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by Adam Lee
Wed Apr 20, 2016 3:38 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Jack's Custom Engraved 8...& Carbine Barrel Assy.
Replies: 10
Views: 10568

Re: Jack's Custom Engraved 8...& Carbine Barrel Assy.

81police wrote: and that 30Rem carbine is done in a fashion that it looks factory. Very nice work by curdog.
Agreed! I wants one!!

Wow - wish'n my classroom didn't take up all my time (as usual) I have been missing out on some good stuff here!

Adam
by Adam Lee
Wed Apr 20, 2016 3:33 am
Forum: General
Topic: 99 Savage questions/interests
Replies: 8
Views: 6963

Re: 99 Savage questions/interests

I own several 99's in .300 and .30-30. I load the 99 with Hornady SST bullets, the ones they make specially for the .300 sav, over a healthy charge of 3031. It shoots 1 1/2 inches all day. There may be other bullets that work with this short cartridge, but I really like these. Thanks for the feedba...
by Adam Lee
Sun Apr 17, 2016 6:15 am
Forum: General
Topic: 99 Savage questions/interests
Replies: 8
Views: 6963

99 Savage questions/interests

Guys, I've never owned a 99 Savage but have been keeping my eyes open for when I see a nice one in .300 Savage. They are really something! Before I get a 99 though, looking to start building my knowledge base from a reloading standpoint - about .300 Savage - anyone here load this round, whether or n...
by Adam Lee
Fri Mar 25, 2016 5:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: My Blue Lacy Hog Dog hybrid....FWIW
Replies: 2
Views: 3364

Re: My Blue Lacy Hog Dog hybrid....FWIW

Took Wolfgang on a brief exploration of a short cave in the side of the mountain - only a couple dozen feet - he was more than willing! You can see his sister waiting behind - my wife doesn't like going in caves! You should check out Blue Lacy Hog Dogs on the web - they take on feral hogs like it wa...
by Adam Lee
Fri Mar 25, 2016 5:11 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: skip the .30-30, use the .32 Win Special for.32 Rem brass?
Replies: 8
Views: 6535

Re: skip the .30-30, use the .32 Win Special for.32 Rem bras

Hey, don't you get new-made .30 or .32 cases occasionally? I believe you had posted on this subject back a few years ago. Or maybe that was Roger. Anyway, yes I am finally getting into reloading but with the "absolute beginner" style of the Lee Loader kits - "whack-a-mole" reloa...
by Adam Lee
Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: My Blue Lacy Hog Dog hybrid....FWIW
Replies: 2
Views: 3364

My Blue Lacy Hog Dog hybrid....FWIW

Hey yall.... Just got through editing some pics from my recent hiking trek in Shenandoah, and thought I'd share some pictures. Cam and other Texans might know about Blue Lacy Dogs, or Lacy Hog Dogs. My pup Wolfgang came from a rescue group that found him as a 4-month-old stray in southern Virginia, ...
by Adam Lee
Thu Mar 24, 2016 3:26 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: skip the .30-30, use the .32 Win Special for.32 Rem brass?
Replies: 8
Views: 6535

Re: skip the .30-30, use the .32 Win Special for.32 Rem bras

This might help: http://stevespages.com/jpg/cd32remington.jpg http://stevespages.com/jpg/cd32winchesterspecial.jpg Note the winchester is a little short on the shoulder with a different angle, it will require fireforming then resizing. Thanks, Carl - I appreciate the images, and the info! Hey, don'...
by Adam Lee
Thu Mar 24, 2016 5:21 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: skip the .30-30, use the .32 Win Special for.32 Rem brass?
Replies: 8
Views: 6535

Re: skip the .30-30, use the .32 Win Special for.32 Rem bras

Should work very well and less likely to confuse the reloads . My stash of 32 rem is getting low and I may try this. Ranman, that's one thing I also was keeping in mind - the modified headstamps will all show a remnant of ".32 WSPL" rather than ".30 WCF" or ".30-30" so...
by Adam Lee
Mon Mar 21, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: skip the .30-30, use the .32 Win Special for.32 Rem brass?
Replies: 8
Views: 6535

skip the .30-30, use the .32 Win Special for.32 Rem brass?

