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by Bandersnatch
Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:38 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hey!!!!!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 5735

Re: Hey!!!!!!!

Howdy do!
by Bandersnatch
Sat Feb 20, 2016 8:33 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: krieger?
Replies: 7
Views: 6953

Re: krieger?

Dang.....
by Bandersnatch
Tue Feb 16, 2016 3:53 pm
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: New FN owner looking for information and advice
Replies: 18
Views: 18746

Re: New FN owner looking for information and advice

My grand and glorious opinion is thus: just give it a good cleaning, inside and out. If you're unsure of take down procedures there is scads of helpful advice around here. Being an all steel gun, it makes nothing of harsh cleaners like gun scrubber, to get the old gunk out of the action, and then so...
by Bandersnatch
Tue Feb 16, 2016 10:52 am
Forum: ~FN 1900 Rifle~
Topic: New FN owner looking for information and advice
Replies: 18
Views: 18746

Re: New FN owner looking for information and advice

Pictures, yes indeed.
by Bandersnatch
Sat Feb 13, 2016 11:27 am
Forum: For Sale or Trade
Topic: GOT ONE - Redfield on a Model 8 - GOT ONE
Replies: 4
Views: 4722

Re: Redfield on a Model 8

Brownells
by Bandersnatch
Sat Feb 06, 2016 9:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: WHERE ARE YOU?
Replies: 27
Views: 534943

Re: WHERE ARE YOU?

So, do we have a when and where for the Crazy 8?
by Bandersnatch
Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:14 am
Forum: Hunting with the 8 / 81
Topic: Model 8 Buck
Replies: 11
Views: 14689

Re: Model 8 Buck

Good shot, sir!
by Bandersnatch
Tue Dec 29, 2015 8:43 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: Parkerized Model 81 (Update) and Cartridge Case Issue?
Replies: 6
Views: 7331

Re: Parkerized Model 81 (Update) and Cartridge Case Issue?

Could be old brass, though I suspect that, all brass and primers not being created equal, it may be that Sperry was using a primer that didn't fit quite tight enough in the Rem-UMC primer pockets. Personally, I've found that Rem primers fit best in Rem csses,Win in Win cases and CCI in nothing, real...
by Bandersnatch
Fri Dec 25, 2015 6:21 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Stripper clips
Replies: 7
Views: 10649

Re: Stripper clips

If one must have stripper clips (known in more refined circles as "exotic dancer clips") for one's 35 Rem or 300 Savage, M1 clips work like a charm. For my small caliber rifles I employ the above method of loading.
by Bandersnatch
Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:31 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: A nice find
Replies: 8
Views: 7538

Re: A nice find

Whoa!
by Bandersnatch
Tue Dec 08, 2015 12:01 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: New .25 Rem ammo
Replies: 4
Views: 5501

Re: New .25 Rem ammo

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100 yards
by Bandersnatch
Tue Dec 08, 2015 12:00 am
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: New .25 Rem ammo
Replies: 4
Views: 5501

Re: New .25 Rem ammo

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50 yards
by Bandersnatch
Sat Dec 05, 2015 2:39 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: New .25 Rem ammo
Replies: 4
Views: 5501

Re: New .25 Rem ammo

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It's converted 38-55 brass, but now I have a boatload of .25 Rem! I've taken on 3, count 'em 3, obscure calibers this year. I may need an intervention.
by Bandersnatch
Sat Dec 05, 2015 12:38 pm
Forum: Just Hunting
Topic: Hunting in Lower Alabama
Replies: 5
Views: 8144

Re: Hunting in Lower Alabama

Looks like a successful hunt! Was this one taken with your .25? It *was* a successful hunt. :) I got a doe on opening day and this fellow three days later on the same stretch of road. She was 100lbs and he 180. Not too bad for opening week. I only just got the rest of the tools to do .25, so that w...
by Bandersnatch
Fri Dec 04, 2015 11:30 pm
Forum: Just Hunting
Topic: Hunting in Lower Alabama
Replies: 5
Views: 8144

Re: Hunting in Lower Alabama

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by Bandersnatch
Fri Dec 04, 2015 11:29 pm
Forum: Just Hunting
Topic: Hunting in Lower Alabama
Replies: 5
Views: 8144

