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by Freischütz
Sat Apr 18, 2015 2:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: vintage M8/81 reciever sights
Replies: 9
Views: 12726

Re: vintage M8/81 reciever sights

Hello – just saw this topic. I believe you won't hurt the rifle's value by drilling holes to add a period correct receiver sight. However, I prefer a tang sight. The hole is already there, and unlike tang sights on Winchester lever actions, the M8/81 tang sight doesn't interfere with your thumb's po...
by Freischütz
Tue Feb 03, 2015 2:25 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Any way to improve accuracy on my 35Rem Mod 81?
Replies: 19
Views: 18585

Re: Any way to improve accuracy on my 35Rem Mod 81?

You might check the bedding. I've seen several lever actions whose accuracy substantially improved with a bedding job.