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by Phyrbird
Tue May 27, 2014 12:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: My new hobby: sewing and quilting!
Replies: 7
Views: 5850

Re: My new hobby: sewing and quilting!

For those really interested I can link you to a demo sale for AQPS machines.
Send a PM and I'll forward you...
by Phyrbird
Mon May 26, 2014 10:04 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: One more payment and this is mine!
Replies: 11
Views: 10133

Re: One more payment and this is mine!

A nice clean rifle, a very pretty butt stock, 8-) and $200 worth of sights. 35REM to boot.
I think you got a great deal, Congrats :!: :!:
by Phyrbird
Sun May 25, 2014 8:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: My new hobby: sewing and quilting!
Replies: 7
Views: 5850

Re: My new hobby: sewing and quilting!

For those that can come Kentucky has the Worlds largest Quilt show every spring in Paducah. ;) We've been 2-3 times, and like to spend a night at the lake(s). 8-) The art quilts are incredible. The classic quilts can blow your mind. :roll: We even had an Arabian tapestry exhibit 2 years ago. :shock:...
by Phyrbird
Sun May 25, 2014 11:23 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: First Impressions of my 81!
Replies: 5
Views: 4815

Re: First Impressions of my 81!

Splitting case necks, 38-55 head stamp, HHHHMMMMM :?: I've winchester, CIL, Remington factory rounds in 32REM. They all say 32 REM on the base. You might have Real 38-55 rounds, my info says they are not the same as 32REM. I've seen only one cartridge for our rifles other than these: 25REM, 30REM, 3...
by Phyrbird
Fri May 23, 2014 6:38 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: SAAMI drawing
Replies: 5
Views: 4980

Re: SAAMI drawing

Just check my previous post: http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=3177&p=10389&hilit=SAAMI&sid=e8c2233c39179927dfc1c5e5685ccab9#p10389 And the link: :D http://stevespages.com/page7d.htm Warning there are downloads on his links that are probably monito...
by Phyrbird
Sun May 18, 2014 10:23 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: New member....35 cal. 81....what model is it?
Replies: 14
Views: 11715

Re: New member....35 cal. 81....what model is it?

Welcome, that sling is a really neat feature. And from the look a very clean rifle.
Congrats
by Phyrbird
Sun May 18, 2014 5:28 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Let's revitalize the 30 Remington (Not AR)
Replies: 13
Views: 12442

Re: Let's revitalize the 30 Remington (Not AR)

Just a note, they still haven't made it to the range.
A side note: I'm loading 7.62 Tok with them and 45C with 158g 357s using sabots too. We will have a range report when they go...
by Phyrbird
Sat May 17, 2014 6:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: My new hobby: sewing and quilting!
Replies: 7
Views: 5850

Re: My new hobby: sewing and quilting!

Trinidad, Adam, You are into something that is an interesting field. Cam would it be appropriate on our forum to back and forth about these things of interest that not directly related to our Ladies? These discussions Do keep the forum lively... My families have a long history of Quilting & sewi...
by Phyrbird
Thu May 15, 2014 9:04 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New member and Model 8 owner!
Replies: 11
Views: 8638

Re: New member and Model 8 owner!

Here in S Ky the horseback hunting is AAHHH limited. The only place you might try it is Land Between the Lakes. They might have regs against it there too. :(
by Phyrbird
Wed May 14, 2014 12:34 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Heads up: Takedown case
Replies: 2
Views: 2848

Re: Heads up: Takedown case

Yeah, don't they though :!: :!:

Or pack one to a gun show :geek:
by Phyrbird
Tue May 13, 2014 10:17 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Heads up: Takedown case
Replies: 2
Views: 2848

Heads up: Takedown case

Thought the members might like the opportunity:

http://www.foxriversporting.com/product ... edown-case

I've no affiliation with these guys, good luck
by Phyrbird
Tue May 13, 2014 9:34 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New member and Model 8 owner!
Replies: 11
Views: 8638

Re: New member and Model 8 owner!

OOOHHH :!:
The scabbard :!: :!:

Could you make me a brown paper pattern, please. I've some Mennonites locally that do primo leather work. We might be able to get some made.

