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Thanks Hibby83 for the compliments! I’ve had at least one 81 in 30 Rem for close to 25 years, migrated the pump rifles but was only recently aware of the Model 30’s. The 30-06 versions don’t trip my trigger, and ofcourse they’re by far the most commonly encountered versions. For good reason, 30-06 w...

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Good evening everyone! I picked up my 6th 30 Remington tonight. Not an 8,81, 14, or 141, but a bolt action Remington Model 30 Express!!! This was Remingtons first successful bolt action . Made after WWI, it was based on the P17 or M1917 Enfield. Only made about 22,800 of these. Most were in 30-06, b...

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I would also attend!! The model 8 shoot in 2016 was awesome. The video of it is still on YouTube, I’m even in it shooting Jacks carbine model 81 with extended mag.

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I’m in need of a magazine spring and follower for my Model 81 in 30 Rem. Numerich is out of stock and GunBroker wasn’t any help. Hit me up if you one or both parts

Mike

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Here is my whole Remington score that I bought from my friends estate!
A Model 12 22 LR, a Model 10 12 ga, and both the 81’s.

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Thanks for the kind words on my shooting skills, Jack!! I will definitely take you up on the visit, I’ll be in touch once my schedule eases up.

Mike

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Howdy all, I’m proud to say that I now own SN #22 Model 81. I’ve known about the rifle for many years as it was a dear friend’s of mine. I even got to shoot it before and I actually had the rifle with me at the Great Model 8 shoot that Jack hosted in 2016. Well sadly, my friend Bill passed away last...

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Btw, I asked the gentleman on the Gb auction to verify the serial numbers, he declined to take butt plate off. Said he didn’t want to mess with it.

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That could be factory, I notice it has a factory repair code stamp on the barrel of 1950. I’ve heard Remington would rebarrel models 8’s to 300 Savage (and whatever else it took to convert to 300) at customers request.

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Kind of what I thought. I’m tempted to message the guy to see if he’ll take butt plate, stock and fore end and see what sn”s they are. More for curiosity than actual buying I collect 14’s and 141’s as well and have come across many model 14’s with 24” 141 barrels (14’s had 22” barrels) the few I’ve ...

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Happy Holidays to all!! Saw a Model 81 today on Gun Broker in 300 Savage, sn in the 20,000 range. What struck me weird was the fact it has a straight stock like a model 8. Appears to be factory because of the larger 81 metal butt plate. Without having the guy take apart the gun to verify serial numb...

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Absolutely gorgeous 141!!! I’ve finally accumulated all 3 141 calibers and lucky to have an early 22” barreled model (35)a transition model made in 1936 (30) and a full transition 141 in 32. All 3 are excellent shooters. However, that grade D is a beauty!!!

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Thanks, but if you saw it in person, you may change your mind! The pics make it look good! The bluing is gone and the wood is dark from many years of handling. It is worn extremely smooth. I can’t imagine how many hours it takes carrying a rifle to wear the wood like that. The model 8 was made in 19...

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For sure reloading is the only way to go. As the owner of 4 Remingtons in 30 and 2 in 32 Rem, it’s the only option. Thank goodness Hornady still makes bullets for the 32 Winchester Special, otherwise the 32 Remington would be way more difficult.

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I already have the mold and gas checks, just haven’t cast much lately. Maybe it’s time to fire up the lead pot again. My stash was of Lino is almost gone . Wheel weights too. Down to lead pipe. Yuck.

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I got my 141 in 32 about 6 years ago from GB, I only paid $190 for it. I can’t explain it, the auction itself had some dark fuzzy pics of it and I caught it right before it ended and only beat high but by $10. I thought I was taking a chance because of minimal description and bad pics. Turned out I ...

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Action shot from the cleaning! I can’t fathom how many years it’s been since it’s been shot! Actually had to soak the bolt in solvent for an hour.

