyman 41R rear sight
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1942
Re: WTB Lyman 41R rear sight
Ty, Luckily I have a spare. They are the ultimate in the Lyman type receiver sights. The 2 I have in service are great for the ranging shots with the rack & pinion elevation. I've a GrD in 32R & luckily a FBI, You are of the club of 1 of 30 known rifles now. (I think) Congrats!! Cam will kno...
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:30 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: OEM Magazine fit
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4407
Re: OEM Magazine fit
Or just get a trigger guard cut for the double springs....