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Sarge756

Address is on the package and I welcome the adult beverage, Thanks. The stripper clips from remcrazy work pretty good. Four rounds in the clip and push em straight down and you are good to go.

Sarge756

Western; Bench still piled up but I cleared off enough room to get to the press and supplies.I used same process with these that I used for "dummy " rounds when I was instructing. Primer is pulled and case is filled with silicone sealant (Goop) and a wood dowel.Assuming these will be handl...

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I need an excuse to clean the bench up.Send me your address (PM if you prefer) and give me a day or two and I will load you up a hand full.They will be 200 gr Hornady roundnosed. I`ll load them empty with a spent primer. Joe

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Happy Birthday Jerry and a Happy New Year to you and all.

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You did very well on that one . I am glad that I got out of the collection faze with Texan`s a few years ago or we would have been in a bidding war.The seller had some really awful photos and scant description and am glad someone that appreciates them was high bidder. At one I time had eight or ten....

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My Father-in law passed away last year.Only when we looked into what benefits were available through VA did we learn of his service.Many awards and medals.He was part of that "Greatest Generation" and didn`t talk about what happened over there.So many islands in the Pacific where he endure...

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That`s a neat option for a case for our 8`s. Your mention of the Leg O mutton type case as an alternative is on target. I have two Leg O Muttons that have carried a variety of my collection from time to time. I`ve used them with my Parker and Fox Sterlingworths and even my 63 Winchester. As long as ...

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Hello and welcome. There is one listed on GB right now with 5 days to go started at $50.It is listed as for 300 Savage but magazine is the same for 35. By the way it holds 4 rounds in 300 and 35 not 5.Good luck. Joe http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=260699881

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This is the newest member of our hunt club "Duval Lawmen" Jacksonville,FL. Pictured with his dad Brad Hudson, is very proud nine year old Bryce.They worked very hard for this nice buck.They were in the stand before daylight,took a short break for lunch then climbed back in it and stayed ti...

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Thanks for the tips Dewalt. True enough that would work. The Mod 8 doesn`t have the threaded hole in the barrel jacket but would be easy enough to add one with a drill and tap . Your cautions on drilling the buttstock for a sling swivel are correct. This appears to be an easy job ,but is in fact a r...

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Thanks for this posting and your efforts Cam.Will be a source for all of us to use. While this one is locked with replies not possible I would hope we could have something like Dewalt suggested on the order of "Gunsmith Kinks". Members could offer their fixes and kinks on the 8/81 and poss...

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Mitch (Imfuncity) sent me this info.This rifle is for sale on 24HourCampfire for $450 at the the moment . Go to http://24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ub ... ost5793136

Joe

Sarge756

First, let me welcome you to the forum.Second,Don`t let that Model 8 get out of your hands.If you are getting that kind of group at 75 yards you have a keeper. I`m not familiar with the ammo you described but of course the thing to do would be to duplicate it in a hand load if you could. My favorite...

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The magazine spring backwards has been covered.Hopefully the parts are not worn to the point of replacement. Similar problems with 742`s that I have worked on make me wonder if the fix I use could be applied to our 8/81`s. As most of you know the 742`s have a problem with chamber rusting .Soft brass...

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Cam, That would be worth a look. Two 99`s in 250-3000 are in the safe.Piles of brass and bullets.Duh???? Why didn`t I think of that? Arthur Savage was way ahead of his time with that one.Love it when someone raves about the 22-250 and I get to tell them that the parent cartridge is just about 100 ye...

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/REAR-SIGHT-REMINGTON-MODEL-8-MODEL-81-DATED-1902-/120797468289?pt=Vintage_Hunting&hash=item1c20171681 This one does not have screws or elevator.You can get the screws from apertures n' more and other elevators will work. If this one doesn`t do it for you , these come up o...

