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by Phyrbird
Sat Jan 17, 2015 11:06 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Dreamed about Model 8's again!
Replies: 6
Views: 5098

Re: Dreamed about Model 8's again!

I smoke tobacco cigarettes; no other inhalants for decades. :)

I may have a sixpack a year. :D

My scores in Grad school seem to indicate I don't have Alzheimer's yet. :lol:

Be careful my dreams have a habit of coming true with help from above. :ugeek:
by Phyrbird
Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:20 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Went ahead and hit "buy now."
Replies: 8
Views: 8288

Re: Went ahead and hit "buy now."

Pretty, Clean, Original. Nice one

Congrats :mrgreen:
by Phyrbird
Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Dreamed about Model 8's again!
Replies: 6
Views: 5098

Re: Dreamed about Model 8's again!

Ii too have those dreams, a Grade E Model 81, a semi pistol grip Grade F Model 8, a high grade FN1900.

Whew, if wishes were horses :?: :?:
by Phyrbird
Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:05 pm
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: WTB: 81 Police magazine
Replies: 3
Views: 4552

Re: WTB: 81 Police magazine

Photos :?: :?:

Please
by Phyrbird
Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:14 pm
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: MODEL 14 PROJECT FINISHED
Replies: 15
Views: 17155

Re: MODEL 14 PROJECT FINISHED

Excellent restore :!: :!:

The dovetail cuts are hard t get right with hand tools, I know. Did you use a mill?
by Phyrbird
Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:44 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello from Alaska
Replies: 3
Views: 3775

Re: Hello from Alaska

Be sure to fire form the necked down cases. I use 10g of unique with a medium weight bullet in this size case for forming. It will help you avoid too much headspace.
Carl
by Phyrbird
Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:38 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Welded Model 8 from Gunbroker
Replies: 20
Views: 20247

Re: Welded Model 8 from Gunbroker

Comment #1: I carefully have no comment. Learned a long time ago to try to stay out of trouble. :shock: Comment #2: I too have fallen down and could get up. :? I've developed a habit of trying to roll and cradle the rifle. :geek: Comment #3 I like to make use of my tools; if I own it, I shoot it. ;)...
by Phyrbird
Tue Jan 13, 2015 8:48 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Welded Model 8 from Gunbroker
Replies: 20
Views: 20247

Re: Welded Model 8 from Gunbroker

Beating our Ladies :!: :!:

Somebody get a strained order :?

Ten Ring, you could get a bad rep for this. :lol:
by Phyrbird
Sat Jan 10, 2015 12:00 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Bolt stuck on my Model 81
Replies: 6
Views: 5227

Re: Bolt stuck on my Model 81

Ten Ring, Just had another possibility. (SMACKO) With the safety lever down, look inside the slot in the receiver for the OpHandle. You should see the rocker down out of the way. If it's up and behind the bolt that's it! The lever could have come loose from it's shaft and allowed the rocker inside t...
by Phyrbird
Fri Jan 09, 2015 11:42 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Model 81 Krieger Conversion .300 Savage
Replies: 15
Views: 15706

Re: Model 81 Krieger Conversion .300 Savage

OOOOOO :!: :!:

More PICs :!: :!:

Pretty Lady
by Phyrbird
Thu Jan 08, 2015 6:25 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Newest lady in the stable
Replies: 5
Views: 5496

Re: Newest lady in the stable

And they flirt :!: :!: Nice ladies 8-)

But I think Jackitis has struck again.

I want another Model 8 :oops:
by Phyrbird
Wed Jan 07, 2015 8:54 am
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Model 14 in .32 coming soon!
Replies: 7
Views: 9597

Re: Model 14 in .32 coming soon!

