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Pichers !!!!

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Didn``t see what Midway was getting for the RN but this is a good buy on very hard to find Nosler Partitions. I don`t own a 25 Rem but these shoot lights out in my 257 Roberts and 25-06. Joe http://palmettostatearmory.com/nosler-partition-25cal-115gr-sp-50ct-bullets.html

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That should work for me and the boss. Late July will be warm enough. I know this is primarily a Model 8/81 rodeo but would hope we might include some other John Browning designed arms. Am thinking about the A5`s and Remington model 11 and other variants. Perhaps a thrower or two (hopefully electric)...

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Welcome! You won`t find a bunch of parkerizing fans here but your rifle seems to have been done well. Your rifle was once fitted with "Stith" scope mounts. These are considered among the best for scoping this rifle. Though the company has been out of business for many years these mounts co...

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Looks like many hours of good reading on a rainy day. Its a shame that the periodicals of today, including the two offered with membership in the NRA, have been reduced to advertising fliers rather than magazines devoted to imparting information. Many of the questions that newcomers to the shooting/...

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Adam, understand what you are after now. I`ve converted standard swivel sets to studs for the uncle mikes style removable ones. Makes it handy to swap a favorite sling between several rifles. Removal of the sling loop with a dremel cutoff wheel is an easy do that leaves a stud with hole to attach th...

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Buy the one on ebay and your done. Wouldn`t wait too long though I just bought one of the ones remaining. Thanks Cam, for the link I had not seen this one.
Joe

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35? 35? Heck,I`ve got shoes older than that. It`s ok Cam.If you can make the trip just understand that we can`t stay up too late and an afternoon nap is mandatory.
Joe

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I`ve not used any of the 25 because I don`t own an 8 in that caliber YET .However I have loaded and shot the 35Rem that he makes from military 308. No problems with it and expect to reload them several more times. Good to go on the brass he sent me.
Joe

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Great minds think alike Jack !!! Couple months back I was trading PM`s with Carl, (Phyrbird) and we talked about just such a meet and greet. Your name came up of course and I told him what a good time we had shooting and visiting this past summer. I believe Carl could be talked into a road trip. He ...

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Gene, Welcome from N.Florida. I also like the 30 Rem in these rifles. Duplicating the 30-30 Win it is a very well balanced round that is a little easier on the shoulder. Since you are a reloader am sure you`ve found with some of the modern powders like the Leverevolution stuff from Hornady and a pro...

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Looking good ! I miss her already but glad she is in a good home. Hope you take a nice buck and will post the photos.
Joe

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http://www.alloutdoor.com/2015/12/20/j-m-browning-harmonica-rifle-video/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=2016-01-02&utm_campaign=Weekly+Newsletter Can`t remember if the info in link above was posted before but came across it and thought it would be of interest here. Joe

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I was wondering about what ammo you were using.As Norm said the dents at case mouth not unusual. Not knowing who did the reloads and what brass was used leaves the question on the primers backing out up in the air. Can be an indication of headspace issue but with only a few affected I suspect either...

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Yep....Searching is good and is part of the fun.Finding that elusive part to keep these and other old guns shooting is satisfying. From what you have said I`d have to make the "search" for another gunsmith the first priority. Eighty bucks to rethread a screw?? Give me a break !! Wish you`d...

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You have a PM.

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Just looks to have had an "experienced life". A diamond in the rough that just needs some TLC. It is all there with no extra holes and from what I can see no pits in the metal. The wood has the common chip at rear of forearm on one side but the "ears" are still present on the but...

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You may indeed have some internal rust buildup that is most likely the bolt spring carrier tailpiece and possibly upper and lower tang. Assured that you have the correct bolt removed (there is only one) proceed as suggested with the rubber mallet. If that doesn`t do it you can secure the buttstock i...

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That sounds like a good plan Gary. For bore cleaning there is a product I use that does a great job. I have mentioned it on here before when we had a thread on rust removal without damaging bluing. The product is Big 45 Frontier metal cleaning pads . Take a look at their website through link below a...

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Well I`ll give it a try,though your information is a little sketchy. 6 inch grouping??? from a rest at 100 would not be acceptable for me. This isn`t a bolt gun so we can`t consider bedding or free floating the barrel so things to do to improve accuracy are somewhat limited. First thing I would do w...

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Glad the info got to you in time. Hope you are able to make that stock presentable after taking off that cheek piece .
Joe

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Bill, You don`t have a mess yet. If that second screw had come out then you really would have a mess. The second screw is NOT a stock screw. It holds down the trigger main spring and is Not to be removed. There is only one "stock screw" and you have it out. To remove the wood from the meta...

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Wondered where you`ve been. Prayers for quick recovery.
Joe

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For sure that is good shooting. Makes me want to give some extended range shooting with mine a try but the old eyes havn`t gotten any younger so the iron sights with even the tang or peep probably would be too challenging. I `m not surprised with how well this Model 8 shot. Think they are underestim...

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Well,better late than never for sure. Sounds like you have a keeper and the equipment to make it go bang. All of us would love to see some photos when you have the chance. Knowing the history of a rifle and having a connection makes it special. Interesting find you made under the buttplate. Someone ...

