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Maximum cartridge length in an 81?
Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2015 1:42 pm
by Bill in Oregon
Have one in .300 Savage. What's the best maximum length for foolproof feeding?
Re: Maximum cartridge length in an 81?
Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:59 pm
by S and S HUNTCLUB
Hello, The maximum length that we have found to work in our Model 81's in the 300 Savage caliber is between 2.516" to 2.528" for proper feeding. That length is using a 180 grain Remington Core-Lokt round nose soft point.
Enjoy Life, The brothers @ S and S HUNTCLUB
Re: Maximum cartridge length in an 81?
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 12:54 pm
by Fred
I think the 300Sav and the 35Rem share the same magazine and follower, if not someone correct me.
That said, I had reasonable success using 2.550" in my 35 Rem. Bullet nose profile made quite a bit of difference in feeding reliability.
Re: Maximum cartridge length in an 81?
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 3:46 pm
by Bill in Oregon
I need to lay in some RNs to do this rifle and cartridge justice.