Re: Hunting in Lower Alabama

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by Bandersnatch
Fri Dec 04, 2015 11:29 pm
Forum: Just Hunting
Topic: Hunting in Lower Alabama
Replies: 5
Views: 8144

Re: Hunting in Lower Alabama

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by Bandersnatch
Fri Dec 04, 2015 11:28 pm
Forum: Just Hunting
Topic: Hunting in Lower Alabama
Replies: 5
Views: 8144

Hunting in Lower Alabama

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by Bandersnatch
Fri Dec 04, 2015 7:59 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: New .25 Rem ammo
Replies: 4
Views: 5501

New .25 Rem ammo

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by Bandersnatch
Fri Dec 04, 2015 10:47 am
Forum: General
Topic: new Rossi 92 .357 to match my Ruger SS .357
Replies: 4
Views: 4638

Re: new Rossi 92 .357 to match my Ruger SS .357

I picked up a Rossi .357 lever carbine recently from my local gun emporium of death. The gun was on the rack in the aisle and was listed as new and instead of a rear sight it had a picatinny rail fitted. The counter guy found the box but no rear sight so I got a wee price break on it. :) I had an ex...
by Bandersnatch
Sun Nov 29, 2015 6:24 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Some decent groups, now to reload?
Replies: 10
Views: 10044

Re: Some decent groups, now to reload?

I always taper crimp the ammo destined for a magazine rifle. Tube mags need a roll crimp.
by Bandersnatch
Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:09 pm
Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
Topic: Soon, my precious....
Replies: 0
Views: 4276

Soon, my precious....

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by Bandersnatch
Sun Nov 22, 2015 10:00 am
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: A Tale of 2 30 cal 81s
Replies: 7
Views: 7080

Re: A Tale of 2 30 cal 81s

Ah, gun shows. What a barrel of monkeys. Reminds me of buying my first 81, under similar circumstances.
by Bandersnatch
Thu Nov 19, 2015 9:09 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Pawn Shop Find!
Replies: 20
Views: 15200

Re: Pawn Shop Find!

Oh, I found a boatload of brass at Buffalo Bore. :)
by Bandersnatch
Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:04 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Model 8 stock removal.
Replies: 6
Views: 6039

Re: Model 8 stock removal.

Two methods that I can think of: Take a rubber mallet and tap, Not hit- tap!- the end of the stock comb right in front of the wrist. Gently.

Or, one could get a friend and one grab the receiver and the other the stock and play tug of war.
by Bandersnatch
Sat Nov 14, 2015 9:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: .32 Rem Brass!
Replies: 1
Views: 3370

.32 Rem Brass!

http://www.buffaloarms.com/32_Remington ... x?CAT=3841

While not quite my cup o tea, a lot of folks here like .32 Rem. It says "Ample Stock".
by Bandersnatch
Sat Nov 14, 2015 8:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: .25 Rem Brass!
Replies: 0
Views: 4266

.25 Rem Brass!

http://www.buffaloarms.com/22_Remington ... x?CAT=3834

Get it while it's hot! just ordered 200 and it still reads "Ample Stock".
by Bandersnatch
Sat Nov 14, 2015 7:12 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Pawn Shop Find!
Replies: 20
Views: 15200

Re: Pawn Shop Find!

nice find! here is mine i found one day in a little shop. it is also in 25, it did a number on this coon, those 85 gr. noslers bt. is bad to the bone! It sure did! I've got a little ammo coming in, and I've got some cases I can neck down, so it's going to be a little while before I can make this th...
by Bandersnatch
Sat Nov 14, 2015 7:08 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Brief introduction
Replies: 3
Views: 4400

Re: Brief introduction

Good evening! :)
by Bandersnatch
Mon Nov 09, 2015 12:04 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hi, all.
Replies: 2
Views: 3402

Re: Hi, all.

Getting all that for 5 bills is not what I would call a bad deal, particularly if the rest of that lady looks as good as the receiver.
by Bandersnatch
Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:23 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hi Guys
Replies: 3
Views: 4259

Re: Hi Guys

Howdy do!
by Bandersnatch
Wed Nov 04, 2015 11:20 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Pawn Shop Find!
Replies: 20
Views: 15200

Re: Pawn Shop Find!

