Anyone else shooting the Remington Model 8 in .35 Remington?

Mine was inherited, and I am the fourth owner. The first was my great-uncle followed by my grandfather and father (and finally me). I take it out every year so that we can hunt "together".

Checking zero tomorrow as I finally had to buy some more factory ammo. I don't think I want to try my Contender loads in this old rifle.

Yep, I'll be passing it on as well. Just haven't decided to whom yet. Looks like it will be a grandkid! (first one on the way!!!!!!)

[ 10-08-2003, 05:43: Message edited by: Hobie ]

Not yet!!! I do have a model 81 in 300 Savage that's fun to shoot though.

These guns have a unique feel as that big spool of a bolt handle comes trundling back with each shot.

Had the gun out today to verify zero (I got some new ammo for her). So foggy I had to wait 40 minutes to shoot at the 100 yard target. The front sight subtends the bull at that range. Foggy and using the front sight as covering the bull for a sight picture got me a 3 inch group and one X. I was happy.

I was going to start a collection but the wife did an intervention.

You don't know of a source for parts (other than Gun Parts Corp.), do you? Just in case...

[ 10-09-2003, 03:58: Message edited by: Hobie ]

When I first learned about those rifles in a gun rag I told myself I had to have one. Like Browningguy I located a 81 in 300 s. What a unique weapon, I got lucky and got one with a williams peep. I saw a 35 rem hanging on a wall at Smith & Edwards but unfortunatley they wouldnt part with it. That sure would make a great pair, but the 300 makes fantastic woods medecine as well. Ill be taking mine in a couple weeks after muleys along with a 257 AI.

Im still hoping Ill bump into a 35 one fine day.



Browningguy,

ever heard of this place?

http://www.theunionstation.org/browning.htm

I popped by ther today and got a brocure, I plan on taking my Dad there in the near future. It should be real interesting.

I've got one (M8 In 35R) that belonged to my dad. Hasn't been shot in at least 40 years, still have some of his original ammo. Hmmmm...might be a purty good hog gun!! jim

Thought I'd post the pics I finally made...

I shoot my mod.81 from time to time. I'm owner no.2. Dad bought it in 1937. Dad used it from 37-98,missed a couple deer seasons in 44-45. Nothing but Rem.200gr corlock rn. ever went down the barrel,even reloads. I was going to use it this year but all hunting is off for this year,cemo will start soon. Fuzz

I have a model 8 in 30 remington. Just picked it up as part of a collection a few months ago. It's is a superbly made rifle. Mine has the checkered stock, but not the receiver sight. I haven't fired mine yet. Having a little difficulty locating ammo.

[ 10-15-2003, 19:45: Message edited by: Pa.Frank ]

I saw the Browning museum today guys. Theres a thread about my visit in the gunsmithing forum.

There were three Woodsmasters there. They were all nearly identical with some small differences.

The first was called a Browning 1900. (In fact they were all under that headliner, dubbed the first succesfull autoloader). The second was the Remington model 8 (or 81) and the third was a nice Woodsmaster made by FN! It had the best finish Ive ever seen on a Woodsmaster. It had a rib across the top, nicely checkered and the sights were different from the american models.
All three were 35 Rem's.

Id sure like to get my mitts on one of those Belgian beauties.

[ 10-16-2003, 07:10: Message edited by: Wstrnhuntr ]

I've actually held one of those FN rifles. Darn nice! The owner wanted a mint for it...

Shot my first deer with Dad's .35 Model 8. My Mom's uncle gave it to Dad when Mom & Dad were first married and her uncle's love affair with it had worn off. It's knocked down a lot of deer and is in my safe now. I carry it elk hunting once in a while just for old times sake. Some day one of my kids will have it.

I got a Model 8C .25 Rem at a flea market in NC last year. It was made in Sept 1929. These are great old rifles, I took a nice buck with it last fall. No matter what load I run through it it drops the brass right at your feet with no dings gouges or scratches. Funny how most people think it's a shotgun when you show it to them. Joe

My Veterinarian has one hanging on the wall, it is in plain view when you open the door and first walk into the front office. Beneath the 'ol Model 8 is a big sign that says "Credit Department". Next time I take the dog in for a check I will pack a camera, would make a neat photo to post.

i have a model 81 in .35 rem.;with reminton 200 grain factory loads the kick is very hard. are they suppose to recoil this bad? my enfield no. 4 doesn't kick this bad, have fired 10 rounds and quit. the gun is nice looking and handles nice, maybe i should go another 10 rounds with it.

Here is a web site were you can get some parts for mod.8 & 81 Rem. http://www.gunpartsspecialist.com
Fuzz

Fuzz,

Thanks for the link! Not that I need any parts right now.

Does anyone know where to get a tool for disassembling the recoiling barrel & sleeve on a Model 8? I doubt mine has ever been taken apart, cleaned & re-lubed.

Thanks.

I had one in a 25 Remington, it was heavy as hell but it shot great and I really could shot it off hand, I loved that gun...Killed a few deer with it and traded it off, wish I hadn't done that, but I can say that about a lot of guns....