Good one Adam :!: :!:
by Phyrbird
Wed Jan 07, 2015 8:50 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello from Wisconsin
Replies: 6
Views: 5296

Re: Hello from Wisconsin

My Gr D has the same kind of markings. With a Model 81 barrel sleeve on a Model 8 circa 07
It appears Remington did some barrel jacket repairs in the late forties.
by Phyrbird
Fri Jan 02, 2015 12:46 pm
Forum: History of the 8 /81
Topic: Our Ladies still in the News: Rifle Magazine Jan 15
Replies: 5
Views: 6664

Our Ladies still in the News: Rifle Magazine Jan 15

Look what is found in this months Rifle mag :!: :!:

:o
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by Phyrbird
Wed Dec 31, 2014 11:08 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Bolt stuck on my Model 81
Replies: 6
Views: 5227

Re: Bolt stuck on my Model 81

1. Is the safety lever up or down? To move bolt it should be down.
2. Has a round been chambered? test barrel with a wood dowel. (Gently)
Keep fingers off the trigger :!: :!:
by Phyrbird
Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:14 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: 3 barrel set
Replies: 7
Views: 6701

Re: 3 barrel set

Walmart had Bone collector cases with 2 26" long side pockets last year and maybe this year.
You could try that one, or a double hard case.

Photos please :?: :?:
by Phyrbird
Mon Dec 29, 2014 2:20 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello
Replies: 1
Views: 2405

Re: Hello

Welcome :)

It's good to enjoy our ladies, have fun...

Careful they like to live with their sisters, you could end up with Jackitis. :lol:
by Phyrbird
Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:38 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Model 8 E Xmas present
Replies: 5
Views: 6041

Re: Model 8 E Xmas present

Stop!! Stop!!

My keyboard hasn't dried out from the last time..... :lol:

Very Elegant, the condition of the checkering is very clean. Hope I can find one when the funds are there so I won't be kicking myself for the next 30 years.
by Phyrbird
Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:07 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Well, what do we have here...
Replies: 6
Views: 6398

Re: Well, what do we have here...

It's a Physics matter, the delayed movement of the buttplate is softened by the movement of the barrel/bolt assembly. You get the same energy transfer over a longer time. Thus it feels lighter. The effect is felt with A5 shotgun when the friction piece is set up right. To get definitive difference s...
by Phyrbird
Sun Dec 21, 2014 9:35 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Model 8 E Xmas present
Replies: 5
Views: 6041

Re: Model 8 E Xmas present

OOOO!!! Pretty Lady :!: :!: I am envious, both of the present :mrgreen: and the lady that made it possible. Congrats :) Very graceful tattoos as well, and I'm very surprised at the condition of the checkering. Could you post a set of close-ups of the checkering and engraving. Many of these have subt...
by Phyrbird
Thu Dec 18, 2014 12:03 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: Police on GB
Replies: 2
Views: 3284

Police on GB

WWHHHEEWWW :!: :!:
They are proud of it :shock:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =458893759

And it's freckled too.
by Phyrbird
Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:00 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: A great site for a new intrest
Replies: 14
Views: 9227

Re: A great site for a new intrest

Jack,

Are you sure? It sounds like commission to me. :D Commission of another act of buying frenzy. :lol:

Right now I'm thirsting after that just right trade at a show or here on the site ;)
by Phyrbird
Thu Dec 11, 2014 10:27 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: magazine feed spring malfunction
Replies: 2
Views: 2889

Re: magazine feed spring malfunction

Bander, Got one just like it. Spring is Broke :!: The factory dimple that locates in the hole showing has broke off. :cry: Fix: A new (or old) spring. Or Make a flat head pin that matches the hole in the magazine, step it down to fit through the hole in the spring, rivet the pin on the outside of th...
by Phyrbird
Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:00 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: A great site for a new intrest
Replies: 14
Views: 9227

Re: A great site for a new intrest

wanatim,

Boing :!: boing :!: Be careful you'all get bounced right into another Model8/81 :lol: They are contagious you know.