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Picked up an 81 off GB. I needed a mate to my 141. Made in 1936, sn 1709. Great bore. Spent 3 hours disassembling and cleaning old grease off internals. Shoots great and perfect function for 60 rounds. Sent a pic of the whole fleet. New one is on the bottom. Then it’s an 81 in 30, model 8 in 30, 14 ...

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I just wish Hornady or Speer would make some .358” bullets for the 35 again. Ive been burning up .357 158 gr hollow points to get by. They shoot decent enough. I’ve got a stash of Hornady flex tip ammo, but my only 35 is a 141 pump and they don’t like the pointy bullets. Jams in the tubular magazine.

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Price and availability?????

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I just looked up how to decipher winchesters ammo date codes, they date to may 1967. They are as bright and shiney as the day they were made! It’s hard to find Winchester brand 32 Rem, much less empty cases. I’ve never actually seen any before now.

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Howdy all, had to brag on my score of 60 pcs of Winchester 32 Rem brass on GB. Brand new unprimed cases in 20 round boxes. Probably late 60’s maybe 70’s era. Dropped $135 shipped for them. A bit spendy, but the time to buy is when you see them!

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Be somewhat careful with bullet selection. Most 30/30 bullets have canelure in wrong place for proper cartridge OAL. However, I’ve run into problems in the 30 Rem in my model 14 pump, my 8 and 81 are more forgiving in regards to OAL. I’ve been loading the 30 Rem for 20 years and I sure wish brass wa...

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I’ve been watching GB too lately. I’ve been itching for a 14/141 in .30 Rem. There was a nice 14 in 25 recently, but didn’t want invest in getting another caliber loaded. I already reload for 20 other calibers! Due to budgetary constraints, I usually look for shooter grade rifles. As long as they ha...

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Howdy all! Been a while since I posted here. Got busy last couple years shooting 308’s and 300 Win Mags at tiny targets a ways out there. Been frustrated with current state of ammo and reloading supply availability. Can’t find .358” 200 Gr round noses to save my life! My 141 is hungry! Did find a go...

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I’ve got two 141’s. One in 32, one in 35. Love them dearly. Very accurate. As the owner of an 8 and 81 also, both in 30 Rem, id say the pumps are more accurate. If you don’t reload, the 35 Rem is the way to go. I owned an 81 in 35 and can personally state that the pump rifles recoil less. The 35 Rem...

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Found this on GB this morning. Model 8 POE Kansas City pd.http://www.gunbroker.com/item/640564496

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Congrats Jack! Now that is my kind of shopping spree! Are any of those going to be shot or just safe queens? :D And to curdog, you have trouble finding the Hornady .321" flat points? Midway USA and Grafs almost always have them in stock. I'm fortunate to have two shops near me that usually stoc...

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Thanks for the suggestions. Like I stated before, I had new brass, that wad only on its second loading. I found a second case tonight that had cracked but not separated. The third one was an older one with several loading under its belt. And also my 141 Gamemaster digested the same loads, 62 of them...

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That may help. As to the age question of the brass, the first round that separated was new brass I got at Midway last month, only on its second firing. I do have some original Western factory rounds to compare to also. I'm gonna get my calipers out tonight and measure again as well, and back off my ...

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Howdy all, Had a rough weekend at the range with my Model 8 I got back in January. I've shot around 100 rounds through since I got it with zero problems or jams, till yesterday. First shot, complete head seperation. Gun is fine, it actually ejected the case head and of course jammed trying to feed a...

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That's pretty much my routine also. Every 8 & 81 I've brought home got the complete disassembly, and every one of them needed it! Cleaning out sometimes decades of dust and even internal rust, and hitting the bore with some Sweet' s 7.62 copper remover. I'm always amazed at how copper fouled the...

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Got my new 141 Transitional model in 35 out to the range last Sunday. Very Happy! Six shots with 36 grains of H4895 and the 200 gr Hornady RN. This was at 50 yards, still need to try it at 100 yards. The 141's are so tame in the recoil department. I ran 60 rounds through it and my shoulder never com...

