TBA m40 import?

Cool. If you do ended up getting one, remember to post a range report and let us know how it shoots. 8)

TBA, GAP and IBA all made some find looking M40A1 clones, and from what I read, they will shoot sub-MOA all day long.
 
The info I got from Remington, was that it was not legal to export an M40A1 from the US due to the military using them when I tried to procure a few. Let us know what you find out.
I have an exact copy of 1, I made up for sale. Pm me for details :mrgreen:
 
arg

yeah well unfortunatly we wont know cause i dont exactly trust the seller.
the price is a little to good to be true.

anyone know if a new thompson m1 carbine is restricted or non restricted?

thanks for your time guys.
 
The info I got from Remington, was that it was not legal to export an M40A1 from the US due to the military using them when I tried to procure a few
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Texas Brigade Armory does not supply there rifles to the military and is a copy of the M40A1 should be legal to export
 
No, TBA does not, but the fact that they do call it an M40A1 may just make it a problem, who knows. Why not just have one built up here, as far as I am concerned, and as many on this site will agree with me on, we have some of the finest rifle builders in the world right here in Canada. Two that come to mind right away, are ATR and PGW. I know Norm Chandler of IBA personally, and have shot two of his rifles, sure they are great, really great and rock solid, but I know that Rick at ATR can build a rifle just as good as can Ross oand Steve at PGW.
 
I was wondering the same thing, knowing that Remington, with some help produces the m40a1, but if other makers are building the same thing and : marking" it as an m40a1, I kinda think the Einsteins at the Dept of State may decide that it can not be exported. Makes a guy wonder. I opted NOT to mark the 1s I make with the "M40A1" engraving, so as not to confuse the CFC to badly.
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I had my version made for me as well.
Rem action 308cal
accurized and had the firing pin bushing done
heavy 22" bbl 1-12 twist
McMillan M40A1 stock pillers and bedded.
added a sling and a
3.5-10X 50 Mildot scope with good tactcal rings and bases
and your good to go.
seriousely talk to Rick @ATR he is a staright shooter and speaks
the truth.
He didnt build this one but he will definetly buiding one for me in the future

regards
 
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The reason people buy rifles from TBA, IBA, GA ,ETC is because they faithfully reproduce rifles such as the M40A1/M40A3. there versions are correct in every detail and are usally built buy x millitary armourers TBA, IBA @GA all use x Marine 2112 armourers I own rifles built buy these makers they hang on my gun room walls and other then finding the real versions these guns are as close to the real thing a civilian will ever see - some folk have built there own versions of what they think a M40A1/M40A3 is but attention to -REAL DETAILS- such as clip slotted receivers , useing modefied winchester floor metal in the case of the M40A1 , proper bases and rings (dual dove tail DD rings and bases brazed together ) another M40A1 detail . Also variations on the same theme exist the west coast Marines have diffrent ideas on night vision then east coast Marines and as such there are slight variations on rings for M40A3 simrad ring caps= west coat Marines while east coast Marines will employ ANPVS 10 for there night vision needs. If you want a faithfull repo of the real thing you got to go the guys that do it every day. I have built up more then one rifle in my time I could easily bulid up a correct looking clone ...... BUT I was never a 2112 Marine armorer and as such will never be able to put the details into a clone as a for real 2112 M40a1/M40A3 builder can, .Importers such as Questar will help you bring in the real deal also remember that anyone can build you a copy of anything however when and or if you ever want to sell your rifle the real thing will sell it self while trying to sell the copy is like trying to sell a home made ladder .


ED BEGG
VBULL PRECISION
vbullprecision.com
 
I agree with what ED is saying, but, knowing Norm Chandler personally and being in his shop quite a few times, he does emply former 2112 Marine armourers, but they build the curent line of Chandler rifles to exceed USMC specs in many areas and aspects, making thier civilian versions better then the military version. I will still stick to my opinion that Rick at ATR can build an M40A1 clone that will shoot just as good and be just as rock solid, as any of the big name builders in the US, and that also goes for PGW aswell. When you get into the world of rifle building and names like IBA, TBA, GAP, ATR, PGW and one that I really like who is not aswell known, Jerry Rice owner of Nor-Cal Precision in San Fransisco, it is very hard to say one is better then the other. There are certain things that certain builders insist on that apparently make the gun that much better, but are such expenses, and that is what every little thing you may want on your rifle will be when adding to a custom rifle. required, to shoot a rifle at a range? Take clip slotting for example. Does it make a differance? You bet, especially when you are dragging your M40A1/A3 about Bahgdad and in the Tora-Borra mountains, but when you take it to the range, or even hunt with it, would clip slotting make a huge differance, I think not. There are a lot of variables that go into these rifles that each of these rifle builders do, some differant then others, but most of them the same, but one thing you can bet on, any of the builders listed above, and others, build an M40A1 copy that will exceed a USMC built M40A1 in quality and accuracy.
 
