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MinnesotaDan

No worries guys. I talked with RCBS and they will refurbish my old die or replace it for me-at no charge!

Thanks for all of the helpful replies. I had no idea that RCBS had this unconditional guarantee, kind of like Leupold does.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

Thanks.

MinnesotaDan

They were first rate to deal with in my opinion. I bought a hard to find part from them for a Beretta 70s.

MinnesotaDan

Bob and I had a great time with Roger. He is an impressive source of firearms knowledge and firearms stories. What a great time. Thanks, Roger, for your time and your friendship.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

Wanted to buy a 30 Remington sizing die.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

Congratulations Hibby. What a fine rifle you have there. Thanks for sharing the photos.

MinnesotaDan

The deer I posted in 2024 under "Hunting with the Model 8/81 was shot with a Hawk bullet. They are expensive, but good bullets.

MinnesotaDan

That is outstanding! With such a low serial number, I would not worry a bit about a little varnish on the buttplate. It is just part of the rifle and it's very long history. Thanks for sharing the photos, John.

MinnesotaDan

A very nice rifle and also very nice shooting! Thanks for sharing this.

MinnesotaDan

There is a bolt assembly on Ebay right now.

MinnesotaDan

That is the stuff of legend. Thanks for posting that, Luke.

MinnesotaDan

I checked Henwood's book and it is in disagreement with Wikipedia on the year of introduction of the .32 Remington in the Autoloading rifle. On page 17 Henwood states: "During the first year rifles chambered only for the .35 Remington caliber cartridge were produced, with a magazine capacity of...

MinnesotaDan

Hey Hibby, Hope that you had a good holiday. I have serial #7580 in 32 Remington. The serial number is NOT hand engraved on mine. It is my oldest Model 8, I have no other 1907 Model 8s to compare it to, but I think that you are probably right, they did not manufacture a lot of these rifles in 32 Rem...

MinnesotaDan

I think that you are right on in your assessment: An extra coat of finish on the wood, but a beautiful rifle all the same. Maybe the winner of the auction will post something that will speak to the marking on the wood (Serial number and a C or 3).

MinnesotaDan

I have used the aforementioned 19 gr of Alliant 2400 with a 200 gr. cast lead gas checked bullet with very good results in my 8s and 81s in 35 Rem.

A load of 10 gr. of 700X with the same bullet is more accurate in my 336 Marlins, but this load will not cycle the action in my Remington 8/81s.

MinnesotaDan

That rifle looks like a solid addition to your collection. That round knob is very cool to have on a D grade. Enjoy!

Dan

MinnesotaDan

I am sorry to hear that, Jack, but I certainly hope that you will continue to check in here at the forum with your valuable insights and comments.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

Very nice! Thanks for the photos.

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MinnesotaDan

More photos

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A few more.

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MinnesotaDan

I have a 1907 (#7580) vintage Remington Autoloading Rifle,which as most know was the first year production of the rifle in 32 Remington that I am putting up for sale. I thought that I would bypass GB for now and see if anyone has interest. Transparent on price. $700 will get it shipped to your FFL. ...

MinnesotaDan

That is a pretty sweet rifle for your first Model 8! Enjoy it.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

That is a cool, old pre model 8, with the engraved caliber.

Nice moniker you have there-love that movie.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

That is a spectacular 81 for sure. Enjoy being it's caretaker, and congratulations.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

That is a very nice collection.

MinnesotaDan

I am truly sorry that John or Bob did not get this rifle. I just stuck a lowball bid on it before I left for an Alaskan vacation-I never considered myself a serious bidder. Anyhow, I think that all is fair when bidding at auctions, and I would never take it personally if someone was bidding against ...

MinnesotaDan

I just checked the bid history, and it is 54bullseye that has also bid on this checkered A grade. Good luck John! I hope you get it.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

I agree with you, Cam, it is a cool rifle with a lot going for it, albeit the wood is a bit worn. I actually put my money where my mouth is and bid on it yesterday. Not too outrageous of a bid, mind you-I would bet that I don't get it without upping my bid, but we shall see. I don't usually go overb...

MinnesotaDan

I would attend.

MinnesotaDan

A sweet rifle indeed! The 308 chambering makes it really interesting as well as the 20 inch barrel. Very unique, and that is some beautiful walnut that sets off the engraving perfectly.

Thanks for those photos, John.

Dan

MinnesotaDan

Very nicely done! The rifle looks great, I am glad to hear it functions well, too.

Thanks for the photos. Did you or John ever fire it as a 300 Savage?

Dan

MinnesotaDan

Since your rifle already has a peep sight, why not just take it to the range and shoot it with that set up? I bet it will shoot pretty well just as is. You say that it has the Weaver side mount for a scope, but has it been drilled and tapped for that mount? I shot a deer in Iowa last year with a pee...

MinnesotaDan

A fantastic find. "Thanks for sharing this one.

MinnesotaDan

Hey Luke,

That is a nice collection of round knobs. The rifles' conditions look great!

Dan

MinnesotaDan

Welcome!

MinnesotaDan

That is a very nice collection, Luke.

MinnesotaDan

The peep sight is worth around $200. Is it a Lyman or a Marbles?

MinnesotaDan

A date code of DB would make it a September 1933 manufacture.

MinnesotaDan

What is the chambering? What is it's date of manufacture? From what I see in the two photos, it looks like you have a very nice Model 8, for a really nice price . Refinished, but again, it looks nice from the photo. There is lots of information on this site, and lots of knowledge with the guys on th...

MinnesotaDan

Well done, and thanks for sharing the photos, John!

There is certainly a lot to like about this fantastic old rifle.

MinnesotaDan

It would be interesting to see if one of the other three in the data base had a mismatched magazine, too (i.e. the magazines had been swapped).

MinnesotaDan

Hey Tony, I just drove by Camp Ripley today, coming back from our place up by Longville. The Minnesota buck that I got this year was out of Moose Willow WMA. I got him with a 35 Remington out of a Marlin 336. We usually hunt on the east side of Leech Lake, but I decided to take a different approach ...

MinnesotaDan

Thanks Roger. Your "ramblings" are very insightful. I have thought it interesting that under Iowa law, it would not be legal to shoot a deer during the regular gun season with a 30 Remington, but it would to use a 35 Whelan, or even 50 BMG. It makes no sense to me. 30 or 32 Remington would...

MinnesotaDan

Thanks, John and Luke! Hibby, if you ever want to venture out to Minnesota to chase whitetails, let me know. There are not a lot of deer north of the Twin Cities right now, but up there, Minnesota will allow you to hunt with any of the Model 8/81 chamberings. I was fortunate enough to get a nice sev...

MinnesotaDan

Thanks, Cam for posting this photo for me as I was having trouble. While hunting with my brother and friends, I shot this little spike buck in Iowa last month with this 101 year old Model 8. It is in 35 Remington, (as legal caliber in Iowa is 35 cal or larger). I was using a 200 gr. Hawk bullet over...

MinnesotaDan

Welcome to the forum. Lots of good information here on these great rifles.

MinnesotaDan

Great story and a great buck! Thank you for sharing the photos, too. Well done.

MinnesotaDan

It is a spectacular example of this fine rifle.

MinnesotaDan

Enjoy the rifle. It is a good one.

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