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PM to you.
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Seventh year at Indian Creek Lodge, Greenville,Alabama. Great folks and prime Whitetail country. Thanks to John Shirling and staff for another great year and hunt. This 8 point was chasing a doe in a green field at 140 yards +. Apologize that I didn`t have an 8 or 81 along. At least the rifle was an...

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Very Nice ! Handsome family. The shotgun is nice too. If you have problems with the firing pin in the future, it appears the same as those for an A5 or a Mod 11. If you have need to locate one and can`t I have a few extra. Certainly have reason to be proud of all in your photos. Joe

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I like it too ,but not as much as the one with the 'Pistol' barbeque.
Joe

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Welcome to you. I second the thoughts of Dewalt about the 30 Remington. Maybe I`m just getting older and have had enough of getting beat up with recoil. Shooting the 8 in 30 Rem is a pleasure and the reloading is not a big deal. Keep an eye out here and do a search on-line from time to time for 30 R...

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Our friend Pitchy posted his experience with 220 gr Speer bullets in the the 35 Rem under "35 Rem range report" back in October.With the loads of 4895 and his targets to show the results I had to agree that he may be on to something. Might want to take a look at it. Joe

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Nothing so far Roger. I hunted a swamp this morning.Shots limited to about 50 yards in the thick stuff so the iron sights on the 8 are enough. Was our first freeze of the season with about 26 deg but a bit breezy. Calling for still wind and about the same in the morning, so will try again. Don`t wor...

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Pitchy, You are the gift that just keeps on giving. This needs to be on U-tube for the world to enjoy along with that great one you posted earlier of the lawnmower/cycle. Merry Christmas and keep that white stuff up your way. Joe

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olskool, That is one handsome shop. I`d have a bunk,a TV and a small fridge and never have to come inside. Wouldn`t take much to convince the wife as she`s been trying to get me out of the den with all my projects for years. Somehow she doesn`t believe the wood chips and such from stock work and che...

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All, Resistance to our shared affliction has been discussed on many threads. Given unlimited funds I`m sure most of us would soon be out of room to store the 8`s and 81`s added to the collection. The funds unlimited not being in my future, new additions have been at a standstill for awhile. That, an...

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Welcome David.Roll Tide!!! Counseling here pretty much will be the pot calling the kettle black. The "disease" for me continues to spread and I`d be content if it was confined to Model 8`s and 81`s because at least with them the number is limited to those that were produced. Custom Mausers...

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Roger, I can`t relate to that term "Blizzard" . The front that caused all that reached us here about an hour ago with wind and heavy rain but none of that white stuff. Silver lining is that with lousy weather all night and cool/ cold for first time in weeks ,maybe the deer will be on the m...

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Welcome, and glad you have put your foot in the door and joined us. Hang around here for a bit and those other calibers are going to start calling you, so be advised.
Joe

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Welcome Adam, Y`all is universal and from speech to the written form is understood. Many great days spent in the woods of Virginia at a camp just out from Farmville. Every year after a couple weeks with my Virginia buds I would return to Florida and pronounce certain words differently. House was who...

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You are correct about options.Not all cats can be skinned the same way.Sounds as though you have some experience with wood so the facelift shouldn`t be a problem for you.You won`t be sorry for adding the Arrow products to your tool kit. You realize we will want pictures of the "after" when...

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A Big Welcome from a fellow 8/81 addict. You have done well my friend.I`m glad I didn`t see the listing on GB or I would have added another 81 in its most powerful and desirable caliber to my collection. From the excellent photos on the listing it appears you have a very solid original piece. The on...

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Couldn`t agree more as to the quality of Bob`s stocks and the fit and finish. Ditto for the folks at Macon gunstocks.It is good to see them up and running full speed after the fire a few years back.Good folks and a wide selection of wood from plain to extra fancy. Another alternative for a replaceme...

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John, I think I have the J.B.Wood book you asked about.PM me your email and fax . I`ll check and contact you with the copies after the holiday weekend.
Joe

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Welcome. I have posted this link before but,in case it was missed here it is again.This fellow went to a lot of trouble putting this together.It has excellent descriptions of each step and the all important close up photos that even a novice can follow.Hope this is what you were looking for. Cam.......

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Pitchy, As I looked at the photos....... I thought, I hope there is a video that shows this mechanical marvel in operation.You did not disappoint.You are definetly a man of many talents and skills. I am reminded of one of my favorite shows on PBS "The Red Green Show" http://www.redgreen.co...

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The collection continues to grow and the safes aren`t getting bigger. I faced this problem and ordered a product that works 100% as advertised.It is store more guns "storage rods".I bought the 40 rod set and used them all. Take a look at the websites below. The second one, JoeBob, offers &...

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The sight looks great on there and you have the windage perfect. With the shots high at 100 you should be good to go out to 200/225 with no holdover. I`d be very satisfied to have that group with my scope mounted 81. You did good my friend. Joe

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Welcome and hope you will tell us a bit about your rifle when you revisit. Yes, a #7 Weaver base will work and it will require that the receiver be drilled and tapped. Two different ring set ups fit the #7 ,a short and a long. The type scope that you choose or have will determine which rings to use....

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Welcome ! Sounds like a story here...40 year wait.. We like stories and pictures too. Glad to have you amongst us.
Joe

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Pitchy, I came across this article the other night and thought it a good one to share as it tees with the discussion in this thread.It is a long read with the author testing and reporting on just about all the 35 bullets available including your 220 gr Speer. Sit back and enjoy. I will say that he a...

