https://thegreatmodel8.net/

Bill in Oregon

Trying to avoid the cost of buying a new one, so I thought I would ask if anyone has one for borrow/rent or knows who might have one.
Thanks!

Bill in Oregon

Finally got the .25 to the range. Loads consisted of the Hornady 117-grain RN over 26.5 grains CFE223 in Grafs brass. Poor old Model 8 scattered the 117s at random. At 25 yards, four of five shots hit the 25-yard slow-fire pistol target -- oddly two a half-inch apart at 11 o'clock and two an inch ap...

Bill in Oregon

9.3 Shooter, I still have the Model 8. I did not seek a full refund because I didn't want to let go of it completely on the off chance it can somehow be made to shoot. Dies, brass and bullets are due here on Tuesday, so I should have an update in a few days.

Bill in Oregon

Just heard from a wiser man than I -- and there are so very many of them!

--that the barrel, once free of the jacket and springs, disassembles further, to the point it might not be ruinous to have a new one turned and chambered. Help Mr. Wizard!

Bill in Oregon

Hey, does anyone know if the barrels on the four Model 8 calibers are the same outside dimension at the narrowest point, or were they turned to different minimum diameters based on the cartridge to be chambered?

Bill in Oregon

In regard to this rifle, have posted this on a couple of forums: Guys, I have been watching for years for a Model 8 in .25 that I could afford. I spotted one Sunday at Guns International and reached out to the seller, Collectors Firearms of Houston, TX. The deal was done and the rifle arrived Wednes...

Bill in Oregon

Hibby, nice to hear you found a .25 as well. I think what I will do is shoot it first and see how it performs. I only just ordered bullets, brass and dies from Grafs yesterday, so I won't have any test ammo until next week. I am continuing the Wipeout cycles and still getting deep blue patches, so t...

Bill in Oregon

I just bought a Model 8 in .25 Remington from a large "collector gun" seller in Houston. They said it had "strong rifling" which always makes me a bit uneasy. But when the rifle arrived this morning it looked to be in pretty decent shape. No cracks in the wood so far, metal mostl...

Bill in Oregon

Thanks guys. I'll look for some jacketed RNs.
I'll also continue to work with the powder-coated and gas-checked boolit from the Lee 309-170RF mold. Dan, does Henwood list any specific recipes for cast with 2400? That book is currently outside my price range!

Bill in Oregon

Fired a total of just 10 rounds through the 1923 Model 8 in .30 Remington this afternoon -- one PC cast boolit round and nine rounds of the Hornady 160-grain FTX over 33 grains Leverevolution in resized Graf brass, CCI 200 primer. Wanted to see if the gun went boom and it did, BUT -- I had two failu...

Bill in Oregon

I used the candle method yesterday to anneal 40 of the Grafs .32 cases necked to .30. Shot 10 rounds of handloads this afternoon -- first time shooting this particular rifle -- and didn't have any split necks, so I hope all 50 cases will last a bit.

Bill in Oregon

Wish we had a like button here.

Bill in Oregon

Following. I necked down some recently purchased Graf's .32 to .30. We shall see.

Bill in Oregon

Tony, I wish you every bit of good luck on your elk hunt. I am sure that .35 Remington will do a fine job and in great fashion. An Oregon friend took a meat elk with his Remington Model 14 in.35 Rem a couple of years back. I don't know if you use Facebook, but there is a wonderful community of souls...

Bill in Oregon

Tony, I sure love the butt stock on the .32. What a blessing to have two Model 8s with family heritage.

Bill in Oregon

I'm pretty pleased with the condition of this Model 8. It has lots of character, but no grave defects and a very good bore. As it was manufactured early in 1923, it will be a century old in a month or two and I might have to hold a birthday celebration. I don't recall having seen this particular two...

Bill in Oregon

Thanks. I did find it, but only as an 8 x 10 paper print. Was hoping to find it as a tin sign.

