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Roger, I am interested, I'll send you an email through my yahoo email.

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Both of the recipes I tried last worked quite well. The Varget hits hard so I expect it'll prove quite the hunting round.

DW, on "trimming all cases to a uniform length and finding the proper seating depth......." you're dead on!

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The powder I used with good success at 43gr & 42.7gr was WC852.

Today I loaded 10 rounds of WC852 at 42.5gr and 10 rounds of Varget at 39.5gr to try out next weekend. I'll report back.

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The 43gr load proved to be as accurate as the 42.7. I'll play with 42.5gr next to see if the action cycles reliably.

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WCs can indeed be a quality produact and a great deal!

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I don't mind at all; I necksized the winchester brass I initially shot through my rifle and used 200gr winchester round nose, jacketed bullets, under WC8xx @ 42.7grs (it's a pulldown ball powder which I use for my 30 caliber, or there about, rifles). I am not giving you the exact number just yet bec...

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After adjusting the front sight for POI 2" to the right, and lowering the Williams diopter a bit, I shot my reloads today. What a great improvement in accuracy! 5 shots per group, both groups measured a bit under 1.5" at 100 yards. The first 10 were a lighter recipe and the action function...

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I finally made it back to the farm today from the north east and after quite a bit of bush hogging and other such work that was neglected while I was on travel for 6 weeks I had to try out my 81…..the priorities of life! Well, after tightening the barrel nut and concentrating on the targets it becam...

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Please post pics!

Some of my work on a Swede side by side Haski circa 1938:

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My rifle's stock is very clean, with only minor scratches which I could lightly sand off but I won't. This will remain in its natural, weathered condition. Thank you for the Watco Danish Oil Finish suggestion, interesting product, I'll try it.

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Great exchange of info, thanks guys! Don't know that I'll recoat my 81 as it's in pretty good shape but the finish being original, as old as it is, it may not hurt to coat the stock and hangurd a bit more for extra protection, if I am to take it into the woods. This is one unusual rifle and I am so ...

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I have used Minwax rub on poly in thin coats, on multiple rifles, with great success. I've recently tried tung oil and it too works very well because within a week one can apply a number of coats, to desired sheen, plus it dries hard and protects very well. But I am always interested in new more nat...

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Thanks guys!

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Gents, what size is the 81's buttstock (small, medium, or large)?

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I ordered from Midway USA the Lee neck size & crimp dies, and the trimmer. Mine is a 35Rem but non the less I plan to neck size and crimp to err on the side of caution. As Roger has stated there's a bit of recoil there so it's best not to run the risk of failure. I also ordered Hornady InterLock...

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Wildgoose thank you. It is elevation and windage adjustable and seems to be in fully functional shape even though I've not yet adjusted it. Only problem I have with it is that the diopetr hole is quite large so I am not as acurate as I could be with a smaller hole which would help further focus my s...

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My 81 came with a Williams diopter and that's probably not an original part so I assume the rifle was drilled? How effective is this diopter, it being adjustable?

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Slip-ons work really well for me and they allow any stock to remain original. Personally I am all for refinishing old rifles because I am a stickler for cleanliness and perfection. So, when I buy an old rifle and it needs it I'll bring it to in as new condition as possible. I care less about it's fu...

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Glad to hear it Clem, it's hard to judge through a post only.

My issue is the opposite, the barrel nut was so loose that I took it off by hand so after a real good cleaning I'd like to properly tighten with a spanner wrench. Hoping to get the most accuracy out of this rifle!

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Clem, I can read dates, no need for sarcasm! This is simply a different way of skinning the same cat so I'll let you all know how well it works when I receive and try it.

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The above was sold so I ordered this today, hope it works as expected....after it was recommended by 81police.

http://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgw ... es/6130018

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Thank you sarge! You saved me making a mess of things.

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Gang, why am I not able to remove the stock's smaller screw? Is thee a trick to it? I am afraid that I'll booger it up if I keep trying without success. I even used Kroil on it but with no luck.

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My family's males most all successfully fought the Italians and the Germans in the Greek mountains, and when alive they still managed a smile when reminiscing of their war escapades to us youngsters. The Government after the liberation left thousands upon thousands of Garands outside to rot, a real ...

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Roger thank you! I plan to reload as soon as I get back home so I'll very much appreciate your proven recipes. You have an email.

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My wife and I while vacationing at our favorite spot in Greece. No shooting when we visit, each year, but with an air rifle and /or a speergun. The 2nd amendment does not exist in the Greek constitution.

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jack, thank you very much for offering to convert but after shooting my 81 for the first time today, I don't believe that I am man enough for 15 rounds of 35 Rem rapid fire :lol: :lol: :lol: OK gang, here's the skinny; I was unable to tighten the barrel nut with an adjustable wrench and a drill bit ...

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jack, you think you have issues, I am from Greece originally and have lived in Bama since November of 1975. My sathern friends still call me a damn ferner, or simply Greek. But they do it lovingly so I guess it's all good. I've read many of the pertinent posts, and have watched you and police burn q...

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So jack1653, since we are southern brethren of sort I feel compelled to ask, are you gonna help me find a police version of this new found love of mine? I sure do like the 15 round solution!! Forumites, here's some of my other mil toys, I have a soft spot for multiple shooting platforms but please d...

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I hope so too Cam, I'll report back tomorrow evening.

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Cam. thank you for the additional info and the link, I'll order for sure when I return to the home base.....but what did the cowboys do without all these fency wrenches?

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imfuncity, simple enough a solution and yet I'm sure it'll prove effective, I'll do it! I know what you mean about travel, the Marriott and airline employees knew me by my first name but a few years back I quite traveling and delegated to the younger engineers. This trip was my choice so I can parti...

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This makes absolute sense, thank you!

Now let's see how I'll fabricate this in a hotel room

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imfuncity, thank you for the alternative but can you please provide a picture if it's available? I can't quite visualize what you're describing with the drill bit in conjunction with the adjustable wrench. Problem is my wife and I are on travel and in a hotel room so I don't have my garage full of t...

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AKC said "I could no longer resist!...." I know exactly what you mean my friend but don't fret it, yours is a good looking rifle, all that remains is to enjoy it!

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As longs as it is being worked on, and I'll do my part by buying a couple. Thanks again for the immediate feedback, this is one great site, glad I've found you! While in NH I found a place to shoot so I'll report back after I put a few rounds through my new acquisition. The barrel nut is only finger...

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Would this amount be in monopoly $? Not that the USD is worth more, now days :oops: So, do you mean to tell me that the aftermarket hasen't come up with a reasonable 15 round mag alternative? Sounds like a gunsmithing and metalshop production project to me. I may know of a couple of folks that could...

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My goodness Jack, what a wonderful way to wake up, seeing all your beautiful rifles listed!

Glad to hear the converion is doable, and where does one get a hold of 15 round mags? Are there sources out there you can point me to?

George

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Thank you very much for the warm welcome gentlemen, I look forward to shooting my new acquisition and reporting back. One question, how easy is it to retrofit this rifle to accept a 15 round mag and are they easily attainable? I am also a reloader so I'll be reloading for this 35Rem, a new found rou...

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Good morning, I didn't know these rifles even existed but while minding my own business looking around the rifle racks it simply jumped into my arms begging to go home with me, see I have such an effect on guns, so I had to oblige! It was made in 1949, older than me even, and is as clean as they com...

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