headoftheholler
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Got the stocks done on the model 8, still need to reblue but wanted to shoot it a bit before it was disassembled. They simply dont make rifles today like this.
Remington Model 8 pics
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jagdpanzer347
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Pretty neat piece.
peacemaker45
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I always liked the long recoil shotguns. The 8/81s always get me drooling, but I've never yet played with one.
Sweet.
Sweet.
kBob
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That is neat. Thanks for sharing.
-kBob
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Abel
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This is how you post pics of a rifle! I am assuming 35 Rem from the lack of a cartridge case shoulder.
I would not re blue. It looks great worn out a bit, shows its age. Just keep her clean.
I would not re blue. It looks great worn out a bit, shows its age. Just keep her clean.
Sam1911
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Man, almost hate to see that reblued! You don't get beautiful patina like that overnight. Looks awesome and just plain right the way it is!
Stock's a little too shiny, though. A bit of bronze wool would knock the glare down a touch -- perfect!
I would clean those screws up, though.
Stock's a little too shiny, though. A bit of bronze wool would knock the glare down a touch -- perfect!
I would clean those screws up, though.
headoftheholler
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Its in .30 rem which is next to impossible to find. The bluing on the far side of the action is worn off completly and the barrel shroud has a dent that I will need to pop out prior to rebluing that.
headoftheholler
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That far left screw seems to be a common bugger in these and Model 11's, I think people try to unscrew it thinking its the stock screw when it actually secures the hammer spring. I wasn't going to do anything to it but the stock had a bad crack at the tang (common) and near the buttplate. I shoot all my rifles and shotguns so they had to be repaired. Now, with the good looking wood and worn out metal it looks a little off to me, who knows, may just keep it this way for a while.
TRX
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I bought a 1914 Model 8 in .30 Remington a month ago. I checked the web for ammo, brass, and dies, then ordered it. I love that freakin' rifle.
Unfortunately, not one of the vendors actually had any brass in stock, and Remington says it might be a year before they run any more. Nothing else has a base diameter close to the .25-.30-.32 cartridges, other than various rimmed cartridges. Some of the guys on the "greatmodel8" forum have been de-rimming and cutting extractor grooves in .30-30 Winchester brass, but it seems there has been a run on that, too, other than a few people who think range pick-up brass is worth a fortune. Sorry, I'll just wait it out...
Meanwhile, I need to make a wrench for the barrel nut and shroud nut so I can take it apart.
FN and Remington made the 1900, Model 8, and Model 81 across 40 years, but I'd never even heard of one until the other day.
Unfortunately, not one of the vendors actually had any brass in stock, and Remington says it might be a year before they run any more. Nothing else has a base diameter close to the .25-.30-.32 cartridges, other than various rimmed cartridges. Some of the guys on the "greatmodel8" forum have been de-rimming and cutting extractor grooves in .30-30 Winchester brass, but it seems there has been a run on that, too, other than a few people who think range pick-up brass is worth a fortune. Sorry, I'll just wait it out...
Meanwhile, I need to make a wrench for the barrel nut and shroud nut so I can take it apart.
FN and Remington made the 1900, Model 8, and Model 81 across 40 years, but I'd never even heard of one until the other day.
aHFo3
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I've never heard of these guys before, but they have 30 remington in stock
http://www.lohmanarms.com/product_p/ru30r.htm
I've also heard 30 remington can be formed from 6.8 SPC although I've never tried it. Fortunately, my grandpa had a Model 81 in 30 rem and 300 Savage. The Savage gets used and the 30 Remington gets looked at.
http://www.lohmanarms.com/product_p/ru30r.htm
I've also heard 30 remington can be formed from 6.8 SPC although I've never tried it. Fortunately, my grandpa had a Model 81 in 30 rem and 300 Savage. The Savage gets used and the 30 Remington gets looked at.
gpb
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You can form 6.8 SPC from 30 Remington. However, you can't form 30 Remington from 6.8 SPC. The SPC is too short.
If you try to form 30 Remington from trimming the rim and cutting an extraction groove on a 30-30, you will also have to adjust the shoulder. The 30 Remington shoulder is different from the 30-30. If not adjusted correctly you could have headspace issues.