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Welcome Matt . Your mention of Leadville, brought back some great memories of Colorado.We hunted area not far from Leadville in Gunnison wildlife area for years. Went through Leadville several times and always thought about the hard work that had been done by hard men at that location.Stopped once a...

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Welcome ! It is good to have another Joe on the forum. Sounds like you have a great start with your Model 8 and will look forward to photos.
Joe

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All I can say Jack, "Lord that is beautiful". I have been anxious to ask you about the project since we traded emails and ideas about the case but knew you were steadily making progress.Knowing that photos were coming of the completed project has given me something to look forward to.Now t...

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I like that idea.Would be great to put a face with the folks we talk with on the 8. The ones among us that are computer challeged with posting photos can always call on Mitch for help.We all know how much he likes pictures. Most of us buy and sell on the internet to strangers.This would be an opport...

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Update on the "Beautiful" Mod 8. After two months it has a bid.Looks like it will sell for at least the opening of $549.00. Old car salesman gave me some sage advice when I started pushing Pontiacs in the early seventies, "Just remember son there`s an ass for every seat".Appears ...

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Thanks for the update Jerry. I was thinking about you guys this afternoon and wondered if Mitch was still there or headed home.I hope the rain he was complaining about in his last email cleared up and you two got to do some shooting.The tour of Cabelas and the other shops changed his mind on the Ing...

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The video worked just fine but you forgot to smile for the camera.Good work on the clips and congrats on the new addition.
Joe

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Your idea is interesting.We have had several posts concerning rebore of a 300 Savage barrel.These were in a quest for better accuracy/higher performance.The concensus from myself and other members is that you can convert a rifle to about any chambering and bore as long as you are willing to spend th...

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Duane, Differences in the two models 14 and 141 are similar to the difference in our 8 and 81`s. Same design with some refinements on the 141 such as thicker forearm and a longer barrel. Recoil is about the same as the 8/81`s and not unpleasant. Bonus is that a scope is easily mounted with Weaver to...

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Duane, Looks like the P.S. question on the stripper clips took priority and your original question got left behind.You`ve got a real" stumper" here as Cam said. Never seen anything like this.I don`t understand how the mounts using these holes would have been operational. The ocular lens of...

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Those are unique and am sure you enjoy the question and answer session when you take them to the range.Appreciate you sharing the photos.The different aspects of our hobby is what keeps us going I guess. At least in my case it keeps the used gun market humming along quite nicely.Varied interests to ...

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The one on GB is a good looking sight and you are correct about two additional holes drilled to mount it.Looks like it would be a good fit and out of the way. The SSM that I have requires drilling the left side of the receiver and of course sticks out on the side of the receiver along with the bar a...

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I agree with you on the point of the Williams being less expensive. The benefit of having windage adjustment is a plus also.I have used Williams sights on several rifles and have no complaints as to their accuracy and adjustment capability. I have not used one on an 8 or 81 though I have one in the ...

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Don`t think you would have much of a problem.Weaver still lists their top mount two piece bases for the 141.Contour of the receiver should be about the same for a Mod 14.Other options that may work would be the one piece Weaver base designed for the 742,760 Remingtons.I`m using a pivot mount listed ...

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Welcome to the forum. I`ll let someone else answer the query about transfering the post. The stripper clip discussion came to an agreement that for everyday use the original stripper clips are a bit pricey. As I posted in that discussion I bought 4 of the reproduction clips offered by our friend Bob...

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Dwalt....Thanks for the Utube link.Enjoyed it and have been busy last hour looking at the other suggested videos.Good way to spend a rainy morning. Ok.This just begs the question. When are you going to get busy and whip up some of these detachable magazines we`ve been talking about? The orders would...

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Mitch,Close but no cigar...If your K4 is 1 1/2 inch at bell then it is going to be a 32mm.The front tube I have measures 1 3/8 inch or about 30mm. Don`t think you could stretch it that much even with it being aluminum. Will have to continue the search for the right one.Heck that`s the fun part isn`t...

