New here, hello everyone!

[In The Ten Ring]

Hi,

I'm In The Ten Ring and I have really come to love these rifles in about the space of 2 weeks.

I first saw one in a gun shop about the spring of 2008 but had no idea what it was. I think it was an 81 but I didn't know enough to be interested then. Looking back, I should have gotten it. It was in .300 Savage too.

Anyway, I figure joining here would help me more than anything else....right now I seek a .300 Savage and a .35 Remington. And for sure I'd need reloading help as the other calibers aren't factory loaded anymore (as far as I can tell).

*I love the Browning Auto 5 (I have two) and this rifle looks to be its sibling.

[81police]

Hey In The Ten Ring we're very glad to have ya!

Be careful, we have a term here called "Jackitis" named after a member...once you get "jackitis" the urge to purchase additional 8's or 81's becomes irresistible.

[jack1653]

Hey In The Ten Ring,

Welome to the forum. We are glad you found us and we hope to b e able to answer ashy questions you may have about the wonderful rifles. I think you are definitely a candidate for "jackitis". I would be very careful when you see one for sale because before you can say no, it will be under your arm and out the door.

I would say that the rifle would not be considered a sibling to the A-5's but rather the Father of the A-5 since it preceded the A-5 and was the basis for the A-5.

Regards,

jack1653 ---jackitis