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by Seedsntrees
Sun Dec 14, 2014 2:41 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: New Replacement Wood
Replies: 3
Views: 4393

New Replacement Wood

Anyone have a lead to secure a new forearm and stock with the round pistol grip and checkered for Mdl 81?

Like that round pistol grip.

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by Seedsntrees
Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:55 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel Nut Wrench, Must Have?
Replies: 7
Views: 6808

Re: Barrel Nut Wrench, Must Have?

Well, I went to my workshop and built a wrench. The springs, barrel etc. are in great shape. Came apart real easy. Glad I took it apart, now have a better understanding of the recoil operation. The design was ahead of it's time in history. Well built. Also, the spray application of G-96 did a super ...
by Seedsntrees
Thu Dec 11, 2014 4:53 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel Nut Wrench, Must Have?
Replies: 7
Views: 6808

Re: Barrel Nut Wrench, Must Have?

Thanks for the input.

I like to make my own specialty tools etc, however, the Ebay tool looks pretty good.

For a rifle that old with moving parts that who knows when it was cleaned, I think I'm going to tear it down for peace of mind..

Besides Browning Built It That Way...

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by Seedsntrees
Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:32 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: Barrel Nut Wrench, Must Have?
Replies: 7
Views: 6808

Barrel Nut Wrench, Must Have?

Just secured a Mdl 81 300 Savage. Gun is of the 1946 vintage, super great shape. Redfield peep sight! Gun shoots great! 1-1/2 inch group @ 100 with hand loads of 170 grain Nosler Round Nose. Fine for Wisconsin Deer. Question for all those with experience with this gun: Must I invest in a barrel span...