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- Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:49 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Source for .35 Remington Dummy Loads
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7048
Re: Source for .35 Remington Dummy Loads
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.
- Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:07 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Source for .35 Remington Dummy Loads
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7048
Re: Source for .35 Remington Dummy Loads
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...
- Sun Jan 01, 2012 6:39 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Source for .35 Remington Dummy Loads
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7048
Re: Source for .35 Remington Dummy Loads
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
- Sun Jan 01, 2012 6:33 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Senior Birthday Celebration
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4690
Re: Senior Birthday Celebration
Happy Birthday Jerry and a Happy New Year to you and all.
- Mon Dec 19, 2011 4:58 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Interesting rifle scope acquisition
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3400
Re: Interesting rifle scope acquisition
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....
- Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:18 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Remember Pearl Harbor
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3518
Re: Remember Pearl Harbor
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...
- Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:05 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: M8/81 Carrying Case
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3580
Re: M8/81 Carrying Case
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 ...
- Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:43 pm
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: 5 round magazine remington 81 .35 cal
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5088
Re: 5 round magazine remington 81 .35 cal
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
- Tue Nov 22, 2011 12:40 pm
- Forum: Just Hunting
- Topic: First Hunt,First Shot,First Deer for a nine year old
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7923
First Hunt,First Shot,First Deer for a nine year old
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...
- Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:23 pm
- Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
- Topic: Remingtom M81 Front Sling Swivel Mounting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7986
Re: Remingtom M81 Front Sling Swivel Mounting
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...
- Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:51 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: New Posting from 81police
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3751
Re: New Posting from 81police
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...
- Tue Nov 08, 2011 9:44 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: 1910 Model 8 35 Remington
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2365
1910 Model 8 35 Remington
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
Joe
- Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:41 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: A couple Rem. Mod. 8 questions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3671
Re: A couple Rem. Mod. 8 questions
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...
- Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:16 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Ejector problems in M81/.300 Savage
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15485
Re: Ejector problems in M81/.300 Savage
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...
- Thu Oct 27, 2011 3:51 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Ok, now that carbines have been made ...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5571
Re: Ok, now that carbines have been made ...
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...
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 10:24 am
- Forum: Wanted to buy
- Topic: Found the rear sight I needed.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3138
Re: Want a rear sight
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...
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:47 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New to the site...long time owner.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3062
Re: New to the site...long time owner.
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...
- Mon Oct 24, 2011 5:25 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Hello to all
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4120
Re: Hello to all
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
Joe
- Thu Oct 20, 2011 2:17 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Jack's Cased Project Rifle!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13912
Re: Jack's Cased Project Rifle!
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...
- Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:08 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: GREAT MODEL 8 & 81 GUN SHOW
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4373
Re: GREAT MODEL 8 & 81 GUN SHOW
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...
- Fri Oct 14, 2011 10:25 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Beautiful ....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10406
Re: Beautiful ....
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 ...
- Fri Oct 14, 2011 10:06 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Time with imfuncity
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6860
Re: Time with imfuncity
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...
- Fri Oct 14, 2011 7:11 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: .25/.30/and .32 strippers.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 16326
Re: .25/.30/and .32 strippers.
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
Joe
- Fri Oct 14, 2011 3:19 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Ok, now that carbines have been made ...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5571
Re: Ok, now that carbines have been made ...
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...
- Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:57 pm
- Forum: Other Remingtons'
- Topic: Model 141 - .35 Rem
- Replies: 34
- Views: 29597
Re: Model 141 - .35 Rem
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...
- Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:37 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Remington Model 81 base search
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14120
Re: Remington Model 81 base search
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...
- Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:40 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Anybody else have strange firearms?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14390
Re: Anybody else have strange firearms?
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 ...
- Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:49 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Williams Fool Proof sight
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4260
Re: Williams Fool Proof sight
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...
- Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:17 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Williams Fool Proof sight
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4260
Re: Williams Fool Proof sight
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 ...
- Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:58 pm
- Forum: Other Remingtons'
- Topic: If I was to come across a Remington model 14
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3465
Re: If I was to come across a Remington model 14
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 ...
- Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:24 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Remington Model 81 base search
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14120
Re: Remington Model 81 base search
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...
- Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:03 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: M81 in .300 Savage Accuracy Test Today
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12067
Re: M81 in .300 Savage Accuracy Test Today
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...
- Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:21 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: M8/81 Scoped
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10211
Re: M8/81 Scoped
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...
- Tue Oct 04, 2011 7:54 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: GB 25Rem, others, & parts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6617
Re: GB 25Rem, others, & parts
Clint, a new set of RCBS 30 Rem dies at Buffaloarms.com $64.79 +shipping.
- Mon Oct 03, 2011 6:40 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: M8/81 Scoped
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10211
Re: M8/81 Scoped
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
- Mon Oct 03, 2011 11:26 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Random model 8 question.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2825
Re: Random model 8 question.
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
Joe
- Mon Oct 03, 2011 11:21 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: I got my first 81 today
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7821
Re: I got my first 81 today
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
- Mon Oct 03, 2011 10:32 am
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: M8/81 Scoped
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10211
Re: M8/81 Scoped
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...
- Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:12 am
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: What kind of accuracy should I expect?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5387
Re: What kind of accuracy should I expect?
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...
- Fri Sep 30, 2011 6:19 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: My First Model 8 Update-Primer Issue Solved
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9378
Re: My First Model 8 Update
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...
- Thu Sep 29, 2011 7:17 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: My First Model 8 Update-Primer Issue Solved
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9378
Re: My First Model 8 Update
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...
- Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:20 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Headspace
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7489
Re: Headspace
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
- Sun Sep 25, 2011 6:23 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: stripper clips
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2156
Re: stripper clips
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.
- Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:49 am
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: New Member to the Collection
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4111
Re: New Member to the Collection
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...
- Sat Sep 24, 2011 8:13 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: New Member to the Collection
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4111
New Member to the Collection
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...
- Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:53 pm
- Forum: Other Remingtons'
- Topic: My winter project: Faux Number 4
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9142
Re: My winter project: Faux Number 4
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...
- Sat Sep 24, 2011 3:24 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Headspace
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7489
Re: Headspace
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...
- Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:56 pm
- Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
- Topic: Headspace
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7489
Re: Headspace
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...
- Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:36 pm
- Forum: The Great Model 8
- Topic: Model 8 with an Ambidextrous Safety
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4335
Model 8 with an Ambidextrous Safety
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
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
- Wed Sep 21, 2011 5:33 pm
- Forum: For Sale or Trade
- Topic: .30 ammo on ARMSLIST
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6149
Re: .30 ammo on ARMSLIST
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.