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- Sat Aug 06, 2016 5:09 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member in North Texas
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Re: New Member in North Texas
Well, finally got it sorted out and put back together. Everything functions properly now and lockup seems tight. I will try and get some photos up shortly. Sadly, it was drilled for at least two different aftermarket scope mounts and the holes were filled, so she definately looks a little rough on t...
- Sun Jul 31, 2016 5:10 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member in North Texas
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Re: New Member in North Texas
Well, good news and bad news. I picked the rifle up and I was able to take it apart no problem. Gave it a good scrubbing with some Simple Green as the insides were filthy. The area beneath the safety was caked with mud and I found dead grass inside the receiver... Bad news is that there is something...
- Fri Jul 29, 2016 2:41 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member in North Texas
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Re: New Member in North Texas
Welcome to you. The people on this forum are amazing. Where did you get it and what caliber? We'd love pics as well. Best, Thomas. Small shop in Dallas, and the caliber is 30 Remington. As soon as I have it cleaned up I will do my best to get some pictures of it up. May have to shanghai the wife's ...
- Fri Jul 29, 2016 11:20 am
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member in North Texas
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Re: New Member in North Texas
New to me indeed! Saw one on the rack at a local shop and decided I had to have it. Picking it up after work tomorrow for a breakdown and clean session 

- Thu Jul 28, 2016 5:14 pm
- Forum: Welcome Wagon
- Topic: New Member in North Texas
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New Member in North Texas
New guy from North Texas checking in! Picking up my first ever Model 8 this weekend and decided I had better start getting educated on them. From the brief browsing I have done, it seems like there is no shortage of information at hand on this forum. Looking forward to a break down and thorough clea...