These guns are exceedingly rare here in the Southeast. This is only the third one I've ever seen in the wild and it's the second one I bought over the counter, the first being my 81 which I found at a gun show. I passed up an 8 at another pawn shop a couple of years ago because it had obvious mechan...
by Bandersnatch
Tue Nov 03, 2015 4:53 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Pawn Shop Find!
Replies: 20
Views: 15200

Re: Pawn Shop Find!

Thank you, gentlemen, and it was quite a shock, I can tell you, to see the old pogo stick on the wall. "The rest of the story" is that the pawn shop owner, while a nice man himself, was not the owner of the rifle. His employee of many years collects and sells antique guns of all kinds and ...
by Bandersnatch
Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:21 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Pawn Shop Find!
Replies: 20
Views: 15200

Re: Pawn Shop Find!

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The new lady with her friends. :)

L to R: Mod 81 in .300 Savage, Mod 8 in .30 Rem., Mod 8 in .25 Rem.
by Bandersnatch
Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:20 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Pawn Shop Find!
Replies: 20
Views: 15200

Re: Pawn Shop Find!

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by Bandersnatch
Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:18 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Pawn Shop Find!
Replies: 20
Views: 15200

Re: Pawn Shop Find!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/bandersnatch45/IMG_20151102_215128.jpg The barrel jacket looks new as does the recoil spring and buffer spring. The barrel was dirty but the rifling is sharp and strong and shiny. http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/bandersnatch45/IMG_20151102_212420.jpg ht...
by Bandersnatch
Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:15 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Pawn Shop Find!
Replies: 20
Views: 15200

Re: Pawn Shop Find!

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Getting a bath.

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by Bandersnatch
Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:14 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Pawn Shop Find!
Replies: 20
Views: 15200

Re: Pawn Shop Find!

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Broken firing pin. Fortunately, I have a spare.
by Bandersnatch
Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:12 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Pawn Shop Find!
Replies: 20
Views: 15200

Re: Pawn Shop Find!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/bandersnatch45/IMG_20151102_233031.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/bandersnatch45/IMG_20151102_233021.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b178/bandersnatch45/IMG_20151102_233000.jpg The bolt wouldn't lock to the rear and the rifle was full of gunk...
by Bandersnatch
Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:10 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Pawn Shop Find!
Replies: 20
Views: 15200

Re: Pawn Shop Find!

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by Bandersnatch
Mon Nov 02, 2015 7:51 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Pawn Shop Find!
Replies: 20
Views: 15200

Pawn Shop Find!

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Found this in a skanky little pawn shop in darkest Lower Alabama today! No, not the Winchester, or the Henry clone....

I'll post pics as soon as possible....
by Bandersnatch
Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Got bored also got some mail.
Replies: 4
Views: 4902

Re: Got bored also got some mail.

Hmmmm.... Off to the lab....
by Bandersnatch
Fri Sep 18, 2015 9:14 am
Forum: General
Topic: Got bored also got some mail.
Replies: 4
Views: 4902

Re: Got bored also got some mail.

What caliber will those clips load?
by Bandersnatch
Wed Sep 02, 2015 2:13 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Reloader Q&A
Replies: 3
Views: 4291

Re: Reloader Q&A

For .30 Rem, 170 gr jacketed soft point: anywhere from 1850 to 2140 depending on powder and weight, of course, according to the Lyman #46 manual.
by Bandersnatch
Mon Aug 31, 2015 11:04 pm
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New member
Replies: 6
Views: 6104

Re: New member

Yeah, my .300 Savage has a Remington installed recoil pad and it's still quite lively on the shoulder of your humble correspondent. .35 Rem is no daisy either.
by Bandersnatch
Wed Jun 10, 2015 5:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: .30 Cases from Buffalo Arms
Replies: 4
Views: 4627

Re: .30 Cases from Buffalo Arms

They should fit any shell holder that will fit a .40 s&w.
by Bandersnatch
Sat May 23, 2015 8:50 pm
Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
Topic: 30-remington brass
Replies: 1
Views: 3345

Re: 30-remington brass

How terribly interesting.......
by Bandersnatch
Wed May 06, 2015 7:17 am
Forum: General
Topic: Buffalo arms 30 Rem for sale
Replies: 28
Views: 18010

Re: Buffalo arms 30 Rem for sale

And as to reloading, I now have everything I need to reload .30 Rem since my .30 Rem trim/form die came in. Midway has them as well as the die sets. I promised myself I'd only take up one weird caliber a year so I'll have to wait till next year to take up .35 Rem.