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Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 8:29 pm
by JunkCollector
Not exactly something on the radar.
It's cool factor and being in 35 Remington was pushing me on it.
It was also on the low end of values for these so can be a free ride if Sako needs to ever be enabled.
I think this one dates to 1908

It's a JMB design so can't be too bad.

Also found some favorite food.
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Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:05 pm
by sakodude
Nice! I have plenty of brass if you need some.

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:08 pm
by Zee
Ok, that’s a cool one!! Very nice.

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:13 pm
by JunkCollector
sakodude wrote: Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:05 pm Nice! I have plenty of brass if you need some.
I think I still have brass I was trying to give you around also.
Thanks as always.
I'll let you know how it performs

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:14 pm
by JunkCollector
Zee wrote: Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:08 pm Ok, that’s a cool one!! Very nice.
It is "different".....lol

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:28 pm
by sakodude
Well if it shoots anything like Andy’s 81, you will love it.

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:28 pm
by Bigslug
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!

Very eager to hear how that one runs for you. I've handled a small number, but never fired nor been inside of one.

Gee. . .I wonder where Kalashnikov got his safety. . . ;)

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:35 pm
by JunkCollector
sakodude wrote: Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:28 pm Well if it shoots anything like Andy’s 81, you will love it.
I thought he had an 8 or 81 but didn't find the thread.

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:43 pm
by GrapeApe
Nice 8👍 what's the story on the second rifle?

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 10:01 pm
by JunkCollector
GrapeApe wrote: Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:43 pm Nice 8👍 what's the story on the second rifle?
It's an old stevens favorite I have in 32 rimfire.
Anytime you can find ammo is a plus.
The stuff I currently have has gone bang but not often on the first try......sometimes 6 or 7.....lol

I'm hoping this may have been stored better.
Really like the gun and it's esthetics with the octagon to round barrel

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 10:02 pm
by JunkCollector
Bigslug wrote: Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:28 pm SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!

Very eager to hear how that one runs for you. I've handled a small number, but never fired nor been inside of one.

Gee. . .I wonder where Kalashnikov got his safety. . . ;)
I have some ammo so could happen soon

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2026 10:25 pm
by Elk Creek
Well ain’t that cute! Now you can be just like Frank Hamer and chase down some bad hombres, “manos ariba”! Awesome!

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:10 am
by JunkCollector
I'll shoot it tomorrow
Looking forward to seeing how this barrel performs with a recoil and buffer spring set up.

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 2:35 am
by sakodude
Hope it shoots. Would make an awesome choice for you rifle bear season.

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 2:54 am
by Elk Creek
JunkCollector wrote: Sun Jan 04, 2026 1:10 am I'll shoot it tomorrow
Looking forward to seeing how this barrel performs with a recoil and buffer spring set up.
Mine is a 300 sav, recoil is not an issue!

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 6:19 am
by Wambli Ska
Another one of my freaking bucket list guns!!! Nice score 👍

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 4:57 pm
by JunkCollector
Well It still goes bang.
Feeds and ejects splendidly

I called it a model 8 but I guess correctly it's just a remington automatic name wise.
Apparently they didn't get named as a model 8 until 1911

The trigger I had to get familiar with.
First shot was terrible.....next two a little better.
Last 3 were alright....lol
I was only shooting at 30 yards
I think the guns plenty accurate
The operator just wasn't driving well

The search goes on for some more reliable 32 long rimfire.
I gave up trying......to cold for dealing with duds.

Oh and Elk Creek was wrong it does kick.....lol
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Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 6:31 pm
by bullsi1911
Yer nice! I always thought those guns we’re so cool looking

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 6:51 pm
by Wambli Ska
Next sunny day lay out your rimfire ammo out in a towel and let it get nice and hot. After a few hours put it in a Tupperware or zip lock with some of those moisture absorbing packets. Done that a few times and it works to revive the primer compound which is usually just moist from years of humidity. If it doesn’t work you didn’t lose much.

And of you don’t have the packets a few teaspoons of salt wrapped up in cotton t-shirt material works fine too.

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 7:28 pm
by JunkCollector
Thanks for the tip
Think you forgot what NE winter is though....lol
Spring or summer
I'll try it......rice would probably work good too.

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 7:51 pm
by Wambli Ska
Never tried rice but should work too. The heat is the main thing. You could try the oven but I don’t recommend it 🤣

You can sent them to me if you want. By mid April my dog’s turds turn to ash before they hit the ground. I guarantee my services, they will be FREE of of ANY moisture when I ship them back to you 🤣

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 10:39 pm
by Diver43
Wambli Ska wrote: Sun Jan 04, 2026 7:51 pm Never tried rice but should work too. The heat is the main thing. You could try the oven but I don’t recommend it 🤣

You can sent them to me if you want. By mid April my dog’s turds turn to ash before they hit the ground. I guarantee my services, they will be FREE of of ANY moisture when I ship them back to you 🤣
Might as well try the microwave if your going to use an oven. a few sparks never hurt anyone

Re: Remington model 8 in 35 Remington joins the herd.

Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2026 12:09 am
by Wambli Ska
Diver43 wrote: Sun Jan 04, 2026 10:39 pm
Wambli Ska wrote: Sun Jan 04, 2026 7:51 pm Never tried rice but should work too. The heat is the main thing. You could try the oven but I don’t recommend it 🤣

You can sent them to me if you want. By mid April my dog’s turds turn to ash before they hit the ground. I guarantee my services, they will be FREE of of ANY moisture when I ship them back to you 🤣
Might as well try the microwave if your going to use an oven. a few sparks never hurt anyone
Oh yeah! The microwave! Why didn’t I think of that 👍