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by Rifleman
Tue Apr 19, 2022 4:53 pm
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: Lee .358, 200 grain mold
Replies: 4
Views: 1576

Re: Lee .358, 200 grain mold

Thank you Bob. I've checked about every online outfit that sells Lee Molds and everyone was out of stock. I left my email with around four of them to advise when back in stock. Midway allowed an order on their 'backorder' app, but in talking with them and a few others they had no idea when they'd re...
by Rifleman
Tue Apr 19, 2022 8:26 am
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: Lee .358, 200 grain mold
Replies: 4
Views: 1576

Lee .358, 200 grain mold

Looking for a Lee .358" 200 grain double cavity bullet mold. Lee #90449. Would also consider a comparable RCBS or Lyman mold.
by Rifleman
Tue Apr 19, 2022 8:15 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.
Replies: 25
Views: 5243

Re: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.

Hey Bob, That is a good response and explanation. I have never seen the illustration or video before. A picture is worth a thousand words. Regards, Jack Yes, it is!!!! Thank you Bob for posting 'link' and the great explanation. I enjoy watching that video, pausing it, replaying, almost like having ...
by Rifleman
Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:24 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.
Replies: 25
Views: 5243

Re: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.

Oleson----Found the video I referred to in my previous post. Since I'm not super handy in computer gymnastics and don't have the 'what for' to place the link, I'll explain where to find it. It's located in the 'Questions and Answers About The 8/81' section of this forum. On page 1, the post is five ...
by Rifleman
Fri Apr 15, 2022 11:33 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.
Replies: 25
Views: 5243

Re: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.

How is the 1900 coming Oleson? I've been reviewing in my mind how all the parts work and interact. Think I might even partially tear one of mine down after this weekend. Has to be something so evident but overlooked. Not too long ago someone posted on the forum a really good video of the operation o...
by Rifleman
Mon Apr 11, 2022 9:14 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.
Replies: 25
Views: 5243

Re: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.

Can't say my problem with the bolt not returning is yours, but here is a brief story on when it happened to me. Got my first 81 (300 Sav) 5-6 years ago. Worked fine shooting some rounds off and manually working the bolt and releasing. The bolt carrier latch screw (#9 in the NRA schematic) had had so...
by Rifleman
Fri Apr 08, 2022 5:10 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.
Replies: 25
Views: 5243

Re: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.

OK, but is the barrel lock spring tab in the groove of the receiver. The left side of the spring (appears as sort of a T) on the end of the spring needs to be in the groove. Understand you didn't take the parts out of the receiver, but one time in my early days I took the barrel assembly off for cle...
by Rifleman
Fri Apr 08, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.
Replies: 25
Views: 5243

Re: FN1900 Bolt stuck back.

Had the same problem when I reassembled my first 81 for the first time. Looking things over noticed that the barrel lock spring jack1653 mentioned not inserted into the receiver groove as it should be. Had put it in the groove upon reassembly, but it popped out during the process. Reinserted and act...
by Rifleman
Fri Apr 08, 2022 5:42 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: DIY Tools for Model 8 Disassembly
Replies: 3
Views: 1705

Re: DIY Tools for Model 8 Disassembly

The tool Bob at S&S posted are effective, but pricey. Do a search here on the forum and you'll find a number of alternatives members have come up with, mostly at a cheaper price. I bought a tool made by member ROBOPUMP around four years ago. Can't say if he is still offering them, PM him and see...
by Rifleman
Tue Apr 05, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Gunshow
Replies: 12
Views: 2876

Re: Tulsa Gunshow

MinnesotaDan wrote: Tue Apr 05, 2022 9:31 am I am glad to hear that they are doing better. That is good news.
Amen!
by Rifleman
Sun Apr 03, 2022 5:40 am
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Gunshow
Replies: 12
Views: 2876

Re: Tulsa Gunshow

All the best for your family Roger, God's Blessings!
by Rifleman
Wed Mar 30, 2022 5:43 am
Forum: General
Topic: Tulsa Gunshow
Replies: 12
Views: 2876