If you try to form 30 Remington from trimming the rim and cutting an extraction groove on a 30-30, you will also have to adjust the shoulder. The 30 Remington shoulder is different from the 30-30. If not adjusted correctly you could have headspace issues.
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I would have the stock repaired and clean up the screws but I would not re-blue that fine old rifle. As for the rarity of 30 Remington ammo, you probably should reload your own so as not to need a boatload of money just to shoot it. Time to reload...
41 Mag
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I was passed along the 81 in 300 Savage a couple of years ago. I managed to find a few boxes of factory for it but have yet to put one through it.
This one belonged to my mom's uncle and he called it his "Cannon". My pop had a lot of fun with that right up till they shot out to 300yds one evening. Pop shooting his 03A3 and Unc shooting the cannon. Well pop knew all he had to do was hold his cross hair on the top of the target holder to hit the bull, it only took about 5 minutes to stir it up enough Unc packed it up and left.
Anyway cool rifle and hopefully I will get around to shooting mine this fall on some hogs. I figure the 150gr CL's should get it done just fine on them.
This one belonged to my mom's uncle and he called it his "Cannon". My pop had a lot of fun with that right up till they shot out to 300yds one evening. Pop shooting his 03A3 and Unc shooting the cannon. Well pop knew all he had to do was hold his cross hair on the top of the target holder to hit the bull, it only took about 5 minutes to stir it up enough Unc packed it up and left.
Anyway cool rifle and hopefully I will get around to shooting mine this fall on some hogs. I figure the 150gr CL's should get it done just fine on them.
rodensouth
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Thanks for posting pics of that fine looking rifle. I hadn't heard of them until last month on another post. I really like the way it looks now, but I suspect I would get the itch to reblue it also to see how it looked when she came out of the box.
jakk280rem
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I know this isn't a poll thread, but I vote for not reblueing it too. It has so much character and beauty like it is. Every nick and ding and worn out spot in the finish is a story unto itself. Like a roadmap of nearly a century of use and care. Leave it like it is. It's great.
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I vote no reblue.
Outlaw Man
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Beautiful rifle! I'd probably keep the bluing as-is, too, but there's nothing wrong with cleaning it up and putting your own wear on it. No one here will argue with that part being a lot of fun.
Orkan
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I too have a Remington Model 8 in 30 remington. It was a gift from my grandfather. Mine differs slightly from yours in that it has a monte carlo cheek piece stock.
Mine also has very little bluing, but works and shoots great. I've struggled with the same questions you've been pondering. On one hand, leaving it original has some merit... yet the added preservation by refinishing can't be ignored.
Mine also has very little bluing, but works and shoots great. I've struggled with the same questions you've been pondering. On one hand, leaving it original has some merit... yet the added preservation by refinishing can't be ignored.
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.30 Remington
I have a 1917 vintage Remington Model 14, which was my paternal granddad's and then my Dad's deer rifle. 30 years ago, I was able to buy 4 boxes (20 each) of new Remington brass, and loaded it for my Dad. He also had about 40 rds. of factory ammo when he passed away, and I inherited the rifle and ammo. -So I'm pretty well set for brass. About 3 weeks ago, my next door neighbor and his wife (in their late 70's) moved, and he brought over several thousand rounds worth of once-fired and range pickup brass. In the cartons (so far) I have found and cleaned up 50rds. of brass for the .30 rem. in good, reloadable condition.
In my part of the world the .30 Rem. was pretty popular for a long time, so occasionally I still see a box or 2 of factory stuff in the back country stores. It's all about keeping your eyes peeled, and scanning the ammo shelves in those places.
I have a 1917 vintage Remington Model 14, which was my paternal granddad's and then my Dad's deer rifle. 30 years ago, I was able to buy 4 boxes (20 each) of new Remington brass, and loaded it for my Dad. He also had about 40 rds. of factory ammo when he passed away, and I inherited the rifle and ammo. -So I'm pretty well set for brass. About 3 weeks ago, my next door neighbor and his wife (in their late 70's) moved, and he brought over several thousand rounds worth of once-fired and range pickup brass. In the cartons (so far) I have found and cleaned up 50rds. of brass for the .30 rem. in good, reloadable condition.
In my part of the world the .30 Rem. was pretty popular for a long time, so occasionally I still see a box or 2 of factory stuff in the back country stores. It's all about keeping your eyes peeled, and scanning the ammo shelves in those places.
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