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Would never argue with success. Looks like you have found the illusive allpurpose powder.If you are happy with it then load and shoot it. The accuracy looks real good and as I said before I may have to look into the Speer 220`s. Joe

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Whoa!! Pitchy Trying out various powders for your 35 is great and arriving at the load that affords best accuracy and I would think minimal recoil should be the goal. For the 220 gr lead that you are throwing 4198 is not a good choice.4198 is a Fast burning powder and is at home with small rfle cali...

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Thanks Corey,I`ll save your brother`s information should I be searching for a part in the future. I hope the newbie that started this thread will return someday and see that we deliver when a call for assistance is made. Joe

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Welcome to the forum. I just got the new catalog from Jack First Gunshop in Rapid City,SD and do find the plunger and bushing listed. You can give them a call at 605-343-9544 .Refer to parts #`s 62 and 63 on page 416 of Rifle Parts Vol 2 . Hope they have it in stock for you. Joe

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Thanks Al, Friend of mine just acquired one of these in 20 Ga and asked where to get a manual.I printed this off for him and put it together in booklet form. Appreciate you sharing the information. Joe

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Welcome and glad you posted a photo of your "new" 14 1/2 . There are a few of us here that collect this other Remington among our 8`s and 81`s. Agree with you that I`ve not seen one like the one you have. Will be interesting to see the response from some of our knowledgable collectors. Wha...

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I realize this started with "the bolt lock back " issue and appreciate the ideas and discussion. However, with the video provided by Pitchy I believe it is worth mentioning that a prior subject of discussion on the forum was illustrated very effectively. This was the post about stripper cl...

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32!....32!....... I`ve got boots I still wear older than that...Happy Birthday Cam, and Thanks for the great job with the forum.
Joe

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Any of the loads on the page you are using are well below the max chamber pressure for an 81. We`ve discussed this issue before when talking about the Hornady Leverevolution ammo. Consensus was that max chamber pressure for an 81 in 300 Savage was 46,000+. So load away and do some experimenting to s...

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Pitchy, That sounds like an interesting load for the 35 . I`ve never loaded anything heavier than 200gr Core-Lokts or Hornady RN for my 35`s. Pressure is fine with that load and should be a very effective hunting round with recoil in the tame area. The load I like most is the 200gr RN with 37.5 grs ...

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Jack,you never disappoint when coming up with a new twist. What you have described is "That horse of a different color". Perhaps the prior owner made a trip to Oz to come up with that idea.I can`t imagine what the intended purpose would have been. The 22-250 is a fine round in the right ri...

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Another Thanks! Posted on facebook with a comment "Vote like your grandchildren and great- grandchildren are looking over your shoulder and vote for The American".
Joe

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Thought someone here might be interested.These were posted today on 24Hourcampfire .Decent looking at a fair price and the 81 has a Redfield receiver sight.Only detraction noted was a recoil pad on the 81. Joe http://24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/6941313/gonew/1/WT...

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Nothing like a neat old 25 to rekindle interest.Thanks for sharing the story of how you acquired it and all the photos.I know there is a 25 in my future one day but no possibility of falling heir to one. Hope you will keep us up to date and let us know how it shoots. Joe

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Thanks for the post. After reviewing our "sticky" I`m a bit more educated. Glad I didn`t come across this one at a gun show before with a $2000 price tag on it.I would have passed thinking it was over-priced. You know your guns uhjohnson,I see this one topped $6000 and was sold.Anyone here...

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Perhaps I missed noting something in the photos or the description as to this being a FBI gun. Only mention was when seller alluded to the use of this type firearm by law enforcement and the FBI. That being said it appears to be a close to mint 81 and is fetching a pretty good figure right now with ...

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Imfuncity,that is a good start .I`m anxious to hear the results with the Chrony. Bit the bullet and found one with free shipping so we can compare notes soon. You will know you are heading toward an addiction when your shop begins to look like the photo .I never have to worry about what to do on a r...

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As you may have surmised Mitch is sanding my behind about a like new Chrony that he scored behind the scenes on another forum we visit. He is out of excuses now.....I know he can load 300 Sav ...cause I sent him dies,brass and I think some bullets.As you always say" Imfuncity" we are waiti...

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Think we have a bunch here and also some fence sitters.....Hear me Mitch?.... Won`t tell you that you`ll save a lot of bucks but it does allow you to customize a round for your rifle.Some rifles like a particular load and don`t shoot worth a hoot with others. Don`t load anything as obscure as the Du...

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South Georgia at my Grandma`s and you got up early to get the stove going for breakfast. You can guess who split and brought in the wood.The whole house was warmed and smelled great in the winter time from that stove but oh the heat in the summer. Nothing like a bonfire in the kitchen when its 90 de...

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Back in the day it would have taken alot for me to have given up my 870 Riot gun, but this one comes close. If I had missed them, ( not likely) the muzzle blast would have knocked them down. Shooting at night I wouldn`t have needed a Kel Light. Joe

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Looks like that was the reason for the two new holes.It wasn`t done at the factory. They appear to be straight and would give you another option for mounting a sight.Might be able to find something that would go for a little less than the sights made for the 8/81`s. If you decide to go that route ju...

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Welcome from North Florida. I could have written your exact wording on my first post. Look forward to exchanging information on these fine old rifles with you.
Joe

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Good find. A Redfield 102 would cover up some but not all the holes. A Williams FP 81 sight might utilize 2 of the holes as it required two extra. Don`t understand the extra 4 holes. Maybe a smith made up his own design. Either the Redfield or Williams sight will require some searching. Good luck, Joe

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Model 8 in 35 Remington for sale .Described as Super Nice. 24HourCampfire forum.
Joe

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