Re: Tulsa Gunshow

Hey Roger----Enjoy the show. Ifin ya find a nice shape 81 in 35 Remington no buttpad, no receiver drilling, nice bore, 'cheap'---toss it in your show bag---just what I'm lookin for!!!! :D :D Safe trip for you and travelin companions!!! Roger from up north of ya!!!
by Rifleman
Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Finally found ammo for my 81
Replies: 15
Views: 4486

Re: Finally found ammo for my 81

I'm thinking too that the seller might be doing a legal thing like gun manufacturers did by stamping those "Read Instruction Manuel" on gun barrels to alleviate themselves from gun owners law suits who don't follow basic rules of shooting and stating in owner's manuals not to shoot reloade...
by Rifleman
Fri Jan 14, 2022 3:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Finally found ammo for my 81
Replies: 15
Views: 4486

Re: Finally found ammo for my 81

See the seller has no idea who reloaded the "reloads" so I'd be a bit leery and suspicious as too what power level they are loaded to. I won't shoot another persons reloads unless I know them well and know they are as fussy and careful as I in reloading. Some guys are careless and/or to 'm...
by Rifleman
Thu Dec 23, 2021 7:34 am
Forum: General
Topic: ** Merry Model 8 Christmas 2021 **
Replies: 5
Views: 2239

Re: ** Merry Model 8 Christmas 2021 **

Hey there Cameron, I’m sure glad that I became a member of the forum here. I’m also glad for all people I’ve become friends with here . And I’m thankful for my Lord who is the reason for this Christmas season. Merry Christmas to all of you guys. Thanks for your time Roger Amen to Cameron's post and...
by Rifleman
Mon Jul 12, 2021 11:38 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: What am I missing here? Model 8 on GB
Replies: 13
Views: 5269

Re: What am I missing here? Model 8 on GB

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/902546907 Why do you suppose this one seems to be going thru the roof? I dont get it. I totally agree. I sure would not pay that much for that rifle, but to each his own. I just do not find that variant to be that interesting. Why are 8/81's "going thru the roof&...
by Rifleman
Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:37 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Swiss cheese anyone??
Replies: 11
Views: 5033

Re: Swiss cheese anyone??

Good grief!!! How can anyone be that indecisive on what type of optic mount they're going to use?
by Rifleman
Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:31 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Swiss cheese anyone??
Replies: 11
Views: 5033

Re: Swiss cheese anyone??

I really hate to see these purchased solely as a source for parts. That being said this one definitely is a parts gun. Hear ya there. I'm afraid to say to many have fallen to that. Model 8/81 'rapers' are buying 8/81's, tearing them apart, and selling the parts for over priced values to reap more o...
by Rifleman
Sat Jun 19, 2021 7:37 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel sticking to the rear after firing (SOLVED !)
Replies: 16
Views: 8206

Re: Barrel sticking to the rear after firing (SOLVED !)

Hey "cantgrowup"----how is the Model 8 working since your last post with your homemade wooden buffer? I reached out to the 'old time and knowledgeable' gunsmith that I advised you about in my area and he said that was a new one on him. Checked with another 'old time' website gunsmith that ...
by Rifleman
Wed Jun 09, 2021 3:12 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Interesting SN on this model 8...
Replies: 4
Views: 2545

Re: Interesting SN on this model 8...

