As you can tell from my user name I'm pretty new to Remingtons. However since the model 81 was a John Browning design I just had to have one. On to my question:
I've bought a pretty nice looking Model 81 in 300 Savage, metal is probably 95%, just a couple of small scapes here and there. The wood has a very shiney finish that is starting to bubble or lift in places. Everything looks very original but does anyone know if they originally had a hgih shine stock?
Thanks for any help,
Model 81 Stock Finish Question
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Guest
From what I gather, the 81's had a lacquer finish on the wood. About the same shine as high-gloss urethane varnish, which is a pretty good match for the original finish, and a lot tougher.
Nice old deer gun eh? I am still trying to find a magazine follower for mine. Trying to swap the follower from my M-8 .35rem back and forth is like changing the bait from one mouse trap to another, you know you are going to get your fingers whacked, just a matter of time.
good luck,
cs
Nice old deer gun eh? I am still trying to find a magazine follower for mine. Trying to swap the follower from my M-8 .35rem back and forth is like changing the bait from one mouse trap to another, you know you are going to get your fingers whacked, just a matter of time.
good luck,
cs
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browningguy
Thanks CS, with the bubbles and lifting I think I can do a pretty good job of putting a new high gloss finish on it. Just wasn't sure if that was how it came from the factory. I had it out to the range yesterday and I really need to practice more with open sights.
The old timers must have been really good, I could barely keep 5" groups, it's the first time I've shot it but that was sure humbling. I spent a couple of hours last night making sure the barrel was really clean and will probably get it back out tomorrow for a few more rounds to practice a bit. I've been invited on a Russian Boar hunt in 3 weeks and I'm going to try the model 81 and a customized 1891 Mauser with peep sights.
The old timers must have been really good, I could barely keep 5" groups, it's the first time I've shot it but that was sure humbling. I spent a couple of hours last night making sure the barrel was really clean and will probably get it back out tomorrow for a few more rounds to practice a bit. I've been invited on a Russian Boar hunt in 3 weeks and I'm going to try the model 81 and a customized 1891 Mauser with peep sights.
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Guest
These sure ain't target rifles - but, a five inch group at 100 yards really isn't all that bad, means you are hitting at the most - two and a half inches away from the aiming point. Dead deer/hog!
Also, you can try both the 150 and 180 grain bullets. Sometimes a barrel just produces better with one weight than the other.
I have a Savage model 99 in .300 Sav. caliber and the first shot out of a clean barrel is about 4 inches away from the following shots. So, when at deer camp I shoot a round and then just don't clean it until the season is over. Works for me!
If you know you can hit a paper plate at 100 yards, you are doing just fine for woods hunting.
good luck,
cs
Also, you can try both the 150 and 180 grain bullets. Sometimes a barrel just produces better with one weight than the other.
I have a Savage model 99 in .300 Sav. caliber and the first shot out of a clean barrel is about 4 inches away from the following shots. So, when at deer camp I shoot a round and then just don't clean it until the season is over. Works for me!
If you know you can hit a paper plate at 100 yards, you are doing just fine for woods hunting.
good luck,
cs
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DENNIS
MODEL 81
HELLO I JUST WAS HANDED DOWN A MODEL 81 MADE IN 1946 BASED ON THE B RR LETTERS AND THE STOCK IS ORIGINAL AND IS NOT GLOSSY I DONT BELIEVE IT WAS EVER REFINISHED ITS BEEN VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND IS IN GREAT SHAPE NO RUST OR CHIPS ETC.
AND IS ALL ORIGINAL ARE THEY WORTH MUCH? AND HOW DO THEY SHOOT I HAVE NOT TAKEN OUT TO SHOOT.IVE READ ABOUT FIRST SHOT ON CLEAN BARREL SHOOTS DIFFERENT THAN BARREL THAT HAS NOT BEEN CLEANED CAN SOMEONE SHARE MORE ON THAT AS WELL.
DENNIS
AND IS ALL ORIGINAL ARE THEY WORTH MUCH? AND HOW DO THEY SHOOT I HAVE NOT TAKEN OUT TO SHOOT.IVE READ ABOUT FIRST SHOT ON CLEAN BARREL SHOOTS DIFFERENT THAN BARREL THAT HAS NOT BEEN CLEANED CAN SOMEONE SHARE MORE ON THAT AS WELL.
DENNIS
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browningguy
mODEL 81
Thanks for the info Dennis, depending on condition and caliber most 81's seem to go int he $300-$450 range. A really exceptional one would go for more I imagine. You might check http://www.gunbroker.com and http://www.autionarms.com , I always see a few for sale there and that gives you a good idea of pricing.
Regards,
Regards,