The Marine spec on the M40-A1 is to shoot "Less than 1MOA" 1"@100yrds. I think ATRS and PGW would be embarassed to send out a rifle shooting over .5MOA so in my Opinion you would be far better off with a ATRS " M40-A1" over an exact copy. And don't forget the Marine runs deep in ATRS. Refer to this site for the spec on the marine m40-A1 from the Marines themselves. M40A1 Sniper Rifle www.hqmc.usmc.mil/factfile.nsf/ 0/03ae5c82962bc0f48525627b006d3126


Manufacturer: Specially trained armorers at Quantico, Virginia.
Length: 44 inches (111.76 centimeters)
Barrel length: 24 inches (61 centimeters)
Weight: 14.5 pounds (6.58 kilograms)
Bore diameter: 7.62mm (.308 inches)
Maximum effective range: 1000 yards (914 meters)
Muzzle velocity: 2550 feet (777 meters) per second
Chamber pressure: 50,000 psi
Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
Unit Replacement Cost: $2,105

Features: The M40A1 sniper rifle is based on the Remington model 700. It is a heavy barrel, bolt action, magazine fed 7.62mm rifle that is optimized for accuracy with Match Grade ammunition. The rifle is equipped with a special 10 power Unertl sniper scope. With scope, the rifle weighs approximately 14.5 pounds. It is equipped with a built-in five round magazine. This weapon is hand-made by specially trained and qualified armorers at Quantico, Virginia.
The unique characteristics of the M40A1 Sniper Rifle are: commercial competition-grade heavy barrel, McMillan fiberglass stock and butt pad, modified Winchester Model 70 floorplate and trigger guard, and modified and lightened trigger. In addition, each stock is epoxy bedded for accuracy and all weapons must shoot less than one minute of angle (MOA).

Background: The M40A1 was put into service in the 1970s to meet the need of a long range sniper rifle. Each rifle is hand built by specially trained and qualified personnel at the Marine Corps Marksmanship Training Unit (MTU) at Quantico, Virginia.
 
I'll have to agree with Ed on this one. I look at it this way... If one of our American friends seriously wanted a Timberwolf "clone", then I'm sure they'd go to PGWDTI to have one made up rather that having someone down there cobble something together the way they think one should be put together. Anyone can gather up the parts and build up something that looks (superficially) like an M40A1 or M40A3. But if you're looking for one that's done up exactly as it should be - by USMC trained and experienced smiths/armourers that know what goes into building one up, then you should look south of the border. Something I'm seriously considering doing....

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BTW, yes the rifle in the pic was mine. And, no, I no longer have it in my possession. So yes, I've been there, done that...
 
if you're looking for one that's done up exactly as it should be - by USMC trained smiths/armourers that know what goes into building one up, then you should look south of the border.... Something I'm seriously considering doing....
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Well that would be a choice you have to make, In my "OPINION" I think you would be making a big mistake on makeing that decision without first seriously checking into what is available in Canada. You could be spending far more than necessary for what could be an inferior rifle. And Keep in Mind that down south is not the only place to find Marines. The other problem could be getting a designated "Sniper Rifle" exported to Canada. I tried to get my hands on the Springfield White Feather Tribute rifle to Carlos Hathcock. I was told by Springfield that because it was designated a sniper rifle it could not be exported. It may be the same for the M40-A1. It may or maynot still be that way you would have to check into it.
 
rifles that are built on nothing more than a 700 action commanding the prices that they do
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Guess it's kinda like spending cash on AR systems with all of the "latest and greatest" gadgets hanging off them. Are all of the accessories and configurations purchased out of practicality? I'd tend to think not so much.... So why then? Maybe just because we can? :wink:
 
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Custom clipp slotting for RELOADING was only really used when certain target rifles were used in competitions such as at Wimbeldon a throw back to the 1903 springfeilds . The clipsloted receivers on the M40A1/3 for instance is used as an anchor for the botom of the scope base in fact the base used on M40A3 has a front stop as well as a dovetail that slips into the clip slot and has nothing at all to do with reloading the gun .As far as price it is relative to what the market will tollerate I have rifles in my collection that were/are when compared to others in my OPINION way over priced but when compared to current market prices are in line..


REGARDS

ED.
 
wow this thread really took off LOL.

Ive kinda given it up for the reason i stated earlier. I thank you for all your helpfull replies. though I do have one question while this thread is open.

is a new thompson M1A1 prohib? and what is the classification on a New thompson M1 carbine? :?:
 
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