Just send me a PM, I'll get you email and or address to mail to....
Thanks
by Phyrbird
Tue May 13, 2014 9:25 pm
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: My first Custom rifle is done!
Replies: 9
Views: 12311

Re: My first Custom rifle is done!

OOOOO :!: :!: Pretty :!: :!:

There you go again, now I gotta wash my keyboard out with distilled water again. :oops:

DROOL SLOBBER
by Phyrbird
Tue May 13, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Email Scam
Replies: 6
Views: 5315

Re: Email Scam

You wanna get them in REAL trouble :?: :?:

Forward the email to: spam@uce.gov

It's the FTC FEDERAL spam site; talk about a whuppin' :twisted:
by Phyrbird
Mon May 12, 2014 10:39 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: 1938 Model 81
Replies: 3
Views: 5107

Re: 1938 Model 81

A very clean looking rifle, Nice. I like the setup as a whole. I do prefer a bottom pour melter though, it's a lot faster. You do gotta watch, if the lead pours just right it will squirt back out of the mould. That's why I wear welding glove on the mould hand. One squirt of lead across the palm :o i...
by Phyrbird
Tue May 06, 2014 10:29 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: .35 Model 81 questions
Replies: 15
Views: 12141

Re: .35 Model 81 questions

Dale,

Apologies if we Jacked your post; have you a favorite muscle car from bygone years? ;)

Or possibly a favorite firearm we could share the enjoyment? There are a lot of rachet Jaws :lol: here, but we have fun and help our Brothers & Sistas.
by Phyrbird
Tue May 06, 2014 10:49 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: .35 Model 81 questions
Replies: 15
Views: 12141

Re: .35 Model 81 questions

Oh Yeah :!: :!:

Way cool Sarge, makes me long for the nights in Iroquois park after midnight.
Downshift, slide thru the curve, upshift go for the next turn; WWWAAAHHHH :!: :!:
Burn half a tank in one round of the park.
by Phyrbird
Mon May 05, 2014 9:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: My almost new 1950 Savage 99 EG
Replies: 3
Views: 3767

Re: My almost new 1950 Savage 99 EG

I like 'em too. Brother has one in 308.

A pretty lady :!:
by Phyrbird
Mon May 05, 2014 9:25 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: .35 Model 81 questions
Replies: 15
Views: 12141

Re: .35 Model 81 questions

#1. I smell another case of Jackitis in incubation. Dale there is no cure so might as well break down an buy another... :lol: (Safe and Model 81 that is) ;) :lol: #2. Sarge, I just realized your Avatar image could be a '64 GTO, Lemans, Tempest. My first owned car was a '65 Lemans with the stacked he...
by Phyrbird
Sun May 04, 2014 10:32 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: load data for 25 rem
Replies: 5
Views: 5076

Re: load data for 25 rem

SAMMI data calls for 2.050 OAL for both it and the 30Rem. I wouldn't let it go more than .005 more than this standard.
by Phyrbird
Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:26 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Model 8 owner
Replies: 9
Views: 6980

Re: New Model 8 owner

Blacky, I suggest you check this thread, I mention some good cleaning practices. http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3644&hilit=+browning+gun+oil Welcome to our group, be careful of the Jackitis . It's not terminal but very contagious. Seems like all of us ...
by Phyrbird
Sat Apr 12, 2014 11:00 am
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Does anyone here reload .32 Remington?
Replies: 5
Views: 5773

Re: Does anyone here reload .32 Remington?

Try the Speer 170g bullet, it's about the only one you can find for now...