This thing might still shoot ok. It appears to have been rode hard and put away wet. The restamped number is a red flag for me. Definitely not for me, although the 35 Remington barrel is probably worth something. The peep sight may be worth something also. Just the ramblings of a retired old man. R...
by Rifleman
Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:37 am
Forum: General
Topic: .25 Rem, Graf brass
Replies: 4
Views: 3466

Re: .25 Rem, Graf brass

Can't say 100% with accuracy, but when this same sort of question of where Graff's get there brass made, back in March when the question of the origin of Graffs 32 Remington brass came up (thread is a few down from this one), I advised what Graffs told me when I asked them who makes their 30/40 Krag...
by Rifleman
Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:19 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: D Grade Model 8
Replies: 11
Views: 5309

Re: D Grade Model 8

Great shooting, two thumbs up!!!! :)
by Rifleman
Sat Jun 05, 2021 5:42 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Parts find
Replies: 5
Views: 3348

Re: Parts find

Seemed interesting that the parts ya got were as though a person dissembled a 8/81. None of the parts repeat themselves as far as I see. My FFL guy is approaching 80, runs a old time gun shop that is real homey. Easy chairs, table in one corner where almost every day you can find up to 6-8 BS'ers si...
by Rifleman
Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:16 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: D Grade Model 8
Replies: 11
Views: 5309

Re: D Grade Model 8

Hey Sarge756-----Hope I didn't appear to sound bad on my last post, if so, I apologize. Just curious what the price would be, figured it would be up in the higher realms, but probably not as much ifin the stock and receiver hadn't been messed with. Good luck on getting whatever you hope to get. Like...
by Rifleman
Fri Jun 04, 2021 8:56 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Parts find
Replies: 5
Views: 3348

Re: Parts find

Yes indeed it is a "jackpot" and a "good haul"!!!!! Appears you have most of the major action working parts minus the trigger assembly, bolt, and assorted springs. Wonder what caliber the buffer spring and the barrel/shroud nuts are for? Wonder also if the parts were cannibalized...
by Rifleman
Fri Jun 04, 2021 11:58 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: stripper clips
Replies: 14
Views: 13860

Re: stripper clips

7.62x51 is so much bigger than 25/30/32 Rem I can't believe a M-14 clip would work. The plastic ones mentioned are for the 23,30, and 32 calibers. Use of a M14 clip refers to use for 300 and 35. Like Robopump mentioned in a earlier posting, loading with those clips is a PITA, I to can load faster b...
by Rifleman
Mon May 31, 2021 8:39 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: D Grade Model 8
Replies: 11
Views: 5309

Re: D Grade Model 8

What are you asking for it? Asking price makes for alot of whether a person wants to send time inquiring about it. While not a real big fan of engraved metal on rifles, yours is tasteful and I wouldn't have a problem with having one with that amount of engraving. Have no interest in firearms with en...
by Rifleman
Mon May 31, 2021 8:07 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: stripper clips
Replies: 14
Views: 13860

Re: stripper clips

https://cogburnarsenal.com/product/remington-model-8-81-stripper-clips/ Any 'track' record on how well these work? Wonder why they can't duplicate clips for the 300 and 35? For what I know about the process, the 3D printing/duplication process can recreate most things. If they were able to do the o...
by Rifleman
Mon May 24, 2021 4:47 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: First range trip with 108 year old .25 Remington!
Replies: 4
Views: 2853

Re: First range trip with 108 year old .25 Remington!

One of my 81's barrel nut's and such was so tight I thought too I'd never get it apart. Soaked it for three days with Kroil (maybe the best nut buster lube out there) and used a hair dryer on high. Kept at it on the third day. Really leaned into the takedown tool to put alot of pressure on it. All o...
by Rifleman
Mon May 24, 2021 5:25 am
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Wood Spacer
Replies: 27
Views: 23881

Re: Wood Spacer

This is an oddity and mystery. I've scoured Henwoods book and several sites on the web and 'nothing' shows up about the wooden spring replacement and/or metal spacer/washers. I've looked at part schematics and listings from 'the day' and they all show a metal buffer spring. Gotta be something somewh...
by Rifleman
Sun May 23, 2021 5:08 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel sticking to the rear after firing (SOLVED !)
Replies: 16
Views: 8206

Re: Barrel sticking to the rear after firing

Reference the link by Hibby83-------- Well I'll Be.......!!!!!! First I've ever heard of read of this. Course I've only been reading and shooting two 81's in the last 3-4 years, but have never seen or heard, not even in Henwoods book of the wooden plugs substituting for the metal recoil springs. I'v...
by Rifleman
Sun May 23, 2021 4:26 pm
Forum: History of the 8 /81
Topic: Navy Model 8? 1931?
Replies: 5
Views: 3768

Re: Navy Model 8? 1931?

