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by Charlieb91
Thu May 17, 2018 10:04 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: New owner
Replies: 4
Views: 4414

Re: New owner

Thanks. Turns out the case was an 8x57 that fit, but that's neither here nor there I think. Sounds to me like I've got a properly converted model 8. Just need to check the headspace and I should be good to go. Kinda tempted to pick up a 35 Remington barrel and see if I can't get it to headspace. Lov...
by Charlieb91
Wed May 16, 2018 4:41 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: New owner
Replies: 4
Views: 4414

Re: New owner

Ok, I double checked, the serial on the receiver is 31564, and the barrel jacket has the code KRR3, which I understand to be a May of 1946 repair code. I've checked the bolt face, it fits a 30-06 case rim with just the minutest fraction of wiggle room. What about barrel thickness and profile? Was th...
by Charlieb91
Tue May 15, 2018 5:41 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: New owner
Replies: 4
Views: 4414

New owner

Hi guys, new here with several questions. I recently picked up a model 8 in 300 savage. It does have Remington repair marks dating to 1946, but according to research, that is no indicator of a factory conversion. The side markings on this rifle have been worn off, so there are no marks besides what ...