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by wanatim
Sun Nov 15, 2015 6:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: .32 Rem Brass!
Replies: 1
Views: 3370

Re: .32 Rem Brass!

Thanks for the heads up!!
by wanatim
Tue Oct 13, 2015 3:21 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: brass catcher
Replies: 2
Views: 4200

Re: brass catcher

I have been using a fishing net with a mesh small enough to catch your brass. This works for most semi auto rifles and pistols. Cut the handle to the height you need, then mount it to a "C" clamp ( or what ever clamping device works for you) When you are shooting, position the net close to...
by wanatim
Fri Jun 12, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Tang/aperture sight needed
Replies: 0
Views: 4560

Tang/aperture sight needed

Hay All, I have a nice Mod. 8 in 35 rem that needs a rear tang/aperture sight something that will use the existing hole, a marbles would be the ticket. I don't want to drill and tap. The rifle has a great long Adirondack history that was shared by the owner before selling it to me. I'll tell the sto...
by wanatim
Wed Apr 29, 2015 4:38 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Model 8 in .300 Savage. No, I'm not kidding.
Replies: 9
Views: 8227

Re: Model 8 in .300 Savage. No, I'm not kidding.

Guns America has a nice chrome plated Model 8 in 25 Winchester Short Mag. You might have to dig deep into your references to find that one.
by wanatim
Fri Apr 17, 2015 3:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Buffalo arms 30 Rem for sale
Replies: 28
Views: 18010

Buffalo arms 30 Rem for sale

Heads up....Buffalo arms has Loaded 30 Rem. For sale. 150 gr RN
by wanatim
Sat Feb 07, 2015 6:31 am
Forum: General
Topic: Stripper clips
Replies: 2
Views: 2936

Re: Stripper clips

Another trick to try. When shooters started using the .223 for high power the manufacturers were not quick on the uptake and the clip slots were sized for the 308. What we did was to glue/weld 223 stripper clips into 308 clips some times you had to do some file work to get the smaller clips into the...
by wanatim
Fri Feb 06, 2015 5:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Stripper clips
Replies: 2
Views: 2936

Stripper clips

Hay All, I have been reading some of you posts concerning stripper clips and the prices paid for clips for the 25.30.32 Rems. and it got me thinking. I shot high power for years and did it with a bolt gun using stripper clips for the reload in both .223 and 308. My model 81 300 savage runs great wit...
by wanatim
Wed Dec 24, 2014 4:42 am
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Checkering
Replies: 2
Views: 3789

Re: Checkering

Thanks S&S, I didn't realize this sight had a home page. When I googled model 8/81 months ago this forum came up and I never searched any farther. Sorry to bother every one with my questions when most of the answers are on that page. The rifle I was looking out had totally different checkering. ...
by wanatim
Tue Dec 23, 2014 7:45 am
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Checkering
Replies: 2
Views: 3789

Checkering

On the model 81 higher grade rifles, did Remington use a standard checkering pattern per grade, or was it random? Did Remington do the checkering in house or was it send out? I see some nice model 81's claiming to be grade b's and up but no two have the same checkering. They all look great but I wou...
by wanatim
Tue Dec 16, 2014 10:36 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: kreiger conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 5416

Re: kreiger conversion

That tell it all. Thanks
by wanatim
Tue Dec 16, 2014 5:34 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: kreiger conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 5416

kreiger conversion

Hay All: Could you give me an explanation of the Kreger Magazine conversion, who, what, where, when. Or point me in the direction of a link that explains it.
Thank you
by wanatim
Sat Dec 13, 2014 5:21 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: A great site for a new intrest
Replies: 14
Views: 9224

Re: A great site for a new intrest

Had the old girl out today but the "dogs" were not hungry. I'm interested in the 25 Rem. as my next 8. Ammo would be my concern. I read in some posts that you can reform 30's but you have to leave a little original shoulder to resize correctly then fire form. Any help from the crowd on thi...
by wanatim
Fri Dec 12, 2014 4:02 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: A great site for a new intrest
Replies: 14
Views: 9224

Re: A great site for a new intrest

Sorry Jim, I will soon be searching for another 8/ 81 and want to have brass on hand. I will be going to a gun shop soon that has lots of old ammo that's really buried in piles that have been there for years. Last year I found some real nice collector stuff. If I find any brass/ammo 8/81 related I'l...
by wanatim
Thu Dec 11, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: A great site for a new intrest
Replies: 14
Views: 9224

Re: A great site for a new intrest

Good info. Thanks
by wanatim
Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:05 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: A great site for a new intrest
Replies: 14
Views: 9224

Re: A great site for a new intrest

OK, so the model 81 has sling swivels. Did Remington offer the swivels as an option? or were they after market. I see gun parts has a rear swivel stud for the 81 but nothing for the front. Back in the day what company manufactured swivels for the 81? All right, only one more question. How far from t...
by wanatim
Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:54 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: A great site for a new intrest
Replies: 14
Views: 9224

Re: A great site for a new intrest

I like that "shooting pogo stick" Hay, what's the screw under the barrel?
by wanatim
Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:48 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: A great site for a new intrest
Replies: 14
Views: 9224

A great site for a new intrest

Hi All, Thanks to all the people who contribute to this site. I purchased a mod. 81 yesterday in 300 savage. I never thought much of the 8/81's in the past, kinda thought of them as fancy boat anchors. I live and hunt in the Adirondacks of NY and very much like the history of the region. One way to ...