My old M40A1 had the proper trigger guard and floor plate. Not many people bother though just like having the receiver clip slotted. Serves no real purpose unless you want to build a proper clone.
M40 Family - Who owns one?
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My old M40A1 had the proper trigger guard and floor plate. Not many people bother though just like having the receiver clip slotted. Serves no real purpose unless you want to build a proper clone.
I'm still trying to figure out how to get the 2 piece bottom metal to work with my a1 smear repop stock. I understand that it needs fitting but can't figure out how to get the rest of the hardware to work with the stock inlet and internal mag.
The M40 is my younger son's rifle now, he has used it for the last two years deer hunting and has put two in the freezer.
I'm not ready to part with the a1 yet even though I don't remember the last time I took it out and shot it.
I might be getting rid of the a1 stock though, if I ever get around to putting it in the smear.
I'm not ready to part with the a1 yet even though I don't remember the last time I took it out and shot it.
I might be getting rid of the a1 stock though, if I ever get around to putting it in the smear.
Just randomly reading through this thread years later, but just got to say that wow you did a great job cleaning these up!!Finally have my M40A5 clone/tribute rifle almost done....
So... I needed the correct or at least close to correct scope/rings. $$$ Ouch!!! Happened to come across a package deal on the EE that also had rifle I've wanted for a long time (Kimber Advanced Tactical 308). On a side note it's a Wnchester M70 version of a tactical rifle in an A5 tan stock. It's beautiful in it's own right... So a rifle I've always wanted and the listed had S&B scope plus badger rings. Saw some photos... Suspected the rings were the USMC ones and the scope was close enough.
Oh and it came with the correct Harris bipod as well. However I had a new one anyways So I kept the old one on the Kimber.
Components: S&B scope 3-12 x 50 LM PMII / P P3 It has the second gen mildot reticle.
Rings: Badger Ordnance USCMC set.
But like all things in life, the best things require some work.. the scope/rings were done in tan/dark brown camo.
About 4 hours of work later.....
That’s actually really handy to know! I foresee myself having a similar project in the future
Gunsmith sent me a couple of teaser pics this week.
I signed up for a rifle course this summer and figured it was a good reason to get a new rifle. He ordered the barrel months ago but I dragged my feet getting him the parts because work gets in the way of life so I'm down to the wire now.
Once again it's not any kind of correct clone, it's an old 700 short action with a Benchmark barrel and a funky McMillan A4.
Throwing a bunch of MDT stuff at it because it's easy.
The part I'm really looking forward to is seeing how his ported muzzle device works.
I signed up for a rifle course this summer and figured it was a good reason to get a new rifle. He ordered the barrel months ago but I dragged my feet getting him the parts because work gets in the way of life so I'm down to the wire now.
Once again it's not any kind of correct clone, it's an old 700 short action with a Benchmark barrel and a funky McMillan A4.
Throwing a bunch of MDT stuff at it because it's easy.
The part I'm really looking forward to is seeing how his ported muzzle device works.
Finished. Had it out once so far, shoots nice. Only had time to rough zero on a steel plate just over 100 yds but it looks promising.
Rem 700 in 308 with 24" Benchmark mtu barrel, McMillan a4, MDT bottom metal, base/rings/bipod, and 5-30 Bushnell Match Pro.
Rem 700 in 308 with 24" Benchmark mtu barrel, McMillan a4, MDT bottom metal, base/rings/bipod, and 5-30 Bushnell Match Pro.
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Just put up my rifle for sale.
M40A3 clone by EM precision.
Full disclosure not in the USMC stock (I sold that ages ago when I wanted to use mags with this rifle.
It’s in an AICS
Hopefully she goes to one of you guys who will love it like I did (I’m selling because I have the opportunity to buy an AI).
It doesn’t say it in the ad but it’s 308 with a round count of approximately 700
M40A3 clone by EM precision.
Full disclosure not in the USMC stock (I sold that ages ago when I wanted to use mags with this rifle.
It’s in an AICS
Hopefully she goes to one of you guys who will love it like I did (I’m selling because I have the opportunity to buy an AI).
It doesn’t say it in the ad but it’s 308 with a round count of approximately 700
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Very nice, Wayne. Was the reciever/bolt already US and serial number marked when you got it? Who did the build for you?
Edit: I think I saw your post on SnipersHide. Did you source the action in the US and have it sent to him, or did you send it down from up here?
Edit: I think I saw your post on SnipersHide. Did you source the action in the US and have it sent to him, or did you send it down from up here?
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