Guys - I am getting into reloading finally - with "whack a mole" technology, good ol' Lee Loaders for a couple fave calibers. I was thinking of what you all thought about using .32 Win Special brass to make some .32 Rem - sure, got to turn off the rim, and carve an extractor groove just li...
by Adam Lee
Mon Mar 14, 2016 4:02 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Custom Cartridge Ammo - 30 & 35 Rem
Replies: 6
Views: 5580

Re: Custom Cartridge Ammo - 30 & 35 Rem

Sarge756 wrote:Adam,
Agree with Carl.. There is a Lee Loader in 30Rem on GB now for $25.
Joe

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =546552946
Thanks Joe! I'm on it!

Adam
by Adam Lee
Sat Mar 12, 2016 6:10 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Custom Cartridge Ammo - 30 & 35 Rem
Replies: 6
Views: 5580

Re: Custom Cartridge Ammo - 30 & 35 Rem

Cam I think you are right, if it's a 150 grn it is more likely a .30 Rem (what we want) and not a .30 Rem AR. I am beginning my foray into reloading, starting slow with bidding on some Lee Loader kits for a few of my fave calibers - nice thing about the .30 Rem is that once you get past locating sui...
by Adam Lee
Fri Mar 11, 2016 4:47 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Custom Cartridge Ammo - 30 & 35 Rem
Replies: 6
Views: 5580

Re: Custom Cartridge Ammo - 30 & 35 Rem

I came across this website, it appears they're loading 30Rem w/ 150gr Barnes TSX bullets @ 2320fps. Would make an outstanding hunting load. Please check them out below... http://www.customcartridge.com/order/list.php?gval%5BProdCaliber%5D=30+Remington&gval%5BProdUseGeneral%5D=&pricing=&...
by Adam Lee
Wed Feb 24, 2016 7:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Southern Storms - hope all are OK 2.24.16
Replies: 0
Views: 3000

Southern Storms - hope all are OK 2.24.16

Folks, just wanted to see if y'all might check in if you are in the southern states/up to maryland - from Florida on up, today's severe storms did some damage. Talked with my parents in Punta Gorda FLA and they said two twisters hit near where they were today, but everything was fine. Here in Alexan...
by Adam Lee
Wed Feb 24, 2016 7:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 6.5 Grendel upper question - Cam? others?
Replies: 2
Views: 3294

Re: 6.5 Grendel upper question - Cam? others?

thanks for the thoughts, Cam.....what you say is part of what I've been thinking as I move into this project. 6.5 and 6.8 are both cool and worthy. We'll see!

Adam
by Adam Lee
Sun Feb 21, 2016 6:47 am
Forum: General
Topic: 6.5 Grendel upper question - Cam? others?
Replies: 2
Views: 3294

6.5 Grendel upper question - Cam? others?

Cam, I am directing this question in your direction - because I know that you hunt and shoot with 6.5 Grendel. On GB there have been two or three 6.5 Grendel uppers in what I call "plain Jane" M4 format which interest me. I like the look of a "traditional" M4 type AR clone, as lo...
by Adam Lee
Fri Feb 19, 2016 5:09 am
Forum: General
Topic: Great 8 Event
Replies: 2
Views: 3497

Re: Great 8 Event

Jack,

I also am sorry that you and your family are dealt these difficult events. Don't worry about the upset to the plans that were started - be well, and God bless!

Adam
by Adam Lee
Sun Feb 07, 2016 6:07 am
Forum: General
Topic: WHERE ARE YOU?
Replies: 27
Views: 534968

Re: WHERE ARE YOU?

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...
by Adam Lee
Sun Feb 07, 2016 6:00 am
Forum: General
Topic: WHERE ARE YOU?
Replies: 27
Views: 534968

Re: WHERE ARE YOU?

