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Just looking through the existing forums I see a number with small totals of threads and replies. There is s new one I hadn't seen before - '.405 Winchester Aficionados', I would think a Remington one would have a lot more activity than that one ever will! Remington would be one I would watch.

A dedicated 14/141 forum would give me a place to ask about my wild-hair idea of converting one to 250 Savage..,

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Anyone planning on picking up the ball and running with a new Remington Forum?
As Rick99 indicated a few individuals simply expressing an interest won’t get it done, it’s going to take an organized effort.

I wish I had the gumption to run with something like this but my role has been to block or provide protection for the ball carrier. Or, to be the guy tackling him.

That said, today I bought a Model 14 in 30 Rem. Serial number and date code has it being made in 1926. What sold me on it (besides price and condition) was the receiver sight. That alone is probably 1/3 the value of what I paid. I'll take it with to the range tomorrow, it will be a busy day with 5 rifles.

What is involved with picking up the ball? I'm willing to do my share. Anyone else? Would really love to see a forum for ALL Remington models,not just a select few. I think that would die fast.

The Remington Society looks like the place to be.

Remington Society

Not really, it’s not what it could be.
Not a lot of traffic and even less regular posters.
Frequently no posts in many of the Forums for days or even weeks at a time.
Certainly can’t compare to our own Savage Collectors Forum or The Savage 99 Club on Facebook
IMO a Forum here on the ‘fire would be much more timely and relevant with far more traffic
That said, I’ve been an RSA member for more than 10 years and visit the site regularly.

It really does not take much to keep a forum going if a group of you will just check in regularly and post something...ask , answer, post a photo, etc. You have done so with this thread I think you could with a forum. Just go do it.

Only two Remingtons I'm remotely interested in are the model 600 and 121. Otherwise, meh.

I have a 14 in .30 REM. The breech block is a machinist's work of art. Beautiful handling rifle for sure. The bolt release button in the block does the job, but it is hard on the thumb.

The thumb release mechanism was a relatively early interim-era feature of the Remington Model 14 breech block. They were considered a collector variation worth a premium. I had opportunities to acquire them periodically. But as noted, they weren't practical and I bypassed for that reason. So the good news, your specimen is probably more valuable... If less convenient! As I've "opined" before. The Rem Models 14 & 141 are the Swiss Watches of gunmaking art! The downside was bit of clumsiness & inconvenience!

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RE REMINGTON FORUM.
!. Perhaps someone with sufficient stripes to poll in each of the the various Forums concerning Members' interest/participation in such an endeavour. Recruit from our own! Beyond, either to make the venture happen & and see who comes, or just abandon ship!

2. We'd need modern Remington Bolt Gun expertise, Rifles from 700 series forward. 'Perhaps', Rem shotguns too! 4. Legitimate questions should never go unanswered. It is OK to say I don't know, but there shouldn't be a void of silence.

3. Last, the delicate matter of Fire Forums "decorum". Very much of Administrators who condone rough and tumble including personal character attacks. One matter to accept "personal attacks" here as the 'Toll' for participation. I can do that. Yet, quite another to recruit outside experts. "Gentlemen" of whom I'd feel wouldn't be willing to subject themselves to attack for sake of participation.
Just my take
Good Luck!
John

The bolt release has been the same, however early 14s had a "thumbnail safety" on the bolt forward of the release button.

RE Reminton Forum (Fans)
I don't think it's going to bring that many more into the 24HCF, but it's a great place for folks already on here! It's a one stop shop for a lot of my interests........Winchesters, Savages and now Remington without having to log in on different websites. Excellent!

Glad to see this on the Fire.

Thank you Rickbin!

Here is a 30 Rem. that is on the market

Remington has its share of aficionados and collectors so this is very welcome - thank you!!

PennDog

p.s. guess I’ll add that all the early Remington pumps are among my favorite rifles - I have several specimens including Models 12, 14, 14 1/2, 25 and 141s - engineering marvels and slicker than “snot on a door knob” (as my father used to say)! I’ve felt fewer guns (if any) slicker than the Model 31!!!!