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Clint, a new set of RCBS 30 Rem dies at Buffaloarms.com $64.79 +shipping.

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Mitch, These are the ones I have in the parts box. I think the one I took the single photos of may be what you are looking for.Send me the measurements and I`ll see if it fits. Joe

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Its 1 1/8 inch closest to receiver and 2 3/8 at the end of the tang Measurements to straight edge on top of receiver.
Joe

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How could a 141 offend? Another great Remington rifle.Besides you`ve already gotten in tight with me cause you are a Savage 99 guy. I hunt with my 81 and 99 in 300 Sav also. We are patient here.We know that another 8 or 81 is in your future whether you do or not. Joe

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Mitch, That looks like an early K4 from the adjustment turrents.Give me the diameter of the bell and the length from rim of bell to where it begins to narrow back to the inch tube diameter.I think I have a front mount tube to fit it.I don`t have an early one to try here. By the way nothing wrong wit...

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Again, Glad to have you with us. Yes, the sessions at the range are going to be the convincer rather than what someone else experienced.All the calibers? You bet. I`m sure that the desire to own at least one of each in these fine old rifles is shared by many here and certainly by me. That is just th...

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Neat buttstock.A reverse cheek piece.Maybe he had a thick full beard and had to make room for it ? Glad you are making progress. Lots of shooting and lots of fun left in these old pieces of iron.It is a Great Country and we all hope our children and grandkids will be having similar discussions on so...

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Wildgoose , You are correct about the 8`s not having a firing pin rebound spring.This , applies to the early models.Perhaps someone here knows the cutoff date that this changed on the 8`s. This question was relevant on an earlier post by ctgodog under "Headspace" where he was having a func...

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That`s great news Clint. Looks like Ken hit the nail on the head with this one. Now you have the satisfaction that you did it yourself with a little help from your friends. Were you able to get any decent groups with the scope setup and all those rounds down range? Joe

Sarge756

Thanks for the post and information.Since I have two in 30 Rem now I will give that a try.We`ve had some topics on stripper clips and are in agreement about the high cost.This is certainly a better way to go.

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Clint I didn`t buy the wood. The seller had bought it from Bob with the intention of restoring the rifle.At the risk of Imfuncity getting on me for being a pirate that`s why it was such a "find". I bought everything for what he had paid Bob for the wood. Can`t get to it right away but this...

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This one is from 1908.It is 30 Rem and is marked 30-30 just forward of the bolt in the usual spot. I have another 30 Rem from 1910 that is stamped 30-30 Rem on the barrel band at the top. I havn`t had a chance to tear it down yet but looks good from what I can see. This was a find in that it has the...

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You have some work to do. I did this 7mm mauser carbine awhile back. Came to me with a beat up stock and covered in rust but it was all there.At some time the barrel had been replaced and had a very good bore.Full polish,rust blue and stock refinish was done with a faux case hardened finish to the r...

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Glad you solved the scope problem. Would be a shame not to use a post reticle(My favorite).What scope is it? Yes you are correct most counter jockeys at the gunstores are less than able to help with the old stuff we deal with. If you havn`t, review the post on Mod 8 disassembly by Jonbegood .The lin...

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Clint, The scope question first. The post and crosshair won`t work with the turrents rotated to clear the ejection port. You`ll have to get another scope with regular or duplex reticle. This question was covered in a couple posts under "scopes for the 8/81" recently. Headspace, is the meas...

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http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =251816877

Saw this Model 8 in 32 Rem listed on GB.Must have been owned by a Southpaw. The unknown Smith did a good job.
Joe

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Thanks for the info. He wants $150 for 100 or a buck and a half per round.It is 160 gr full metal jacket.Useless except for punching holes in paper. Buffalo arms sells loaded 170 gr core-lokt for $35 a box. 25 Rem w/117gr core-lokt for less than $30 a box with purchase of 5 or more boxes.

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