Greeting from Maine

[JiminMaine]

Hi everybody. I've been hunting with a Model 8 for many years now and thought it might be interesting to swap ideas with fellow 8 & 81 users. My Dad bought a used 81, 35 Rem, in 1954. He used it for a lot of years then passed it on to me. I've been using a 1914 Model 8 for the last 20+ years and have taken 19 deer, 2 bears and a moose with it. This year, in honor of it's age, I'm used my 1911 Model 8 in 30-30 Rem. I don't have any real collectors, just 5 shooters.

[imfuncity]

Will look forward to hearing your stories and have you join in with your experiences.
Welcome to the addiction.

[remington]

Hi JiminMaine, What town do you live in? I also am from maine and love the Remington model 8's/81's, always looking to trade or talk please send emails or even call if you have time, my tele.207-299-5781 and E-Mail is walues@roadrunner.com.

[81police]

Jim,

It's great to have ya here! We'd love to hear some of the stories you've had hunting with the Remington autoloaders. Bear stories?

[jack1653]

Hey Jim,

Welcome to the forum. We are glad to have you join us and look forward to some stories and pictures. I hear the state of Maine has a lot of the Remington's. I wish I had the time to drive through the state looking for some of these old "springpoles".

Regards,

jack1653

[ctgodog]

Hi Jim, and welcome.... I also have a 1911 Model 8,30 Rem, that my Grandfather hunted with for most of his life, and my father for many years. I also hunted deer with that rifle this year, in honor of my grandfather and father, and its' centennial birthday.

Welcome to the forum....there are a lot of nice guys here, with a wealth of knowledge.

Clint