My first post

[swamprat]

I killed my first deer at age 12 with my Uncles Mdl 81 in 30 Rem. I am 72 and have never owned one until this week. I got nostalgic and wanted to hunt with one again, so I bought this Mdl 81 in 300 Savage. Loaded up some bullets and will sight it in as soon as it quits raining here in SE Texas.

[81police]

Welcome swamprat! Good looking rifle, nice vintage set up. Be sure to let us know how it shoots when you eventually get out...October sure has been a rainy month for my part of Texas too.

[TNrifleman]

Swamprat,

Welcome to the forum. I really like your choice for your first Model 81 and it looks like you have a nice rifle. The 300 Savage is an excellent hunting cartridge. My 81 is also a 300 and it shoots quite well. Good luck with yours.

[swamprat]

Well, it didn't take me long to add to the stable. This one's a 35 Rem, I'll have to add a tang sight, looks too nice to drill & tap for a scope.

[81police]

GREAT looking 81 Swamp, love those beavertail forearms!