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There is something about hunting with these Remingtons. I hunted in Texas this year with my Model 8 made in 1912, also in 30. In 2015, I took one of the biggest racked bucks I've ever shot with my 1950 Remington 81 in 30. This year, my newly acquired 1918 Model 8 in 32 Rem will be accompanying me. I...

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Added two in the last couple weeks, an 8 in 32, and a 141 in 35. So I'm up to one 81 (30 Rem), 2 model 8's (30&32 Rem), and two 141 pumps (32&35 Rem).

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Found a Model 141 in 35 Rem with a J. Unertl Hawk 4x in a Pachmayr swing away side mount on GB and had to have it. It's a transitional model, has the 22" barrel instead of the usual 24" and isn't marked Gamemaster. All matching numbers and a perfect bore. Made in September 1935. I had one ...

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Even the latest Hornady reloading manual, #10, under data for the 25/35 Winchester says that the data may be used for the 25 Rem. That'll include data for the latest modern powders like Lever. I've never loaded the 25, but have loaded for the 30,32 and 35's. I swore by IMR 3031 until I tried Lever.

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I do use my seating die, Lee brand, for the 30/30 instead of the RCBS seater because the Lee die is a no tool adjustment for seating depth, I really dislike the wrench/screwdriver for adjusting the RCBS. Works good.

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I do enjoy both the pumps and autos. Some days I have a hard time deciding which I like better! Therefore, I collect both! They are so uniquely different that other than caliber, they may as well not even be made by the same company, not like the 742/760's or 7400/7600's.

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The Model 8 32 Rem went to the range today. 53 rounds, zero malfunctions. And this one is a shooter! It really liked 32 grains of H4895 with the 165 grain Hornady FTX. That's 5 shots at 50 yards. Not bad.

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Howdy, I'm so excited to get my latest Model 8. It was on GB, and it's and 1918 Model 8-A in .32 Rem. Of course buying sight unseen is always a little un-nerving, so, as the usual protocol for me is to get the rifle home and take it completely apart. It was obviously reblued at some point. The bore ...

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Did anybody see that Hornady released a .257" Flex tip rifle bullet? I'm shocked they e was enough by demand for them to do that. How many people are shooting 25/35 WCF's and 25 Remington's? Apparently enough! I say the same thing about .321" bullets for the 32 Rem. Most people I talk to h...

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These things really are like potatoe chips, you can't have just one. Plus that they don't make me fat and are zero calorie. So, collecting 8 and 81's is healthy!

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I concur with Phirbird. And that's why I try to avoid trading for the next "gotta have". Or I'd still have my 81's in 300 Savage and 35 Rem from years ago, not to mention a couple 870 Wingmaster' s, 552 Speedmasters, a super nice H&R M1 Garand, and many others.

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Yeah, I was watching that one too. It's hard to believe that the two combined brought $4,725. That is some serious cash! It's nice to see really good ones, but my budget is more of the rusty, crusty, but still trusty variety. I hunt with mine, and there's no way I'm headed out into the woods with ei...

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That auction ended today, sold for $2,700!!!! Holy cow!! Way out of my league!

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Saw this today on GB. Looks nice.
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/615066518

Will be interesting to see what this brings.

Mike

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Second that on the 141 pump, I'll be bringing my 1940 vintage 141 in 32 Rem this summer. The pumps definitely a different bird from the 8's and 81's, and have a very gentle recoil sensation. So yes, I'm addicted to these too!

Mikeshoe72

Howdy all,

Check this out. This rifle is about 800 higher than Serial Number chart on the site.
SN#56335.
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/614922684

It's a very nice rifle, too.

Mike

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Howdy all, Just putting it out there, was at cabelas in Hazelwood, Mo(St Louis) last night and they had Winchester brand 35 Remington ammo in sale for $25.99 per box. That's as cheap as I've seen in anywhere in a long time. Also, was at another sporting goods store in Fenton, Mo and they had lots of...

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