Anybody have a Remington 141??

[Drm50]

Back in the early 60s when I was a teen and had no appreciation for vintage firearms, I passed up a Model 141 in .35 Rem because it was old fashioned. I think differently now.

The .35 Rem cartridge has very little shoulder and you must be careful in adjusting the dies so as not to set the shoulder back, in which case you may get light hits. I load for a .35 Marlin. The .35 is a classic woods cartridge with perhaps a 200-yard effective range in the hands of the average hunter.

I must be about the same age as you. My 1sr deer gun was a#8
Rem 35, because they and a lot of other rifles like Savage 99
were cheap. Used racks were full of them. The older crowd were
trading them on 742s and 760s, the rifles that were popular at
the time. I busted my butt and saved to get a 742 when I was
15. That's when I got a fast education on older guns, I didn't
like the 742 and got rid of it shortly after I got it. The following
year I bought a 870 Rem. I still have it but never liked it either.
Since then 1966, I don't buy stamped parts guns. That limits
calibres to LV, but for intended use of a woods deer rifle that is
no disadvantage.

 

[les.b]

Hey, guys,

I have been learning all about my new toy from you guys, and because it's so unusual to me, I started doing some research over on the Remington Fourm. Met a guy over there who seems to be really into these 141s, and the earlier 14s. Name of Jim Peterson. Anyway, I started a thread over there as well. You guys really got me started learning all I can about this nice little relic of a bygone era.

I think I may have seen some of you guys over there as well!!

Here's a link if any of you are interested: Remington Model 141 .35 Rem Caliber - Remington Society.

Be back tomorrow....

Best regards, Les

 

[Karnivore]

I have a 1939 Rem 141 in .35. Out to 150 yards it shoots cloverleafs. I have a Lepould 2.5x8 VX-3 mounted, mostly because I am blind as a bat. The scope makes the difference for me.

I shoot the Hornady Leverevolution ballistic tip 200 gr rounds. Have found that most .35 Rem is produced on a seasonal run. Get it when you can.

Enjoy!

 

[ggibson511960]

Listen to Jim

Jim Peterson has forgotten more about 14's and 141's than most of us will ever know. He re-barreled my .30 Remington Model 14 and in the process passed on more info than I can remember. He sold me a correct replacement rear sight. These are wonderful old guns that will shoot far better than you might think. I have a 100 yd target with a 1-1/4 in. group shot with mid-power fire forming loads. Quality Cartridge is making periodic runs of correct brass. Graf also sells them. Now we can keep them running with decent modern brass.

 

[Lee Barner]

darn you Les B. now i'm looking at one in .35 Rem made in 39 and it is also owned by a barber. it is topped by an old weaver 330 scope. lee

 

[olskool]

les.b that is a nice little rifle you have, although they were never D&T for a scope it would sure look nice with a vintage weaver instead of that modern one that's on it,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[les.b]

les.b that is a nice little rifle you have, although they were never D&T for a scope it would sure look nice with a vintage weaver instead of that modern one that's on it,,,,,,,,,,,,

I have been thinking along the same lines, olskool!! I'm either going to replace that scope with something age appropriate, or go to just a receiver or tang peep sight. But for now, I'll leave it on, since theres no regular rear sight, I still need something to aim with .

BTW...are you the 'olskool' over on the Remington forum?

Best Regards, Les

 

[Drm50]

I just purchased another 141 in 35cal tonight, complete with
Marble's tang sight, and the original back sight is still on it. Need
another 35 like a hole in the head but price was right. I have not
shot any of the old Rem 8-81-14-141 with a scope. It would be
interesting to see just what you could get out of one. It would
not surprise me to get 1" / 100yds out of 14 & 141. I have seen
8 & 81s with scopes but with recoiling barrel I don't know how
that would work out. I have several old classics that I always
wanted to scope but could never bring myself to D/T a good
original rifle.

 

[les.b]

Jim Peterson has forgotten more about 14's and 141's than most of us will ever know. He re-barreled my .30 Remington Model 14 and in the process passed on more info than I can remember. He sold me a correct replacement rear sight. These are wonderful old guns that will shoot far better than you might think. I have a 100 yd target with a 1-1/4 in. group shot with mid-power fire forming loads. Quality Cartridge is making periodic runs of correct brass. Graf also sells them. Now we can keep them running with decent modern brass.