Hey Jack - is the site generally located near Taylorville or in that general direction? I'm trying to figure out logistics already - so I can be prepared to defend my case to the Missus! For me, coming from Alexandria VA, it would be a drive split into two days since I think it's about 11 or 12 hour...
by Adam Lee
Sat Feb 06, 2016 7:46 am
Forum: General
Topic: Guns Magazine: reading old scanned magazines, 1955-1966
Replies: 4
Views: 4581

Re: Guns Magazine: reading old scanned magazines, 1955-1966

Guys, here's a topic of interest to me: learning more about the development of .357 Magnum-chambered carbines and rifles. I found an article about it in the online Guns Magazine collection, from January, 1956. It describes the practical conversion of 25-20 and 32-20 Model 92 Winchester lever action ...
by Adam Lee
Sat Feb 06, 2016 7:40 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Caliber and barrel interchange
Replies: 1
Views: 2977

Re: Caliber and barrel interchange

I just finished rebuilding 10 model 8's and 81's. You can interchange the barrels and actions in the 25-30-32 calibers. You can put any barrel assemblies on any action. There is no headspace on 8's or 81's as it can not be changed or adjusted. They are like many automatics the hespadspace is automa...
by Adam Lee
Wed Feb 03, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Extra screws
Replies: 7
Views: 6960

Re: Extra screws

You can check the inside of of bottom tang: the trigger guard and the number stamped in the groove for the B/tang could match the receiver. If they do it should be original. Another location for ser#s is inside the buttplate. A few rifles have more locations but not all. I bet it all matches, even ...
by Adam Lee
Wed Feb 03, 2016 8:47 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: 30 Rem for sale; 32 BBL for trade
Replies: 12
Views: 12017

Re: 30 Rem for sale; 32 BBL for trade

Thanks for the kind words, Carl - but before I forget - I did consult my Henwood book just to recall the story behind this fine "no label" or no roll stamped .32 barrel I now own. These were not marked from 1906 to somewhere around 1910-ish - instead, the jacket head was hand-engraved with...
by Adam Lee
Wed Feb 03, 2016 5:12 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: 30 Rem for sale; 32 BBL for trade
Replies: 12
Views: 12017

Re: 30 Rem for sale; 32 BBL for trade

Nice barrel, Carl. I like the "Y19" code - and that it has no chamber markings!!

Take care

Adam (being attacked by my own dogs preventing me from emailing)
by Adam Lee
Mon Feb 01, 2016 6:17 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: 3 Model 8’s plus ammo for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 6647

Re: 3 Model 8’s plus ammo for sale

If the .32 was a Model 81, I'd be interested. Anyone else?

Nice guns. Good luck!

Adam
by Adam Lee
Mon Feb 01, 2016 4:54 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Did anyone see that Model 8 sell for nearly $3000 on GB??
Replies: 16
Views: 14032

Re: Did anyone see that Model 8 sell for nearly $3000 on GB?

I didn't see this either - maybe it was a D or E grade, or something EXTRA special. It may also have been a POE-gun, since we don't know anything about the specifics of the auction.

Does make you wonder!

Adam
by Adam Lee
Sun Jan 31, 2016 2:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Guns Magazine: reading old scanned magazines, 1955-1966
Replies: 4
Views: 4581

Re: Guns Magazine: reading old scanned magazines, 1955-1966

Joe, You are exactly right about modern gun mags compared to just ten or 15 years ago. I can't believe that the NRA has not made their digitized copies of their extensive American Rifleman magazines available for public use - as the "for profit" Guns Magazine has done. IMHO the best years ...
by Adam Lee
Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: General
Topic: Guns Magazine: reading old scanned magazines, 1955-1966
Replies: 4
Views: 4581

Re: Guns Magazine: reading old scanned magazines, 1955-1966

These old Guns Magazines have so many stories to tell - the "fight" over the controversial adoption of the M-14 rifle over the FN FAL (known as the right arm of the free world in many circles); the early attempts by the US military to adopt hi-capacity 9mm pistols (in the 50's!) and much m...
by Adam Lee
Sun Jan 31, 2016 7:56 am
Forum: General
Topic: Guns Magazine: reading old scanned magazines, 1955-1966
Replies: 4
Views: 4581

Guns Magazine: reading old scanned magazines, 1955-1966

Hey there all! I have been spending some great coffee-morning-reading the paper time lately, poring over dozens of pdf copies of the old Guns Magazine rag. If you haven't had the pleasure, here's the main link to the list - all available for FREE download - and high quality to boot! http://gunsmagaz...
by Adam Lee
Sat Jan 30, 2016 7:19 am
Forum: General
Topic: WHERE ARE YOU?
Replies: 27
Views: 534968

Re: WHERE ARE YOU?

