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!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.
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.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!
The closest shot was about 10 yards with a .300 Savage and the longest was 160 yards with a .30 Remington.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.
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.
Do you mean "smokeless?" I have 60 rds that I'll never use.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,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.