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by jmm03
Fri Dec 19, 2025 5:21 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: picture of stripper clip for model 81
Replies: 4
Views: 4828

Re: picture of stripper clip for model 81

I have a bunch of clips from surplus 30-06 ammo that I wondered if they would work. I guess I will just have to try them.
(not that it is very difficult to single load...)
by jmm03
Thu Dec 18, 2025 12:13 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: picture of stripper clip for model 81
Replies: 4
Views: 4828

picture of stripper clip for model 81

Hello all, does anyone have an original and if so could they post a picture please? I looked for one and am wondering if there is anything special about them or can any .30 caliber clip work if you want to clip load the rifle? For a .300 Savage.
Jim
by jmm03
Thu Dec 18, 2025 12:08 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: receiver sight preference on model 81
Replies: 8
Views: 27098

Re: receiver sight preference on model 81

Waiting on a Marples, wasn't cheap but has the removeable diopter that the Lyman doesn't. Looking forward to some range time once I install it to see how the old girl does at 100. I also installed a Lyman 17A on the front, may not be historically correct, although the old Lyman catalogs do list one ...
by jmm03
Wed Dec 03, 2025 4:29 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: receiver sight preference on model 81
Replies: 8
Views: 27098

Re: receiver sight preference on model 81

Thanks for the tip about the Redfield, I would rather not drill and tap if I can avoid it. I like the look of the Lyman better anyway, I just think it suits the look of the rifle. I have been looking for a while, the ones on fleabay recently quickly escalated beyond my means. Jim
by jmm03
Tue Dec 02, 2025 6:56 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: receiver sight preference on model 81
Replies: 8
Views: 27098

receiver sight preference on model 81

Hello all, new here, finding it very interesting reading about these old auto loaders. I always was intrigued about the design and looks of the model 81 but only recently came into possession of the one I have. It is in .300 Savage, appears to be a 1940 vintage rifle according to the serial number. ...