Bill in Oregon

Has anyone found a source for a print or "tin sign" of this painting? I have the one of the cowboy/miner facing the bear coming around the corner of the trail, but not this one. It's always such a pleasure to come to this Web site and be greeted by that great image.

Bill in Oregon

And Midway had RCBS .30 Rem dies for $40 as of Dec. 11.

Bill in Oregon

Well, now I know of two John Taylors with wonderful gunsmithing talent.

Bill in Oregon

Absolutely will, sir. Tracking says I should see it Thursday or so. And I found a Marbles tang sight for it on eBay .. .

Bill in Oregon

You mean THE John Taylor who now lives in Lewiston and chambered and fitted a .44-77 barrel to a Husqvarna rolling block action for me last spring?

Bill in Oregon

You did an incredibly good job on your long rifle. I hope you never lose pride in your craftsmanship.

Bill in Oregon

After some years away from this wonderful forum and from having a Model 8 in the house, glory be! there is an 8 in .30 Remington en route to my C&R license. Midway has the RCBS .30 Rem. dies at near half price, and Grafs has the .32 Rem brass in stock. I will be loading for the new Remington thi...

Bill in Oregon

Oh my gracious do we ever need a like button here! That took a lot of work, Cam. Thank you.
And I do know the Nazarene ...

Bill in Oregon

Simply ... just spectacular.

Bill in Oregon

Actually, not sure but I may need the screw. I can sort it out, but if anyone has the specs for the proper screw at the tip of their fingers, it would be "mucho appreciado."

Bill in Oregon

Found one.

Bill in Oregon

Looking for a Lyman 1A or 2A AT, or a Marbles R6 for my Model 8. I know, I know ... good luck.

Bill in Oregon

I'm late too. Nice buck and a sweet rifle! Should see my Model 8 in .30 Remington this week. Boy I'd like to put a buck down with it.

Bill in Oregon

Wonderful photos fellas. Olskool, that rifle was just made for you and the South Carolina whitetail woods. I will post one when the Model 8 I just bought reaches my grubby paws. It is a .30 Remington made in 1913. Hope to add a peep soon. I feel like I am living in tall cotton having my pick of PRVI...

Bill in Oregon

Think I have it sold.

Bill in Oregon

Need to find a home for this Remington Model 81 Woodmaster in .300 Savage. Metal good, some moderate pitting on barrel jacket at muzzle end on left side. Butt stock needs filler where some yahoo tried to fit a monte carlo insert, and refinishing. Bore is just excellent. Comes with the seldom seen Re...

Bill in Oregon

Sarge, you just save me untold misery, Thanks so much.
Ray, if in this boat againI will get out the soldering iron. Great way to apply heat to a small spot!

Bill in Oregon

I was going to remove the butt stock on my Model 81 and plane down the ridiculous cheekpiece that someone carelessly inletted. The rear-most screw came out easily, but the one nearer the trigger guard refuses to budge. I have tried penetrating oil and tapping the screwdriver with a rawhide mallet. N...

Bill in Oregon

I need to lay in some RNs to do this rifle and cartridge justice.

Bill in Oregon

Have one in .300 Savage. What's the best maximum length for foolproof feeding?

Bill in Oregon

Guys, I will pull the recoil pad to see just how much damage there might be there. Unfortunately, the raised comb was inlet very deeply into the existing comb. If I cannot find a reasonable source for a butt replacement, I will just rasp it back down to the original comb line and refinish. By the wa...

Bill in Oregon

By the way, I was not kidding about needing to replace this stock. Is this the ugliest thing you have ever seen or what?

Bill in Oregon

Will do, Joe.

Bill in Oregon

Thanks for that link Joe. Now to find a butt plate and screws.

Bill in Oregon

Looking for a source for the typical plain grade stock for a Model 81 -- nothing fancy like a curved buttplate.
Anyone have a current source?

https://thegreatmodel8.net/

The only place on the web, dedicated to these great rifles!

Search found 42 matches