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- Wed May 21, 2014 12:04 am
- Forum: The Great Model 81 'Woodsmaster'
- Topic: Cast Boolit Range Report
- Replies: 1
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Cast Boolit Range Report
I was finally able to get to the range today to test the Marbles R6 tang sight with a few hand loads. I use a Lyman 358315 RNGC 204 grain mold. The gun seemed to like 23.5 grains of IMR 4198 and 31.0 grains of IMR 3031 the best. My shoulder preferred the 4198. 23.5 grains was enough to cycle flawles...
- Sun May 11, 2014 4:00 pm
- Forum: Pics of your 8/81's
- Topic: 1938 Model 81
- Replies: 3
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1938 Model 81
This is the latest addition to my John M. Browning tribute collection. I love it! .35 Remington definitely let's you know who's boss with a steel butt plate! It was shooting a good 6" high 3" to the left at 50 yards so I bought a Marbles Tang and a taller HiViz front sight on Ebay. We'll g...
- Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:10 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: Greetings from Southern Kalifornia
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Greetings from Southern Kalifornia
Finally got to examine my Model 81 that I won at auction. The pictures did not do it justice! What a great gun. Now the longest 10 days of the year start. I set out a year ago to acquire the most iconic John M. Browning firearms that are legal and affordable. So far, I have a Model 1911A1 .45 ACP, a...