See some of my other posts for reload data sheet links, also try Ken Waters Pet loads. He is GOOD
by Phyrbird
Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:56 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: New 8 32rem
Replies: 4
Views: 4760

Re: New 8 32rem

Oh great 10 Ring, Got 2 32s; one with a button on the bottom of the trigger guard, :) the other is Tattooed. :D

Really don't wanna sell/trade right now.. :mrgreen:

There are an 8 and 81 in 30 Rem I might trade. They're in above average shape, and put most of the ones on GB in the shade.
by Phyrbird
Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:51 am
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Ever dreamed about a Model 81?
Replies: 11
Views: 10383

Re: Ever dreamed about a Model 81?

no dreams about Model 8s :lol:

You should use a chest freezer for the guys, they won't fall out on you :lol:
by Phyrbird
Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:23 pm
Forum: Hunting with the 8 / 81
Topic: A Model 81 "Rigged for Pig"
Replies: 12
Views: 17143

Re: A Model 81 "Rigged for Pig"

I like those fibre optic sights 8-) I have a set on a Puma 454 Casull lever action rifle. They help older eyes greatly.
A bowling pin doesn't stand a chance :!: :!:
The bad part is after 3-4 rounds all you got is splinters, no target left. :lol:
by Phyrbird
Wed Apr 09, 2014 3:45 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: How to modify other cartridge cases to use in Model 8 & 81.
Replies: 7
Views: 6979

Re: How to modify other cartridge cases to use in Model 8 &

For more interesting downloads you might try these:

http://stevespages.com/page8.htm

http://stevespages.com/page7d.htm

Just avoid :twisted: downloading a book by "jolly Roger" the atf and others track it :shock:
by Phyrbird
Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:17 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: How to modify other cartridge cases to use in Model 8 & 81.
Replies: 7
Views: 6979

Re: How to modify other cartridge cases to use in Model 8 &

Excellent post, the kind of detail and references our members need :!: :!:
by Phyrbird
Mon Apr 07, 2014 6:47 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Anyone hunt deer with the .25 Remington?
Replies: 14
Views: 14907

Re: Anyone hunt deer with the .25 Remington?

I'll take you up on the rug :lol:
Ya know hitting the lottery isn't a bad idea, we all need a little fun money. (not funny money) :roll:
by Phyrbird
Sun Apr 06, 2014 2:49 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Anyone hunt deer with the .25 Remington?
Replies: 14
Views: 14907

Re: Anyone hunt deer with the .25 Remington?

I recall an article of a Wyoming or Colorado grizzly that was known to have killed multiple hunters, scores of dogs, and several trail horses. It was in American Rifleman or Guns & Ammo magazine. Eventually he was killed by a famous hunter after he lost all his dogs. The gent emptied his Winches...
by Phyrbird
Sun Apr 06, 2014 2:29 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: compass
Replies: 4
Views: 4589

Re: compass

Shades of Boy Scout topography maps and overnites under a pauncho. Yeah, I remember :)
by Phyrbird
Fri Apr 04, 2014 12:12 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: New case
Replies: 2
Views: 3440

Re: New case

Nice :!: :!:
What's the lining?
Do you plan a lid hinge and/or buckle?
by Phyrbird
Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:00 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Hornady 200gr FTX Lever Evolution Ammo?
Replies: 8
Views: 6787

Re: Hornady 200gr FTX Lever Evolution Ammo?

Having experience with a few hi-power rifles I must comment. Many times the performance of a cartridge has more to do with a individual rifle than the shooter or the round. I've a Springfield 03 reworked to 270 that will group under a quarter at 200yds if I do my part. :D I traded off a 742 in 3006 ...
by Phyrbird
Mon Mar 31, 2014 5:29 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Did I take to much off the comb ??
Replies: 3
Views: 3641

Re: Did I take to much off the comb ??

I'm surprised the bolt spring housing isn't showing :!: :!: :lol:
It also looks like the butt plate has been "modified" :shock:

Ya know at one time that was a nice semi-pistol grip stock :cry:
by Phyrbird
Sun Mar 30, 2014 11:28 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Just Registered Hello all
Replies: 4
Views: 3947

Re: Just Registered Hello all

Welcome :D
Cool Ideas; see my post on sabots in 30 REm 8-)
by Phyrbird
Thu Mar 27, 2014 9:21 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: First model 81. Thanks for a great site.
Replies: 3
Views: 4256

Re: First model 81. Thanks for a great site.

