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by ElkSlayer
Thu May 11, 2023 6:11 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Extractor question
Replies: 2
Views: 690

Re: Extractor question

Thanks!

Jim
by ElkSlayer
Sat May 06, 2023 11:47 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Extractor question
Replies: 2
Views: 690

Re: Extractor question

Thanks. You were exactly correct...I fell for the optical illusion by not paying closer attention. Next time you get your Model 8s out, could you pull the bolt back a bit and see how much movement there is on your extractor? Kid's Model 8 moves quite a bit more than my 81. Wondering if that extra mo...
by ElkSlayer
Sat May 06, 2023 4:55 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Extractor question
Replies: 2
Views: 690

Extractor question

Question: When pulling back the bolt handle to the rear, should the extractor move? My son's Model 8 barely pulls the case out of the chamber. I noticed that when pulling back the bolt handle, the extractor immediately starts to move forward of the bolt. With my model 81, the extractor doesn't begin...
by ElkSlayer
Sun Mar 12, 2023 5:58 pm
Forum: The Great Model 8
Topic: Reloading Model 8 in 30 Remington.
Replies: 4
Views: 1068

Reloading Model 8 in 30 Remington.

Reloading the 30 Remington for both a model 8 and 14... My #1 question is if I neck down 32 Remington brass, will I have to ream the neck? Secondly, who makes a good, old school, round nose bullet today?

Thanks,
Jim