The screw usually is for a sling swivel, I haven't made time to figure out the thread size just yet. they are floating around on ebay at times...
by Phyrbird
Mon Dec 08, 2014 8:28 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: rear sight of parts set
Replies: 1
Views: 2692

Re: rear sight of parts set

Mr Johnson,
Did you get my PM?
Carl
by Phyrbird
Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:39 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: something I found at the local gun show
Replies: 15
Views: 14348

Re: something I found at the local gun show

Pretty Lady. I like the forearm, nice. And at first I didn't like the Williams tang sight, after using these a while I've changed my mind. Its the best one of those in that it is great for tuning your point of aim and no worries of it getting off. The only one I like better is the Lyman 41AT. Got 3 ...
by Phyrbird
Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:33 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: In Need Of A Screw
Replies: 3
Views: 3671

Re: In Need Of A Screw

If it's an early 81 I have found some were not drilled deep enough in the hole for the spring tube. Be aware this could cause the screw to get crossed.
by Phyrbird
Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:28 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Weird looking safety lever
Replies: 2
Views: 3126

Re: Weird looking safety lever

Yup, had the same problem, when you take the screw out you find the lever is supposed to be pinned. It doesn't always work. :o Best fix drill a new pin hole and rivet in a new pin. If you got a good mill. :x A good alternate; get some Locktite studlocker and apply to the shaft. Work it in. Align pro...
by Phyrbird
Wed Dec 03, 2014 12:30 pm
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Model 14 in .32 coming soon!
Replies: 7
Views: 9597

Re: Model 14 in .32 coming soon!

Congrats :D
by Phyrbird
Mon Dec 01, 2014 7:16 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: GB M8 huh?
Replies: 9
Views: 8857

Re: GB M8 huh?

Yes, I noticed the way the stock was covered by a rag and the slip on recoil pad. Wonder what's under that?
You might be able to get a grade D for that much :!: :!:
No tang sights, not even a Krieger magazine.
by Phyrbird
Sat Nov 29, 2014 11:53 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: picked up a parts set
Replies: 5
Views: 5159

Re: picked up a parts set

UHJ, I have all 3 barrel assemblies. Your 30Rem receiver parts just might surprise you and fit the 25Rem barrel. 8-) I would be very careful about headspace if you put the 25 on the 30R receiver. If it is too long you could end up with a separated case when fired. :x The bolts and extractors are ide...
by Phyrbird
Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:41 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Barrel jacket scope mount
Replies: 8
Views: 7239

Re: Barrel jacket scope mount

I've an idea, I'll see if I can post some photos in the next couple weeks. ;)
by Phyrbird
Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:31 am
Forum: History of the 8 /81
Topic: Layman - The Original Detachable Magazine!
Replies: 40
Views: 317426

Re: Layman - The Original Detachable Magazine!

OOOOOh :!: :!: Nice one, very cool implementation of the drawings. I also see it was made from a Self Loading Rifle.
Now you must excuse me, I have to clean the drool off my keyboard again. :lol: I'm running out of distilled water. :oops:
by Phyrbird
Sun Nov 23, 2014 12:07 am
Forum: History of the 8 /81
Topic: Layman - The Original Detachable Magazine!
Replies: 40
Views: 317426

Re: Layman - The Original Detachable Magazine!

Waayyy Cool :!:
I too look forward to photos. I happen to have one of the non-Krieger conversions as well. I like being able to take the mag out.
You may want to be careful; our ladies have a penchant for gathering sisters. It's called Jackitis :D
by Phyrbird
Thu Nov 20, 2014 5:08 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: FN MOD 1900 AND REM 8 FOR SALE
Replies: 6
Views: 7389

Re: FN MOD 1900 AND REM 8 FOR SALE

Rick,
I've sent you a PM. Thanks
by Phyrbird
Tue Nov 18, 2014 11:34 am
Forum: General
Topic: 38-55 reloading help
Replies: 11
Views: 8222

Re: 38-55 reloading help

Jim, Outside neck turning will help some. Use care, if you trim too much the sizer die will not give you enough neck tension to hold the bullets. Especially if you find some jacketed. The turning can contribute to accuracy, too. Inside reaming often runs off center in the brass. An option is to get ...
by Phyrbird
Fri Nov 14, 2014 11:32 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello from Central Michigan
Replies: 3
Views: 3577

