Remington model 8

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Doc - I agree on all of your points. The M08 was never chambered in .300 Savage, so yes, the .35 is the only cartridge still commercially available for good old M08. It was the best of the four that it came in.
 
Trivia: Remington also made the Model 600 in .35 Rem. I was drawn in by gunzine articles and shot one mostly with light loads and revolver bullets until I got tired of plinking with it.
 
Trivia: Remington also made the Model 600 in .35 Rem. I was drawn in by gunzine articles and shot one mostly with light loads and revolver bullets until I got tired of plinking with it.
The 600 was also manufactured in .350 Remington magnum... I bought one of those after shooting a whitetail buck with a cousin’s M8. It was hot stuff back in the day!
 
Yes, I was somewhat tempted by one of those later, especially since it was really a 660 without vent rib and was in a Mannlicher stock with steel trigger guard, the laminated stock in the box. But I remembered how the .35 lost appeal and saved my money.
 
The 600 was also manufactured in .350 Remington magnum... I bought one of those after shooting a whitetail buck with a cousin’s M8. It was hot stuff back in the day!
I had one back in the day. It kicked like a mule and barked at the other end too. I ended up trading it to Wild West Guns in Anchorage.
 
I sold mine to a gentleman who hot rodded those guns, ultra lightweight stocks, thin barrels, lightened receivers etc. he has a 6mm that was completed in 1985 and weighs 5# with a scope and loaded magazine.
 
I have been collecting Model 8's and 81's for several years now and I have acquired a few examples. They are not modern firearms and should not be compared to modern firearms. What they are is a very well built John Browning designed firearm. When new, the Model 8 cost twice as much as their sporting counterparts, the Winchester 94's and the Marlin 93's. This is primarily due to the number of forged parts and production costs. The Model 8 was the sniper rifle of the day and most examples I have are still very good shooters. The Model 8 was popular with law enforcement and sportsmen alike. I have been watching both auctions and local gun stores for awhile now and the pricing that I have witnessed usually ranges between $475 and $1200 or more depending on condition and grade of the firearm. A small premium can be applied to the .25 Remington caliber as these seem to be a little more rare. If you are looking for shooter examples choose the calibers that are still available such as the .35 Remington or the 300 Savage for the Model 81. If you reload the sky is the limit. In my humble opinion these are great historic firearm's and are very fun to shoot. I have taken both deer and hogs with these firearms and never lost an animal while shooting these rifles.
 
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I have been collecting Model 8's and 81's for several years now and I have acquired a few examples. They are not modern firearms and should not be compared to modern firearms. What they are is a very well built John Browning designed firearm. When new, the Model 8 cost twice as much as their sporting counterparts, the Winchester 94's and the Marlin 93's. This is primarily due to the number of forged parts and production costs. The Model 8 was the sniper rifle of the day and most examples I have are still very good shooters. The Model 8 was popular with law enforcement and sportsmen alike. I have been watching both auctions and local gun stores for awhile now and the pricing that I have witnessed usually ranges between $475 and $1200 or more depending on condition and grade of the firearm. A small premium can be applied to the .25 Remington caliber as these seem to be a little more rare. If you are looking for shooter examples choose the calibers that are still available such as the .35 Remington or the 300 Savage for the Model 81. If you reload the sky is the limit. In my humble opinion these are great historic firearm's and are very fun to shoot. I have taken both deer and hogs with these firearms and never lost an animal while shooting these rifles.
The closest shot was about 10 yards with a .300 Savage and the longest was 160 yards with a .30 Remington.
 
I very much like my Marlin 336 in 35 Remington. I recall when I bought it that for the same price I had a choice between 35 Remington and 30-30. I never regretted choosing the 35 Remington. Empty cases are not easily found laying on the gun range floor these days but I still manage to reload for occasional range time with it.
The Model 8 was once used by police and I believe some of the guns used by federal agents in the Bonnie/Clyde ambush were Model 8's in 35 Remington.
 
Here in the southeast, I have no problem using my 35Rem Marlin on any 4 legged game animal I come across. Works fine on deer. Even on hogs if I am able to do my part with shot placement. I handload for it and have developed some very accurate loads for it. I bought some brass bags and factory ammo in 35 awhile ago and have been reusing the cases until they are no longer suitable. The lack of ammo availability is a pretty strong reason to pass on it for the moment if you don't feel like waiting around for ammo or components. 35Rem is a great round considering its age. Too bad more companies don't recognize it.
 
I have been collecting Model 8's and 81's for several years now and I have acquired a few examples. They are not modern firearms and should not be compared to modern firearms. What they are is a very well built John Browning designed firearm. When new, the Model 8 cost twice as much as their sporting counterparts, the Winchester 94's and the Marlin 93's. This is primarily due to the number of forged parts and production costs. The Model 8 was the sniper rifle of the day and most examples I have are still very good shooters. The Model 8 was popular with law enforcement and sportsmen alike. I have been watching both auctions and local gun stores for awhile now and the pricing that I have witnessed usually ranges between $475 and $1200 or more depending on condition and grade of the firearm. A small premium can be applied to the .25 Remington caliber as these seem to be a little more rare. If you are looking for shooter examples choose the calibers that are still available such as the .35 Remington or the 300 Savage for the Model 81. If you reload the sky is the limit. In my humble opinion these are great historic firearm's and are very fun to shoot. I have taken both deer and hogs with these firearms and never lost an animal while shooting these rifles.

Have you found a decent source for Ammo? I know the 35 is a bit easier to find. I have my Grandad's Model 8, in .32 and I have not found a decent place to get the ammo. Also, I find it a bit difficult to know if it's the Correct ammo when I'm looking. ."32 Remington 170gr, rimless" is what I'm looking for, but if you have any info or advice, I would be grateful.
 
Have you found a decent source for Ammo? I know the 35 is a bit easier to find. I have my Grandad's Model 8, in .32 and I have not found a decent place to get the ammo. Also, I find it a bit difficult to know if it's the Correct ammo when I'm looking. ."32 Remington 170gr, rimless" is what I'm looking for, but if you have any info or advice, I would be grateful.
Do you mean "smokeless?" I have 60 rds that I'll never use. 20220721_175331.jpg 20220721_175331.jpg
 
Have you found a decent source for Ammo? I know the 35 is a bit easier to find. I have my Grandad's Model 8, in .32 and I have not found a decent place to get the ammo. Also, I find it a bit difficult to know if it's the Correct ammo when I'm looking. ."32 Remington 170gr, rimless" is what I'm looking for, but if you have any info or advice, I would be grateful.
Hi Sargentt,
My best source has been auctions. Once I acquired the brass I reload them.
 
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