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thanks. Loads would most definitely be to specs. I was referring to the actual receiver itself.

yeah...factory specs would be nice. Anyone have access to those? But an unmolested or functioning one would be the correct or close enough hardness.

Ah....I see. So if anything would need checking it's the barrel extension and the bolt that locks into it.

thanks.

Thanks much. I am sure these old gals are as tough as they come...when used not abused. I would hate to see one of these great model 8s abused. Such an icon. As with other old firearms I know it is a wise safety precaution to test them for hardness/head space/barrel strength before shooting for the ...

I wanted to know what was standard on these oldies to see what's safe to fire. I know most people don't have access to a tester…but I figured I'd ask. I am particularly interested in receiver hardness.

Hello all,

I am in need of a Rockwell hardness reading for the receivers on the model 8. Does anyone have a source for finding this out or can someone test theirs and let me know.

I would really appreciate it.

Thanks.

Hello all. I recently was able to purchase my first Remington autoloading rifle after wanting one for many moons. I was able to afford one and went for it. It is in 35 Rem which I am familiar with in my Marlin 336. Turns out it is a 1906 and about half way through the year manufacture date too. It i...