Jackitis Epidemic :lol: :lol:
by Phyrbird
Tue Mar 25, 2014 3:01 pm
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: FN for sale on Gunbroker ends 3/24/2014
Replies: 14
Views: 12015

Re: FN for sale on Gunbroker ends 3/24/2014

Con grats :!: :!:

PICS Yeah :!: :!:
by Phyrbird
Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Let's revitalize the 30 Remington (Not AR)
Replies: 13
Views: 12442

Re: Let's revitalize the 30 Remington (Not AR)

Moving Daughter :shock:

When I get to the range I'll try to chronograph just for fun. Let you know soon as..... :oops:
by Phyrbird
Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Long wait for brass
Replies: 26
Views: 24012

Re: Long wait for brass

Next time I'm at my FAVORITE ;) reloading store (I only get to go once or twice a year :oops: ) if they still have 30 Rem brass do you still want some?
Got some, been there. Anybody want some? (30 Rem) :D

Carl
by Phyrbird
Sun Mar 23, 2014 10:25 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Re chambered 8
Replies: 5
Views: 4565

Re: Re chambered 8

Sarge, Sorry if I was too brief, I was commenting on his 250 Savage chambering and comparing it to the 300 Savage. They are about the same pressure rating and effective recoil. The 300Sav components should work just fine in our Ladies for any of the Savage calibers with a little tuning. I was also e...
by Phyrbird
Sun Mar 23, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Re chambered 8
Replies: 5
Views: 4565

Re: Re chambered 8

You should check to see if the barrel springs are for a 300 Savage. This rifle has demonstrated it is very capable of handling the Savage caliber. ;) However the 25 Rem springs are not, It could cause damage to the rear of the receiver from excessive slam. :shock: Another possible problem could be i...
by Phyrbird
Fri Mar 21, 2014 6:08 pm
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Stevens 520: NOT a Remington...a Browning!
Replies: 8
Views: 7674

Re: Stevens 520: NOT a Remington...a Browning!

Adam,
I like the figure in that stock, pretty :!: :!:
The rest of this lady looks a lot better than the first images you posted. Good job...
by Phyrbird
Sat Mar 15, 2014 9:37 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Long wait for brass
Replies: 26
Views: 24012

Re: Long wait for brass

Adam, You and I think a lot alike. :D Next time I'm at my FAVORITE ;) reloading store (I only get to go once or twice a year :oops: ) if they still have 30 Rem brass do you still want some? I'll get one bag for me two for you. Think they are 100 pcs per bag... Can you afford it? I'm tapped out. They...
by Phyrbird
Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:43 pm
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: Barrel shroud sling screw
Replies: 2
Views: 3642

Re: Barrel shroud sling screw

by Phyrbird
Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:37 am
Forum: General
Topic: Long wait for brass
Replies: 26
Views: 24012

Re: Long wait for brass

Great find Adam :!: :!:
by Phyrbird
Sun Mar 09, 2014 1:20 am
Forum: General
Topic: Long Recoil Dying?...50BMG Bullpup
Replies: 4
Views: 4607

Re: Long Recoil Dying?...50BMG Bullpup

$5 a round is not the worst of it. Guess the price of a rifle, then scope and mounts that will handle the pounding.
OWWWWW :shock:
by Phyrbird
Sun Mar 09, 2014 1:17 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Finally Have My First Model 8!
Replies: 4
Views: 4475

Re: Finally Have My First Model 8!

Sounds like you got a great deal, congrats. :mrgreen:
And Welcome....
by Phyrbird
Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:56 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Redirection of our site
Replies: 3
Views: 3403

Redirection of our site

Cam, David, Lately I noticed Firefox is blocking "redirecting to another page" a lot on the new posts. :oops: That is usually a sign of virus or phishing activity. You might consider checking for some unwanted stuff on the site, please. I run pretty stout virus protection from this end, :u...
by Phyrbird
Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:25 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: What caliber is best for reloading?
Replies: 6
Views: 5235

Re: What caliber is best for reloading?

If you're getting started Lee equipment is often the most cost effective. I have a lot of their dies, priming tools, & have owned a lot of their presses. I suggest a turret press to start, it allows you to set the dies then LEAVE them ALONE. I like the Forster case trimmer and outside neck turne...
by Phyrbird
Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: OLD RUSTY MODEL 8 FOR SALE
Replies: 4
Views: 5696

Re: OLD RUSTY MODEL 8 FOR SALE

I got the butt stock for it.