Hey Crazy Eights!Behemotosh Mr. B, I like the term you raised - "Crazy Eights!" What an apt description of many of us Model 8 (and 81) fans! Wondering why I never thought of that....LOL Take care all - let's see if we can't get the date/time frame agreed upon somehow, so that I can plan o...
by Adam Lee
Fri Jan 29, 2016 2:06 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: locating sling swivel in forearm: any thoughts....
Replies: 7
Views: 6503

Re: locating sling swivel in forearm: any thoughts....

Aw, I know the jacket screw hole is the place to get my swivel planted - wishin' I'd a never opened this can of worms! Don't worry - no M81 forearms are being harmed in this exercise! Since I am able to remove the plug screw, I am able to put the correct swivel in there. What I want to do is just ge...
by Adam Lee
Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:45 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: locating sling swivel in forearm: any thoughts....
Replies: 7
Views: 6503

Re: locating sling swivel in forearm: any thoughts....

Yeah Cam,

I know that the jacket hole is the best spot. Guess I will go that route anyway - what's the pitch and screw size again? I know it's been discussed many times before....

OK walking the dogs now!

Adam
by Adam Lee
Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: locating sling swivel in forearm: any thoughts....
Replies: 7
Views: 6503

locating sling swivel in forearm: any thoughts....

Alright, so this is one of those topics that defies easy categorization.....LOL....and it is not a big deal to me, just a series of "what would you do" kinda deals. I have a .300 Savage Model 81 that is a later model 81, with the more usual slab-sided forearm. I would like to countersink a...
by Adam Lee
Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:10 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: 30 Rem for sale; 32 BBL for trade
Replies: 12
Views: 12017

Re: 30 Rem for sale; 32 BBL for trade

Hey Carl - check your email inbox!

thanks - Adam
by Adam Lee
Tue Jan 26, 2016 7:21 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: 308 Brass to 35
Replies: 19
Views: 13182

Re: 308 Brass to 35

Eagles, it is all good. I understand what you are saying - pressures and the Model 8/81's are always a point of theory here. I agree in that the .300 Savage pressures - if you look at the CUP and SAMMI specs - indicate that we have some latitude on where we can go with loading our rounds. That's all...
by Adam Lee
Sun Jan 24, 2016 12:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: first shots out of the new to me rifle
Replies: 5
Views: 6731

Re: first shots out of the new to me rifle

looks good, Gus!

glad Joe sold you that .32 Model 8!

Adam
by Adam Lee
Sun Jan 24, 2016 12:07 pm
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: other remingtons
Replies: 18
Views: 12815

Re: other remingtons

I have always liked the Mannlicher stocked rifles - your 77 is hard to beat!

And what's the story about your M1 Garand in your photo album? Just curious. Killing time in post-blizzard Virginia!

Adam
by Adam Lee
Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:03 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: is this a model 8 round knob butt stock???
Replies: 7
Views: 7653

Re: is this a model 8 round knob butt stock???

FYI the book that is mentioned on the newspaper (if that is what it may be) regarding Theodore Roosevelt's Letters to His Children was published in 1919. Hope this helps!

And - I will also say, fantastic score on a piece of Americana you should be quite pleased about!

take care

Adam Lee
by Adam Lee
Fri Jan 22, 2016 4:57 pm
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: other remingtons
Replies: 18
Views: 12815

Re: other remingtons

olskool, (please remind me your Christian name!) I just spent about 20 minutes surfing through your gun pics photo album, and I gotta tell you - I like! Your Garand - what is the data on that nice rifle? Great lumber BTW! Super figuring on that stock! All those fine old S&W's - even though I'm a...
by Adam Lee
Fri Jan 22, 2016 2:44 pm
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: other remingtons
Replies: 18
Views: 12815

Re: other remingtons

[has anyone got one of these? it is my 1935 transition in 30 rem. it is the only one i have ever encountered. they were not stamped game-master, just 141 and a model 14 22in barrel. I do not have one, but you are right in that they do exist. Nice to know one is in good hands! I think I read about t...
by Adam Lee
Fri Jan 22, 2016 12:16 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: 30 Rem for sale; 32 BBL for trade
Replies: 12
Views: 12017

Re: 30 Rem for sale; 32 BBL for trade

BTW Carl, I could swap the .32 barrel on my .30 Model 81, right? Same bolt face, same spring setup, correct? Just thinking about that but maybe it's not as easy as that. And if you are interested, I have a ton of antique unfired 1920's era .32 Remington I am happy to sell. My plan had been to pull s...
by Adam Lee
Fri Jan 22, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: WHERE ARE YOU?
Replies: 27
Views: 534968

Re: WHERE ARE YOU?

