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Feed issue is usually a mag spring in backwards....

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Luke I know I've got one of those sights, Unfortunately I also know it's been filed out with a square side & V. Not much help for your needs.

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Case neck & shoulder annealing may help a great deal. Though avoid any heating with live primers. And BE SURE to not let the base & body heat much. If you have access I REALLY like the RCBS 170g mould. Seems accurate in the 32 REM. The 9mm - 35 cal moulds in 180g are very good, and use less ...

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Luke Those could be Williams or Marbles sights, Remington was notorious for "borrowing" other sights. They might still have the same parts around... See some of the old sight PDFs referenced on this site, somewhere I've lots downloaded over the years. We used to have images of the various ...

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You know it's odd but I've had more "square butt" semi pistol grips than the round knobs. 3 I think, granted they were less than pristine, but they all still functioned & shot well. Still got a Sq semi stock with factory checkering that is going into a restore, just need a receiver &am...

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I prefer the old Dockendorf globe sights. They are not as high as the Lyman, & easier on the sight picture as well as fitting cases better. The Light window helps visibility too.

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care is called for with the tubes, some are brazed in place. Many will unscrew OK but the brazed ones are problematic. The heat will damage the receiver.

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DUDE I'm impressed

That's way better than other work I've done or had done
Just wish I could find a reliable, affordable Blue source, had that issue for decades.
Carl

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If you search the net there is Leverrevolution data there for the 300Sav. Don't be bashful the 300S is just slightly smaller capacity from the 308. 180g, 165g, 175g should be impressive. :geek: Plus I have had great luck with pointed bullets in the M8-81 actions, just seat to depth for the mag. If y...

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1913 I suggest a simple digital caliper for the case length. Something rotary for trimming that. Strongly advise a Hornady shoulder length jig to measure for headspace. Way better than other stuff for safety. I've used a Foster trimmer for decades, others could be better now, but the Foster also set...

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WALL ah'd say the infamous Jackitis illness has prograssed from a bactera, to vyrus, & now becoming a genitic condition.

Or could it be part of our geenome now.

It also affeczx the accent & ability to spell words longer than 5 lettors.

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Ladies & Gents, I have a friend close to Clarksville that needs to liquidate Part(s) of his collection. He is a VET with developed vision issues, as such he can not target practice, or reload properly. We are offering items to the Forum to regain some or all of his investment. If you have intere...

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Hey This is a recurring post problem on this site. I've personally had 3 81s that refused to seat. Till I noticed all had "springback" :shock: when the stock is almost home things were confusing, thought I was doing something wrong. Had to replace 2 tang screws that cross threaded. One of ...

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Luke
Try the 35cal 220g BT, I like it. I'm getting fond of Leverrevolution too. Wish there was more data for it.

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Limbsaver makes a huge difference with shoulder. I even use it with 7mm & 300WM. Keep 2 in the range bag, different sizes. Had 2 stocks with the same chip, replaced one, glued the second back. Takes a very sharp eye to notice the glue line. Scape to blend the wood, sand very little, stain with F...

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MDan
B4 you go to alll that trouble check one thing. verify the mag spring is not backwards. I've a vague recollection of something along these lines. Know that it is possible to install the spring wrong & not know better. Suppose I might have done something like that....

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I have a couple with 1950 Bbl sleeve codes that are 8s, with the caveat that 81 parts were used in the place of original 8 parts.

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The rear sight "block" can be staked back tight. Originals I think were press fit from inside, yeah try fixing that. However the chore of staking does leave marks that can show. I used a rounded & polished pin punch to minimize the mark. Do use a very stiff round bar or pipe inside as ...

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That buttplate may be one of kind.

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Nice one Luke

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Coil thickness & cross section is way too big for 25R, perhaps some spring set in the right one. Way to define if they are alike: count coil wraps, measure cross section h x w. I do note they are slightly different in the corners of the coil wire. That could be the difference of when they were m...

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Adam, I guarantee the 25R buffers is DIFFERENT than all the others. I think the 300S & the 35R are the same, from earlier research on the factory parts lists. There may be a difference in the 30R & 32R, not certain. I recall there are differences with the barrel sleeve recoil springs, BUT I ...

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Adam, Good to hear from ya again. I had one 2, had the same issue feeding. VERY persnickedy, shot well, was in good condition. I just found the M8-81 & 760 are more likely to enjoy my loads. It sold well, nearly doubled my investment. Cranky ladies are like it says in Solomon's words, enough to ...

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Owt-Buck, YUP YUP, You've a repair code. I've several. You'de be surprised the number of 1950 date codes I've seen on a variety of our Ladies. Think i have one on a straight stock GrD; you can check some of my earliest posts for the Pics. It developed that the barrel sleeve is a M81, with a M8 forea...

