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Roger

Olskool, my reload area isn't nearly so nice. Congrats on such a well organized shop. My basement area is kind of spread out but functional. Maybe when the little woman and I retire, i'll have more time to re-organize.
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Rog

Roger

Sarge,that's one beautiful stock set.
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Roger

Roger

Welcome aboard, you're in the right place if you are into M-8/81 s. Beware though ,that they usually require company for each other. I don't know how many I have now. I'm afraid to count them. If you need any help whatsoever,just ask. There are many knowledgable and helpful members here to assist yo...

Roger

Well we got nailed by our first blizzard in many years, last night. I still can't post pics but we got 12 -15" here in central iowa.Hey I wish i was with you members down south now! What a mess digging out from this storm.
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Roger

Roger

Jerry, all my knowledge is in the A-5 Browning field. I've always known about the Savage clones but don't know very much specific Savage info.But the real telltale deal is that extended lug under the rib at the muzzle end.if this barrel were cut, and belonged to an A-5 browning there would be no str...

Roger

From the latest posted pics I don't believe your barrel was cut at all. Or else it was done at. Savage or Polychoke Co. On the muzzle end picture you have posted it has a polychoke brand sight bead installed on it, plus it has the strengthing lug under the vent rib at the muzzle end. My major experi...

Roger

A member with the name Curtis sent me a message three wks. ago that i just found now. I do have some M-81 s for sale. If you're still interested email me at raw4555@ gmail.com
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Roger

Pitchy,you never cease to amaze me.good shooting.
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Roger

Welcome aboard. I know very little about Rem14 s. But I do reload 32 Rem. All the time. Email me for any info you may need about it. Also Buffalo Arms inPonderay,Idaho sells reloads that they make in their shop.Ph. # is208-263-6953, or at www.buffaloarms.com
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Roger

Roger

Early on in my gun collecting career,I was taught by some old school collectors,to use the 50% rule when contemplating refinishing any firearm. If the original finish is less than 50% ,then any refinish/refurbish work probably won't hurt the value. This also depends on the gun we're talking about. F...

Roger

Welcome aboard! I feel I must warn you about the Rem.8/81. They can be addictive to anyone who's involved with them. Be aware of the dreaded Jackitis.But seriously,you can count on helpful advice from just about everyone here on this forum. There are many years of experience available to you any tim...

Roger

Welcome aboard,from another Rem. 8/81 nutcase. Sarge is spot-on with the Arrow products.I've used them with good results for low impact repair work. Also just good old fashioned linseed oil will sometimes work for limited repair work. Good luck with your 81 and by all means have fun with it. Thanks ...

Roger

You have emailed me about original wood recently. I have some parts guns for sale that you might be interested in that are complete and shooting examples. They might lend themselves to refinshing. They are priced right. Email me if you are still looking for wood and parts.
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Roger

Roger

Cool rifle,Cam.I just love it when a plan comes together.I'm sure looking forward to an action video.
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Roger

Roger

That is a cool picture of your Dad. You look just like him ,Cameron. I'm sure you're real proud of him and glad for all he's taught you over the years.
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Roger

Roger

I'm no magazine expert,but in John Henwoods book most pictures which are vintage Remington literature,there are 4 rounds in the magazine . I do know that i have 35/300 savage rifles that will only accept 4 rds.I don't know if this has any thing to do with your issue, but in one quote in his book he ...

Roger

Thanks Curt, my sons are all adults now,but all still hunt, shoot, and fish.They were in the bassboat fishing before they were 2 yrs. Old,and raised shooting as soon as they were responcible and old enuf to go do it with me. They all learned on JMB designed guns and have respect for his designs and ...

Roger

I have no family history with rem.m-8/81 s. But I do hope that i've started one with my old Remington@Winchester rifles and my 3 sons.
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Roger

Roger

Congrats on your successful hunt,Cam.I'm sorry about your buck,and I understand exactly because a similar thing happened to me a few yrs. ago. We lost my buck,an 11 pointer, then found him the next morning and the coyotes had killed him @ripped his throat out ,plus chewed his nose off ,ruining the m...

Roger

It seems that quite a few of my older m-8 s like slower burning powders. I've noticed a real corrulation between good acuracy and slower burning powderslike win.760. It works equally well in my 2- 25/35 m-1894 Winchester,with almost identical formulas as my 25 Rem. Formula. I would really suggest tr...

Roger

I've had good success w/ 26.5 gr. of Win.760 and Hornady 117 gr. RN. They shoot well w/ both of my 25 Cal. M-8
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Roger

Roger

I still have some unique pieces. for sale. Contact me if you're curious.
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Roger

Roger

Looks like a time bomb waiting to go off.
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Roger

Awesome,I love it when these rifles get used for their real @ original purpose.good job.
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Roger

Roger

Dignan, thanks for looking around to find the right tap.Brownells is an Iowa company,and I live about n hour from them so i could get one easily when needed. Thanks for your time,
Roger

Roger

After doing some research,I would have to say that the saami working pressures for this round are somewhat higher than say,300 savage. So the safest option would be to have a new barrel/barrel extension/chamber made up.Most people agree that this round is a big improvement over.223@7.62 x39, both po...