Re: Hello from Central Michigan

There is another small difference in the bolts and extractors. Some of the "35" extractor claws are curved some are straight. Most I've seen are straight. The bolt itself differs between the 35Rem and 300Sav; the recess in the bolt for the case head is about .006 larger OD for the 300Sav. ...
by Phyrbird
Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:51 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Peep up or down
Replies: 6
Views: 5727

Re: Peep up or down

Roger,
You are so right :!: :!:
Many don't know how little difference the size of the peep makes. When you do the Trig and figure it out.
If however you shoot at ranges more than 200yds it can be more significant. :geek:
by Phyrbird
Tue Nov 11, 2014 2:37 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Peep up or down
Replies: 6
Views: 5727

Re: Peep up or down

I would suggest raising the rear sight; start small to see how much it moves. Not more than a half a turn.
My son has developed a liking for the peep sights, he shoots tighter groups.
Remember the small apertures are for full sun, and will fade out at dusk.
by Phyrbird
Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: AMMO
Replies: 3
Views: 3494

Re: AMMO

EEEUUUWWW :!: :!:

I really hate the idea of swaging down case heads. Not easy. works the brass even more.

We need to moan and whine till someone listens and makes more factory cases
by Phyrbird
Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:38 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: 25rem 115gn hollow point from 117gn sptz
Replies: 10
Views: 8771

Re: 25rem 115gn hollow point from 117gn sptz

10-4 on that last Good Buddy!!
We gotta stay safe and set a good example for others ;)
by Phyrbird
Thu Nov 06, 2014 11:24 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: 25rem 115gn hollow point from 117gn sptz
Replies: 10
Views: 8771

Re: 25rem 115gn hollow point from 117gn sptz

Charlie, A good group at that range for iron sights. I'm curious, did you weigh the finished bullets after the tip modification? Differing weights could very well cause the horizontal stringing on the target, if grouped by weight you may get a lot tighter groups. From experience you can get one ragg...
by Phyrbird
Fri Oct 31, 2014 2:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Making .32 Remington Brass
Replies: 18
Views: 18534

Re: Making .32 Remington Brass

by Phyrbird
Wed Oct 29, 2014 2:01 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Model 8 finish restoration
Replies: 4
Views: 5418

Re: Model 8 finish restoration

B-ware of Jackitis
these rifles need siblings
by Phyrbird
Fri Oct 24, 2014 8:39 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: My elusive 8
Replies: 11
Views: 10926

Re: My elusive 8

Nice I like the sights too ;)
by Phyrbird
Fri Oct 17, 2014 6:43 pm
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: WTB WTT parts w/ the right number
Replies: 1
Views: 3357

Re: WTB WTT parts w/ the right number

Thinking about getting a lady a new life. Does anyone have parts w/ this number? If we can trade for the correct ser # (7085) parts I would be interested in getting her back together. It is an early SLR receiver. I'd appreciate your input and spares to help her revive. What would a real FBI takedow...
by Phyrbird
Wed Oct 15, 2014 12:40 pm
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: WTB WTT parts w/ the right number
Replies: 1
Views: 3357

WTB WTT parts w/ the right number

Thinking about getting a lady a new life. Does anyone have parts w/ this number? P1020047.JPG If we can trade for the correct ser # parts I would be interested in getting her back together. It is an early SLR receiver. If not it might be an opportunity for a test bed (FrankenGun) for some of my idea...
by Phyrbird
Fri Oct 10, 2014 8:02 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: 32 Remington Model 8 Receiver-New Forearm-Reloading Stuff
Replies: 7
Views: 6324

Re: 32 Remington Model 8 Receiver-New Forearm-Reloading Stuf

Thank you Denny, a very nice trade. :D Just a note for other members, Denny is nice to work with, delivers what and when he says. :!: Bump We just completed a second swap, once again a very smooth trouble free transaction from my view. Mr White had to ship in a different way, very successful. Thank...
by Phyrbird
Mon Sep 29, 2014 6:25 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Check out Handloader for 300Sav
Replies: 4
Views: 6355

Check out Handloader for 300Sav

Look what showed up on the magazine rack!! :)
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An update on the loading of 300 Sav and an article on reading pressures of loads. :ugeek: