Figured this fit the Vintage section best as part of this thread. Didn't want to start a new thread.
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Hard to tell, but that is a rem 700? Looks like the safety is visible. One day I would like to do a modern build of the Winchester, maybe as close as possible on the scope, at least appearance wise.Marine Snipers in Khe Sanh in 1968. I had not seen this picture before and not sure if the caption was correct. But interesting picture!
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Probably the most misunderstood, under-rated and underutilized cartridge of WWII. A classic example of an Army command not understanding what they had to do to win a war instead of blaming the equipment.WW 2 Jap Type 38 carbine.
Certainly vintage and possibly snipery once upon a time, albeit not in its current guise.
Picked this up at a gunshow just like it sits 20 some odd years ago because a buddy had one like it that caught my interest.
Only difference was his had been rechambered to the 50's-60's era 6.5 -.257 wildcat round and mine is still the original 6.5x50 Jap chambering. IIRC I shelled out $125 for it and some ammo.
Light and handy for the type of hunting I did back then, watching trails deep in the swamp from a climber stand.
Surprising accurate.
Back then I could consistently get it to shoot 1- 11/4 inch 5 shot groups at 100 yards with Norma 156gr factory ammo from the bench.
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Awesome! Thanks, I need to start looking at this.It’s a Remington 700, M40, in .308 with a Redfield 3x9 accurange with green anodized finish.
Not this…
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This….
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9 pages and not a single L42a1 to be seen.
Ok, I can fix that:
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It started life as a standard infantry rifle produced by Birmingham Small Arms in 1945.
During accuracy testing it met the requirements to undergo sniper conversion carried out at Holland&Holland and became a No. 4T.
Later, it was selected to undergo conversion yet again to L42a1 in, IIRC, April 1971 at RSAF Enfield Lock and was sent to Donnington for storage until being issued to a unit.
Transit chest markings show it spent time in the 2nd Support Co. of the Coldstream Guards and C Co. of the Queens Lancashire Regiment during it's service life.
It's possible there are other unit marking under the paint also.
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I you are thinking M40…….The stock you need to start is here….Awesome! Thanks, I need to start looking at this.
Marine Snipers in Khe Sanh in 1968. I had not seen this picture before and not sure if the caption was correct. But interesting picture!
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Sirhr
Hard to tell, but that is a rem 700? Looks like the safety is visible. One day I would like to do a modern build of the Winchester, maybe as close as possible on the scope, at least appearance wise.
edit-closer look appears I see the Mauser extractor?
Did you mean unforgettable instead of unforgivable?I saw that issue of Life Magazine when it came out. Very unforgivable picture (and time).
Carlos Hathcock's "Ideal Sniper Rifle" as described in his book and later presented to him. Winchester M70 in 30-06. The one I built is glassed with a heavy contour Shaw match barrel, custom Cerakote, match trigger, and Redfield commemorative anodized scope.
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I have a copy of his book and even a VHS Cassette somewhere around here left over.
@Lange Carabine do you have any idea what all is done re: modifications to 'Fulton regulated' Enfields?9 pages and not a single L42a1 to be seen.
Ok, I can fix that:
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It started life as a standard infantry rifle produced by Birmingham Small Arms in 1945.
During accuracy testing it met the requirements to undergo sniper conversion carried out at Holland&Holland and became a No. 4T.
Later, it was selected to undergo conversion yet again to L42a1 in, IIRC, April 1971 at RSAF Enfield Lock and was sent to Donnington for storage until being issued to a unit.
Transit chest markings show it spent time in the 2nd Support Co. of the Coldstream Guards and C Co. of the Queens Lancashire Regiment during it's service life.
It's possible there are other unit marking under the paint also.
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Damn shame we'll likely never get back the Remington of yesteryear...My modified variant of an M40. From what I understood, 2nd Recon used the T-10 scopes. I saw pics of them on the M40A1. But. Not the M40. Anyhoo, clone stock from I forgot where, correct buttpad. Action is using the customized bolt made for it, but will change when I get my other 700 action freed up. Barrel is a straight up Remmy HB. Bases are Weavers. I don’t have a Redfield welded to a ring so it could be effective.
Mike WalkerWhat was the gentleman's name again? The one who created the older R700 trigger that was fantastic(vs the post- safety lawsuit Freedom Group garbage triggers)? He was taught by old man Hart himself how to make very high quality button rifled barrels IIRC... or I may have it the wrong way around, and he was the one who taught Hart? I remember reading it was one of those two though, correct me if wrong.
What did you do for a scope?I built this T replica a few years ago. Shoots rather nicely for its age with handloads, 1.5ish moa. Gotta say though, what an absolute monster pain in the ass it was to do. Between having to machine a jig just to get the scope centered, and then on and off, on and off, and on and off fitting of everything to get the pads hand fitted correctly. Glad I did it. Don't plan to ever do it again.
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It varies depending on the model but replacing parts for a better fit, extensive bedding work on stocks and actions, tuning the trigger, work on the sights, barrel and barrel bands/nose caps were some of the things done to No.1's, No.4's and I believe P-14's too.@Lange Carabine do you have any idea what all is done re: modifications to 'Fulton regulated' Enfields?
Just a replica. If I were to do it again, I would use the Mk3 replica instead of a 1 or 2. Might still try and sell the scope in the future to replace it with a Mk3.What did you do for a scope?
Did you find a genuine one or buy a replica?
Just a replica. If I were to do it again, I would use the Mk3 replica instead of a 1 or 2. Might still try and sell the scope in the future to replace it with a Mk3.
Whats the quality like with the replica you have?Just a replica. If I were to do it again, I would use the Mk3 replica instead of a 1 or 2. Might still try and sell the scope in the future to replace it with a Mk3.
Don't know if they're still available or not but Fulton's used to sell a rock solid no drill mount for the LE No.4.Whats the quality like with the replica you have?
I've always wanted a No4 T, but being rare and expensive I'm wondering if I do a replica instead.
I found you can now get a no drill/tap/solder scope mount, and might just do an No4 T inspired build rather than a actual replica.
That was what I was thinking, or even going for a LPVO.Don't know if they're still available or not but Fulton's used to sell a rock solid no drill mount for the LE No.4.
If you're gonna go the inspired build route get an older steel tube weaver K2.5 or K3.
You'll thank yourself in the long run.
What's the story on that? Wish I could import all sorts of old stuff
Mostly 1944 Izhevsk 1st time Arsenal refurbs. Mint bores, VG+ in breed. I understand these came in back in the early 90s via CAI and far as I can tell none have been taken out and shot. Some still slathered in cosmoline. In fact purged quite a toothpaste squeeze outta some barrels so I could run a bore scope through em.What's the story on that? Wish I could import all sorts of old stuff
Guy on the right..can’t make out his scope?Couple of images that popped up randomly…
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I think I’ve seen the one above before.
Not seen this one before. Fire extinguisher is a good idea! My guess is some testing or sighting in in day… during dry season!
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Guy on the right..can’t make out his scope?
Looks like a starlight scope to me
What the hell is that 'rail' made of? It's ingenious. But it doesn't even look straight? Well, as long as it's rigid...
Random photo I found on the web years ago.What the hell is that 'rail' made of? It's ingenious. But it doesn't even look straight? Well, as long as it's rigid...
Any back story on this?
Sirhr
Random photo I found on the web years ago.