Roger

No one can own( or do they own us) just one!
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Roger

Roger

I took the time to look up your answer in Henwood's book.
3/16" x36 ,but that's the plug screw size. Proceed with caution
Roger

Roger

Sorry,it was described as a wildcat round in the article I read. I don't care what it's called, I think it deserves some thought as a project for Rem.8/81 fans.
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Roger

John Henwood addresses the thread size in his book ,but I don't have time to look it up now
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Roger

Hey Dewalt,thanks for your input on this cartridge. It was all new news to me,but my youngest son, told me that it's one of the top wildcat rounds for the AR type rifles today. But it sounds like it might be too costly to convert a m-8/81 to fire this excellent round. I've got a few extra barrels an...

Roger

I just read an article in GunDigest magazine about the 6.8mmSPC ,a cartridge developed in 2003 by two special forces/marksmanship guys ,to obtain better combat effectiveness,with the military M4 carbine. They used the 1906 vintage 30 remington cartridge as the parent brass(not the 30 rem. AR). Some ...

Roger

Thanks Jerry, you're the first one today to make me feel better. I simply am glad it's over. However, there's nothing in the law that can make me listen to anything that he says.I haven't listened to him for the last 6 yrs.and now I won't listen to him for the next 4 yrs.
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Roger

Roger

I may be thinning my herd slightly. If you're interested in JMB designed guns ,this may be your chance to aquire some new pieces. Not just rem-8/81 s. Please email me if you are curious. I'll let you know what i'm considering to do.
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Roger

Roger

Hey olskool, thanks for your input on that subject.I'm self employed, so'i don't always have much extra time. However ,I seem to make time to post stuff on here ,don't I? It's always easy to complain,but not so easy to do something about it. Maybe it's time for me and my friends to put up or shut up...

Roger

Oskooll, it sounds like a great dnr you have there. Our Iowa DNR isn't very progressive.We're about the only state here in the central part of the country who doesn't allow gun hunting during the rut. Shotgun#1 starts on the first weekend of Dec. Then shotgun#2 starts on the second weekend of Dec. F...

Roger

Olskool, I use that exact 32 rem. Loading in my 3 m-8 s -32 Cal. For deer hunting. Congrats on your kill. I always try to shoot a young dumb one first for my meat deer, here in Iowa. Although we have the ability to get multiple tags, some states may not have that choice. We can only get one shotgun ...

Roger

While looking at gunbroker this am, I saw this listing#314507845. This rifle also has no remington roll. Stamping above the model8-- serial # markings.It also has the whelen fluted combed stock ,along with the top tang rifle buttplate.Both of these features have been discussed here on this forum and...

Roger

Me too! What a great find.You are truly a very lucky guy.
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Roger

Panzerman,I forgot about this listing on gunbroker.com. It's a metal sign,not the calender,but it's the same picture.
Take a look.
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Roger

Roger

Welcome aboard,to our forum. Yesterday I posted( at least I thought I did) a reply here and it didn't post. So today I'll try again. I always like to shoot every gun I buy. I'm not advocating that you hunt with a mint rifle,but some careful shooting at the range would be my choice. These guns were m...

Roger

Does anyone here know what the two drilled holes in the buttplate were for? I've seen alot of holes in guns that didn't belong there, but not any like this.
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Roger

Roger

This rifle appears to have no Remington roll marking above the. Model 8 and the serial # on the left side of the receiver. Anyone else here got an explanation for this? The blueing looks original to me except for a couple of the pics. They aren't very clear,so it's hard to see for sure. Any opinions...

Roger

Heck ,I can barely see the target at all at 100 yds.I think you did great. That loading should kill deer for sure.I think the peep site looks cool on your 81. I have quite a few m-8/81 s with tang peep sights and I really like them.
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Roger

Roger

Hey Pitchy,those are cool pics! I'm just glad that we didn't get that snow down here in central Iowa.
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Roger

Roger

Panzerman, I found it at a gunshow, here in desmoines about 5 or 6 yrs. Ago.Unfortunately I've never seen another one ,anywhere.Perhaps,someone here on the forum might be able to help you find one. Mine is still new in the original packaging.I don't believe I paid very much for it.Maybe 25-35 dollar...

Roger

Welcome to our forum,there are many knowledgable members here who can usually answer most questions you may have. Being a machinist is a definite plus when it comes to keeping these old rifles working. correctly. There are some really rare parts for these guns and for most of us, it's kind of a hard...

Roger

That's a really good question that i may not have an answer for. But my first question would be, does your rifles receiver have a model81 rollstamping on the left side? Does your rifle have an early style semi-beavertail forend? With answers to those questions we may get a theory or two. Does anyone...

Roger

Welcome aboard,from one of the M-8/81 fanatics here on our forum. I have a large 1909 reproduction calender with that exact painting/picture on it. You are in the right place to exchange valuable info and products for the rem. 8/81 s.Good luck w/ your m-81. 300 Savage is a real thumper for deer hunt...

Roger

Pretty cool work,my friend!!
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Roger

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