Yes...Jim has been very generous in coaching me, a complete rookie where this rifle is concerned. I have been learning slowly about this most interesting rifle. You summed it up: "wonderful old guns"!!!

I've been posting more photos and text over at the Remington site on my thread: Remington Model 141 .35 Rem Caliber - Remington Society.

Best Regards, Les

 

[les.b]

I just purchased another 141 in 35cal tonight, complete with
Marble's tang sight, and the original back sight is still on it. Need
another 35 like a hole in the head but price was right. I have not
shot any of the old Rem 8-81-14-141 with a scope. It would be
interesting to see just what you could get out of one. It would
not surprise me to get 1" / 100yds out of 14 & 141. I have seen
8 & 81s with scopes but with recoiling barrel I don't know how
that would work out. I have several old classics that I always
wanted to scope but could never bring myself to D/T a good
original rifle.

Great... Just a few days ago, I didn't know these rifles (and carbines) existed, and now I am really learning a lot from you veterans about this fascinating firearm. Thanks to all of you guys for sharing your wisdom and expertise with me.

Photos would be great!!!!

Best Regards, Les

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Man! I'd love to go back in time with a sack of money and buy a wheelbarrow load of the older well made Brownings/Winchesters/Marlins and Remingtons........Guess I was born about 80 years too late!

 

[Drm50]

I weighed 100lbs soaking wet when I got a 35. I never thought
it had any kind of extreme recoil. I have 3 hunting buddies that
are 6'-2"+ 250 lbs. I have hunted with these guys since school
days. They are always crying about recoil. I offer to buy them
pink shirts and a box of tissues. Anyone that thinks a 35 is a
hard kicker must not have shot many big bores or magnums.

 

[les.b]

Well, drm50, a week ago I had never even handled one of these, so I don't have much experience with them, but I have been trying to remember shooting mine earlier this afternoon, and I don't recall feeling any recoil at all.... I think if it had kicked, I would have noticed. It seems extremely mild mannered, from my admittedly limited experience.

Best Regards, Les

 

[olskool]

I have been thinking along the same lines, olskool!! I'm either going to replace that scope with something age appropriate, or go to just a receiver or tang peep sight. But for now, I'll leave it on, since theres no regular rear sight, I still need something to aim with .

BTW...are you the 'olskool' over on the Remington forum?

Best Regards, Les

I am the olskool everywhere Les
I am on the Remington Society forum as olskool but I am not on the Remington owners forum at all,,,,,,,,,

 

[Skeet 028]

I actually have an original Remington receiver sight sitting here on my desk. Nice rifles. I took the peep off my FiL's 35 Rem. He wanted a scope on it

 

[federali]

I've owned at least three Marlins in .35 Rem. It's a mild-shooting combination and anyone who is recoil sensitive to the .35 needs to shoot to get accustomed to recoil. Of course, shooting on the bench tends to magnify recoil a bit when compared to offhand field positions.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

The 336SS-LTD 35 making meat from several yeas ago.

 

[Drm50]

I've owned at least three Marlins in .35 Rem. It's a mild-shooting combination and anyone who is recoil sensitive to the .35 needs to shoot to get accustomed to recoil. Of course, shooting on the bench tends to magnify recoil a bit when compared to offhand field positions.

Recoil Sensitive, my buddies will like that term, more PC than
what I call them. I will suggest they start a support group. It
always seems the big guys are the ones to complain about
recoil. It drives me nuts when I come across a nice old deer
rifle of 25 to 35 LV caliber that has a recoil pad installed. It
ruins the gun for me.

 

[federali]

I would agree that in most instances, recoil pads ruin a rifle's looks. I made that mistake years ago with an FN Mauser deluxe in .30-06. I generally won't buy a used rifle wearing a pad unless its factory original.

You can pad your shoulder for range firing but for an occasional shot or two at game, it isn't necessary.

 

[olskool]

I have turned down many good rifles because of after marked recoil pads,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,