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Great info Cam. The Mauser brothers were geniuses but did`nt quite catch up with John Browning. Would love to see this prototype in person. Perhaps Jack can add it to the collection and I can drop by again for an afternoon shooting at his farm.
Joe

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Adam Lee has brought up a valid point about shooting the Hornady FN 170gr .321 bullets in a model 14 or 141 Remington rifle chambered for 32 Rem. Of course it begs the question of why they will shoot just fine in Model 8`s or 81`s but not in the pump guns. Without going into the difference of tube f...

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Agreed that it may be a detractor but just think of the fun you will have tracking down a Boone Saturn scope. I`ll get you started.....

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =508831685

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Good luck with your project. The Redfield sight required drilling some extra holes to mount it which to most is a negative. The positive side is that you have a fine sight that allows adjustment for windage that the Lyman and Marbles do not. Joe

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Well I`d have to agree that it is pretty sad but I wouldn`t toss it. From the photo it appears that the cheek piece was glued on over the stock. Might be a chance to remove it ,refinish and salvage what you have. If the butt wasn`t cut back too much for the recoil pad an original buttplate may fit. ...

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You have a PM.

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http://store.centerofthewest.org/books/guns-of-remington-by-howard-m-madaus-and-simeon-stoddard.html Cam you are 100% correct.Being treated to Illinois hospitality and getting to know Jack and his wife was more enjoyable than the collection. I was somewhat prepared for the 8/81 collection but then t...

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http://thegreatmodel8.remingtonsociety.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1898 The long anticipated trip to Montana from Florida was made and wife and I are back home after three weeks on the road.Mapping the trip with the assistance of "google map" the route took us north from Florida on ...

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If someone here doesn`t offer a spare add a search on Fleabay for the Buttplate. They come up on there often. Check out the listings as sometimes the sellers don`t know what model rifle their offering fits and just describe them as "Remington". You might find one by asking them to provide ...

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Try here: http://www.shop.macongunstocks.com/Remington-Model-8-Remington-Model-81_c115.htm I`ve not used a stock from them for an 8 or 81 but did purchase one for a 99 Savage a few years back. Quality was good and was as they advertised 95% inletted. Fitting of a stock on a 99 or 81 takes patience.J...

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Welcome. We indeed would love to see the photos. If you PM me I`ll try to walk you through the process for posting.

Joe

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I counted what I had on hand after selling the 250+ once fired that I sold here last month. Brain Phart!!....shoulda counted first. GRUMPA to the rescue. Have a hundred on the way from Arizona as we speak. For any of you here holding back on ordering let me say from reading the posts on CastBoolits ...

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Great show.For those that missed it searching for the time it will be rerun or available "on demand" is worth the effort. Wonder if Larry Potterfield, still thinks the 8 he had in 25 Rem was overpriced? Joe

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Thanks Cam...Have it scheduled to record.Looks like a good one from the preview. If they don`t they should have footage of you firing the "carbine" .
Joe

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Indeed, you may have a winner. Can`t find the thread (may be older than a year) but there was one here that may have been ventilated more. Can`t recall if it was an 8 or 81. I`m sure if the OP sees this he will let us know.

Hey Cam what`s with only being able to go back a year to review posts?

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Well....first attempt with taking barrel temps with the new toy not successful . Was getting readings around 104 degrees after a string of 3 rounds. NOT! I couldn`t keep my hand on the barrel longer than a nano second . Men don`t do well with reading instructions and I am among them. Decided I bette...

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Stopped at HF today ...my new laser non contact thermometer in hand

. Will test it tomorrow at the range with some loads worked up for a 25-06 and 22-250.
Joe

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All the brass is Sold.
Joe

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The below link may provide the information you are looking for. It was interesting that he was dealing with something we had discussed here awhile back: Model 8`s with Model 81 barrel assemblies..... a Model 8 in 300 Savage . Perhaps you might contact him for info on the firing pin retaining pin he ...

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Good to hear from you again. I and others have wondered what had become of you. That sawmill is set up like one a good friend of mine has down here in N.Florida . He built a good sized house from the lumber that he made on that mill. Next time I`m out there I`ll take some pictures and post em. Sure ...

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We all have seen the shortage of brass continue for longer than we thought it would and have also seen the outrageous prices being asked for ammo or brass to keep our girls going bang. Reloading for our rifles is becoming a necessity rather than an option and the shortage of brass for what was once ...

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I've been looking for a excuse to buy a non contact thermometer, after cutting I can pick the case up with my hands so I doubt it's getting 400+ but then again Im not familiar with how fast brass dissipates heat, I also did some research to the oil I'm using and the flash temp is at 410 degrees and...

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The change from shiny to the brown color may be cause for concern . I assume this is occurring as you are turning the rim down or cutting the extractor groove. Anytime the base or sidewalls of the case are heated care must be taken not to overheat them. The change in grain structure of the metal beg...

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PM sent to you.
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Search recent prior posts( past 3 or 4 mos.) and you will find discussions on this subject and photos for you to compare. Also wonder what the California compliant business refers to.
Joe

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