We'll I'll Be!!!!!!! Reference to any Model 8 or 81 designated to be a 'Navy Model', while looking through Henwoods book on another matter, I ran across on page 117 a short heading titled 'The U.S. Navy Model 81's'. Not much info other than around 1944 100 Model 81's in 300 Savage and Remington 35 w...
by Rifleman
Sun May 23, 2021 4:02 pm
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: WTB: .25 Rem buffer spring and spacer washer
Replies: 4
Views: 3340

Re: WTB: .25 Rem buffer spring and spacer washer

Hey CGU', I posted in your posting in the 'Matainence' section again this time in reference to the 'spacer washer' and wooden plug also. My guess is that the guy who did the wood plug, put that washer in there so as the wood plug, buffer spring 'wanna-be' would hold up to the recoil as without the s...
by Rifleman
Sun May 23, 2021 3:47 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel sticking to the rear after firing (SOLVED !)
Replies: 16
Views: 8206

Re: Barrel sticking to the rear after firing

OK, Was, maybe still slightly confused. In your pics of your stripped barrel assembly and post you mentioned looking for the buffer spring and 'spacer washer'. I forgot to ask aboout it in my previous post. I see several have posted in your 'Wanted' post about the buffer spring and 'spacer washer'. ...
by Rifleman
Sun May 23, 2021 1:01 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel sticking to the rear after firing (SOLVED !)
Replies: 16
Views: 8206

Re: Barrel sticking to the rear after firing

Looking at your picture from the "Wanted" section of your Model 8 it looks like that round piece of wood while a short term partial solution to not having the proper spring has been taking a real beating for a while. It was an ingenious solution, but not totally able to replace the buffer ...
by Rifleman
Thu May 20, 2021 10:27 am
Forum: History of the 8 /81
Topic: Navy Model 8? 1931?
Replies: 5
Views: 3768

Re: Navy Model 8? 1931?

Remington's inspectors/fitters used a variety of approval stamps. There is nothing US Navy about this gun. It's strictly commercial. Right on with that!!! I've never read or heard of 8's or 81's having special military designations. Have seen sellers on GB many times in their sales pitches either t...
by Rifleman
Mon May 10, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Serial #10 on the chopping block
Replies: 12
Views: 5854

Re: Serial #10 on the chopping block

Guess even though it is serial #10, the four drilled holes on the side of the receiver is a no no for me, that and possibility wrong buttplate, unknown if stock is original. IMO buying a 8 for its serial number when there are/could be issues doesn't fly. Holes in receiver and unknown stock possibly ...
by Rifleman
Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:17 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: My first and I hope my last "Frankengun" (in .250-3000 Savage)
Replies: 17
Views: 8708

Re: My first and I hope my last "Frankengun" (in .250-3000 Savage)

At 50 yards, I'd say it's a pretty good shooter with a group like that, esp if you discount the upper left flyer. The 8/81 rifles "ain't" 1" and less MOA rifles, even with a scope on them in most cases. They were made for huntin' and huntin rifles they are, although not being able to ...
by Rifleman
Mon Mar 22, 2021 4:17 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: My first and I hope my last "Frankengun" (in .250-3000 Savage)
Replies: 17
Views: 8708

Re: My first and I hope my last "Frankengun" (in .250-3000 Savage)

Interesting conversion!!! I really like the 250 Savage (250/3000) caliber. Have two Savage 99's and a Ruger 77 bolt gun in 250 and love the caliber. I to wonder why Remington didn't offer the 8/81 in 250, think it is a better option than the 25 Remington. On a Savage firearm forum there was a discus...
by Rifleman
Wed Mar 10, 2021 10:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: .32 Rem brass at Grafs HEADS UP!
Replies: 12
Views: 7236

Re: .32 Rem brass at Grafs HEADS UP!

