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J. Riekers
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Rounds in magazine

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The literature I've read says my Rem 8 from 1909 in 35 Rem should hold 4 or 5 rounds. My 81 in 300 Sav holds 5, I know that. I can only fit 2 rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber of the Model 8. It works flawlessly - and is of little concern as 3 rounds is enough. However, I am curious if anyone knows why this might happen, if it is normal or common, or if there is an easy fix.

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I think that in the Remington 8 in .25, .30 and .32 the magazine was designed to hold 5 cartridges (that last one is always a bugger). In the Remington Model 8 in .35, the magazine was designed to hold 4 cartridges.
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Joe, I think someone took your rifle apart and put the magazine spring back in ass backwards. I have the same problem on one of my shooter's. Dennis
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Thanks - I had that suspicion but the darn thing works flawlessly. I don't need more than 3 shots for anything so I am going to leave it.
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