Guys, this sounds like a cool idea - something I'd really consider planning for, given the right season/calendar selections y'all come up with. For an elementary gen ed classroom teacher, I don't usually have but summer time to work with. Although it is possible for me to take time off like a Friday...
by Adam Lee
Wed Jan 13, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Boardwalk Empire and Richard Harrow's many Remingtons
Replies: 2
Views: 8686

Re: Boardwalk Empire and Richard Harrow's many Remingtons

Cam, here are a few pics from the IMDB website (that's my attribution FYI!) that illustrate Richard Harrow's character in Boardwalk Empire in several instances with his various weapons. This one is a view of Richard's partial handgun collection. This is about 1925. Notice the Remington 51, the S&...
by Adam Lee
Sun Jan 10, 2016 7:34 pm
Forum: Other Remingtons'
Topic: Boardwalk Empire and Richard Harrow's many Remingtons
Replies: 2
Views: 8686

Boardwalk Empire and Richard Harrow's many Remingtons

Hey y'all - Not sure if any of you guys watch/have watched Boardwalk Empire on Amazon Prime, but since my wife does so much shopping with Amazon - this is one of the perks! Anyway, one aspect of the series I appreciate is the attention to detail in terms of 1920-1930's firearms. A character that par...
by Adam Lee
Sun Jan 10, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: my 1933 35 rem.
Replies: 11
Views: 10847

Re: my 1933 35 rem.

Nice pics - great background. Always appreciate the vintage look - I am not so into the "tacticool" style that seems to prevail lately!

Adam
by Adam Lee
Sun Jan 10, 2016 5:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: JMB lever action Winchester 92 question
Replies: 4
Views: 5733

Re: JMB lever action Winchester 92 question

Thanks for the info Mike, I have not been able to get out to the LGS to see if the gun is indeed still there - even after lots of emails and phone calls. Guess customer service isn't as great as it could be!

Adam
by Adam Lee
Sat Jan 02, 2016 8:33 am
Forum: General
Topic: Merry Christmas Y"all!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 6192

Re: Merry Christmas Y"all!!!

...and Happy New Year - 2016 - to y'all as well!

Adam
by Adam Lee
Wed Dec 16, 2015 6:13 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: A nice find
Replies: 8
Views: 7542

Re: A nice find

rem81auto wrote:I think the 2 pc. 30 Rem box metal cased box is a lot tougher than any of the 25's.
I knew you were going to make that observation.....which is probably why it is the first picture!!LOL

Again, good you got that stuff!
by Adam Lee
Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:41 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: A nice find
Replies: 8
Views: 7542

Re: A nice find

Cool. It is like finding those old magazines or records that were never touched in a grandmother's attic when stuff like that happens - the .25 ammo is a great score!
Adam
by Adam Lee
Tue Dec 15, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: JMB lever action Winchester 92 question
Replies: 4
Views: 5733

Re: JMB lever action Winchester 92 question

Thanks Carl - I think Roger is one of the Winchester guys, I should prob'ly email him direct.

My new 16" Rossi 92 is gonna be so fun....matched up with my new/old Ruger Security Six....the .38/.357 combo I've been dreaming about - finally coming together!

Adam
by Adam Lee
Tue Dec 15, 2015 6:13 am
Forum: General
Topic: JMB lever action Winchester 92 question
Replies: 4
Views: 5733

JMB lever action Winchester 92 question

Guys - there's a 44-40 20" barrel Model 92 in the LGS on consignment - could be as low as 700 dollars. No idea on vintage, but this 92 is solid but evenly worn blue to just steel. No active rust. what I have no idea of is date - didn't get serial - ideas? I know these were made 1892-1941. Roger...