At one time Jamison Brass made various calibers of rifle brass for Graff's, then sometime later read that through a 'buy and sell' some outfit by the name of Captech took over Jamison and produced brass. Around four years back I bought a Krag 30/40 rifle and bought some brass from Graffs, headstampe...
by Rifleman
Mon Mar 08, 2021 7:52 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: .300 Savage forming from .308win
Replies: 8
Views: 6414

Re: .300 Savage forming from .308win

I've always read and understood that if a person reloads brass of military calibers, that the internal case capacity of ammo designed for and used for military or designated as military grade has less internal case capacity than commercial ammo. That would include some of the popular rounds such as ...
by Rifleman
Mon Mar 08, 2021 6:49 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Barrel lock and Barrel lock spring
Replies: 6
Views: 4438

Re: Barrel lock and Barrel lock spring

High Fives to ya Hcompton79 for posting that video link. As others have said, one of the best (if not thee best) animation's of a 8/81 action in operation. Wish I had seen this also when I first started shooting my first 81. As much as I scoured the web looking for 8/81 how to and any and all info o...
by Rifleman
Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 30 REM ammo crate
Replies: 10
Views: 6100

Re: 30 REM ammo crate

Ditto's on that. I have two 81's in 300 Savage, would like to get a nice one in 35 Remington, but buying any 8/81 in any other caliber is a NO with me due to rare availability and price of ammo and brass. I would buy any of the other calibers if the rifle was in nice shape and not over priced and re...
by Rifleman
Thu Mar 04, 2021 8:18 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: .300 Savage forming from .308win
Replies: 8
Views: 6414

Re: .300 Savage forming from .308win

Reference reforming .308 brass to 300 Savage, I did so a while back as .308 brass either new or used is more common and cheaper than 300 Savage. Resized some once fired Hornady using a set of Redding 300 Savage dies, full length resize. I use a RCBS Rockchucker press, so it had enough leverage and s...
by Rifleman
Tue Feb 02, 2021 12:56 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Tangs screws
Replies: 6
Views: 4151

Re: Tangs screws

I did notice the unusual non-screw and metal damage viewing the gun on GB while it was still listed. Thought it strange at the time but forgot about it until you posted Trepang. Still have the GB listing on my "Ended Watch List", went back and took a look at it. Agree with other posts that...
by Rifleman
Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:13 am
Forum: General
Topic: Remington's Models 14 and 141
Replies: 8
Views: 5492

Re: Remington's Models 14 and 141

I’ve been watching GB too lately. I’ve been itching for a 14/141 in .30 Rem. There was a nice 14 in 25 recently, but didn’t want invest in getting another caliber loaded. I already reload for 20 other calibers! Due to budgetary constraints, I usually look for shooter grade rifles. As long as they h...
by Rifleman
Sat Jan 23, 2021 2:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Remington's Models 14 and 141
Replies: 8
Views: 5492

Re: Remington's Models 14 and 141

Well, I've been looking at a few 14's and 114's on GB and GI. Did bid, make offers on several, but as with 8/81's, Savage 99's, and a multitude of firearms in the last few months, sellers are IMO asking to much for starting prices and buyers (most with only a few buys to their credit) are bidding th...
by Rifleman
Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:38 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Draken says hi
Replies: 5
Views: 3947

Re: Draken says hi

Howdy Draken--Welcome to the forum from Iowa.
by Rifleman
Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:37 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: New Member
Replies: 4
Views: 3398

Re: New Member

Hello GEORGEC--Welcome to the forum from Iowa.
by Rifleman
Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: Welcome Wagon
Topic: Hello from Oklahoma!
Replies: 8
Views: 5522

Re: Hello from Oklahoma!

Welcome from Iowa.