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I have both the Stith & the G&H. I KNOW :ugeek: the G&H will maintain near zero when taken down. I don't currently rezero it unless it is way off, 2-5". 8-) In my experience the Stith is very solid unless the alignment is way off from install. the slip fit of the objective should ha...

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Nice
If you please what is the OD of the scope bell in the front ring? I have a K4 that might fit the Stith I have with a large bell mount too.

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Luke trust you to find this, EEEWWWUUUHHH

That hurts all the way over here

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Not only that, when up/out it will wear the spring a lot, can cause action to not feed, will have effects with empty mag lock back! Embarrassing :? when the rifle is sold pending firing a full magazine, Even if you fix the issue, the buyer looks at it funny. TRUE :o These springs are not in stock an...

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Category: semi auto rifle
Mfg : Remington
then see all calibers: 25 Rem, 30 Rem, 32 Rem, 300 Sav, 35 Rem. Yeah it takes a little longer, but it gets most of them.
I search on Gr D & got a 7600 & a M11, no excitement but there.
14K for Police model

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I have no PENNY in this, but I know our members have interest. I found lots of goodies, but got no funds. U'ns go for it.... 2 grade Ds 2 (countem) Special police A couple 25Rem (I think) about 30 8 & 81s listed, this is more than I've ever seen, at least 2 with Stith mounts. Good luck hope you ...

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Take care Luke, I could be wrong, there may have been 1907s too. I had 2, One a beater, one a restore. & I don't recall their years of Mfg. Henleys has data on this.

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Welcome
Good luck w/ your newbie

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Luke I note the top toe plate, It's almost as hard to find as the military "S" curve plate. Just don't have one any more. It was on a rough 25Rem. Got traded for a Inglis with a wooden holster. I do believe I absconded 8-) with the holster & assorted goodies. I'm fond of Browning stuff...

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If a 30cal drops thru the bbl it's a 35Rem. REAL small is a 25Rem. Careful the "Remington" calibers except for the 35 in these all had the same parent case: 30 Remington. Get it Right!! Typically if the Rec'r # & the Bbl jacket # match it's original.. Seen a couple like that. Doesn't m...

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Welcome
I too like the 300S, just need a limbsaver to ease my shoulder when I drop the hammer. Nice looker, is that a S&W I see? Got a small group of those too...
Carl

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I'd like it as well, depends on distance & lodging costs. Not a bank...

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Yeah it hit me too, No particular issues aside from eye trash. I just added a ad blocker to Firefox, gone now... But there is an issue on our site.

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Had a Loctite seminar back in the day, blue should be sufficient as long as the parts don't warm too much. Purple would be a possibility, but is really for small parts & low strength. If forced to use red be absolutely sure to heat the threads to the right temp before any attempt to unthread. I ...

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I concur with Luke, even the FBI brazed the shroud to the yoke, I suggest the smith will need to unscrew the shroud & prep the threads B4 brazing. Therefore He/She will need to be a professional with the machine tools to back it up. Not a job for a hand drill or a cheapo drill press.

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Luke Had one of the 25R with the top toe plate, shame it was degraded to "patina", it sold about 10 yr ago. BUT my curved military style is on a GrD with the Lyman 41AT sight.DROOL SLOBBER !! My 32R Not Kreiger has the bottom toe plate I think. The first M81 I got had a FUNKY white plastic...

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Howdy from SOKY

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If there is a bare semi pistol grip M8 recvr out there I could be persuaded to do another restore. :D It would need most of the original blue, if it has 5 holes (below the left rib) for the G&H scope mount OK too, I've 2 ea whining for mounting :? . I've 3 ea of the FBI barrel (original ;) ) ass...

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AND they don't make the thread dies anymore!!

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Cam I try to stay out of online access programming, but. I know Access would probably be better for photo display. However I also know MS products are not as multi platform friendly as others. That said I'm not the best to involve in web page design. I suggest some of the open source "office&qu...

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MAN, wish it was a semi pistol grip, I've a M8 stock crying for a receiver. A nice checkered original.
Got all the parts & a barrel assy too.
Wish me luck.
Carl

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When you get a chance check the production numbers. These are more rare than 95% of the winchesters.
Know what I mean?

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My compliments, I have had one of the M8s in hand but will likely never have one of my own.
They are very special.

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Guys the screw in the "Rem" sight is a fine adjustment, for longer range. BUT, ya gotta lift the leaf a little for it to turn. It's GROOVED on the bottom. (YEah :geek: :ugeek: that's right so it don't turn till the leaf is lifted) Those sights let us fine tune the zero, then use the elevat...

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Yea verily. Been to 2 Cave city shows in the last 3 mo. Have been fortunate to sell or trade items. The return of the funds spent paid for Santa. But my Bro put us to shame. Cobbled a table late on a Saturday, Sold 4 of his & one of his twin's. Blew us all out of the water..... :shock: For me I ...

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With you guys to keep the site clean.
Carl

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