Starting to move rifles into the Remington display case.
Lets see your USMC M40-M40A6!!!
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A lot of money and time. And she may be fugly for the purests but she is a beauty to me!
It's refreshing to see such a unique left-handed M40A1 style build, thank you for posting it! Even though it's obviously not clone correct, it's still a very unique and respectful build that captures the spirit of the M40A1 while making it useful for lefties. I like this a lot, it's good to change things up at times and just have fun with a build.
Thank you! I tried to have it as clone correct as possible with the exception of being left handed. It was definitely a fun project! Although the scope and mount were a pain. The scope mount is from TBA. Seems to be holding up just fine.
What are these from? Maybe m40a3?? I have several sets of low serial numbered usmc issued rings with simrad caps that came with unertl cmp auction scopes. The rings and simrads were pulled off and the scopes were the used on m40a1 builds. The simads and rings were all painted up and I don't want to go scraping looking for numbers. Thanks
Hey folks, not too sure where to ask this. But i have an idea for a clone-ish build. An M40A5 but in 300wm. Would the surefire muzzle break handle 300wm?? I don’t see why not, but before spending money i figure id ask.
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I have one MB762SS on a .300 Ultra Mag and another MB762SS on a 7mm Remington Mag, firing a SureFire FA762SS on each. No issues to date.
That said… PRIOR TO FIRING, I would strongly recommend mounting your Suppressor on each and every rifle you plan to use it on and checking for proper alignment with an appropriately sized alignment rod to identify potential baffle strike before the fact.
That said… PRIOR TO FIRING, I would strongly recommend mounting your Suppressor on each and every rifle you plan to use it on and checking for proper alignment with an appropriately sized alignment rod to identify potential baffle strike before the fact.
Cleaned up the A6’s and pulled out the other m40 inspired 22’s for a family JAFR photo
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Dang... that 40X M40A1 .22lr is dead sexy!!!Clean up the A6’s and pulled out the other m40 inspired 22’s for a family JAFR photo
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It's kinda funny, 10 years ago I decided I wanted an M40... it seams like I always want just 1 more 
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When your 22 game goes harder than 98% of the guys on this thread lol. If you know you know..Clean up the A6’s and pulled out the other m40 inspired 22’s for a family JAFR photo
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Not smart enough to delete, will instead post a few pics I grabbed of a m40 we transferred through the shop I work at to make up for it
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Question: I’m doing a MARSOC A3 build with DD Ross metal. Should I roll with E or G prefix?
The Marines started getting E prefix receivers around 1999/2000, and they received a large order of E receivers in 2001. The Marines got a ton of G prefix receivers in 2005, which is right around the time MARSOC was using their customized A3's (I can't remember the exact year off the top of my head). So, you really can't go wrong with either prefix, but the E prefix could be more prevalent in the actual rifles. Remember, E676xxxx is easily the best known A3 serial number range, and is immediately recognizable to any M40 collector/clone builder. When in doubt, always go with an E676xxxx receiver for an A3!
Slowly but surely acquiring parts. All take offs and snagged an original gary schnieder barrel today. On the hunt for a take off A3/A5 stock if anyone has a lead please let me know!
Sir, I read your post stating that you might have some MRT Slings. If you have
Any left, I really would be interested. Was in the Corps 82-85, and then in the NYPD from 86-2007. If you have any available, I would really be interested. My phone number is 845-325-2069. Thank you very much, sir. Have a great day. Thank you.
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Not a m40 but it's still an amazing piece of USMC sniper history. I was thrilled to send couple rounds down range with this genuine XM-3 at buddy's facility down in Texas. Beautiful rifle.
Beautiful rifle and it's an amazing piece of USMC GWOT history! I'd recommend posting a few photos of the rifle and maybe even a range report (with photos of targets too) in one of the XM3 threads that we have open on this forum. Some people specifically subscribe to threads they enjoy, and they'll get a new post notification for that thread if you post your XM3 in an XM3 thread. You're rifle is too nice to get buried in an M40xx thread, and it will keep this thread on track with the M40xx theme. A lot of people will be able to see your photos and information if you post it in an XM3 specific thread, so that's just my suggestion.
Thanks for the compliment! I will repost it in the xm3 thread. Unfortunately I wasn't able to shoot a grouping out of it, but my buddy confirmed it still shoots true and accurate.
Few more parts trickling in. Still on the hunt for an issued take off stock and she’s ready to be bred into something special. Please let me know if anyone has a lead on one!
Yes, there are a few examples of the early large butthook McMillan A4 stocks in private collections that were sold to civilians in the very beginning of the production run. However, even those early civilian A4 stocks are very rare. One of the members of this forum has one on one of his M40A3 clones.
McMillan also came out with the large butthook A4 stocks more recently. The started by taking the Winchester M70 A4 mold and inletting it for the Remington 700SA receiver. It worked pretty well and they produced some number of stocks. I don't know if they moved on from using the M70 mold on the newer large butthook stocks, or if the found the original mold or made a new mold for the 700SA rifles. Just know that McMillan has produced these large butthook stocks within the past few years.
Is your stock old or new? Does it have a number stamped or written anywhere on it (check the barrel channel)? This number isn't the serial number, it's probably a number from the original run of the stocks in regards to how many were made. Please post photos when you have time.
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Thank you! Trust me I’m low man on the totem pole when it comes to some on here but I do love the M40 rifles. Definitely my favorite service weapon of all time
Please don't sell yourself short, with a collection like this, you're far from being the low man on the totem pole. Now that I've sold most of my M40xx stuff, I get to claim the low position, lol. You've put a ton of time/money/effort and, most importantly, dedication into this outstanding collection. Your M40xx collection is easily one of the best ones out there, and it would be great to see some more group photos of these rifles.
Looking at your group photo, I can see that you might need a few parts from me to help round out your collection. I have a few different versions of the M40A1/A3 Unertl scope cover and some welded M40A1 transitional scope mounts. That's if you plan on building any of the vintage M40 and M40A1 sniper rifles. I have Major Dick Culver's original USMC M40 available, if you want an original rifle instead of a clone build.
Your collection is excellent, especially when it comes to different variants of the modern M40xx's. Please let me know if you're ever interested in building the older M40 and M40A1 rifles, and I'll do what I can to lend a hand. And we're all looking forward to seeing more photos of your collection!
Thank you! I’ll be taking the plunge on the A1 soon. Wanting to wrap up this A5 if I can find a take off stock for it first. I have a few parts collected to chip away at an a1 build also. Hunting a scope for that one also at the moment
While not the M40A1-A6, here are the US bolt Action Snipers for the previous Century that lead to them.
That's spectacular! For those that might not know, everything about the M40 is an original US military sniper rifle. Those are some of the rarest vintage sniper rifles in the world, it an outrageously impressive collection! If you and @Topgun117 combine your rifles, you'd have the ultimate USMC sniper rifle collection!While not the M40A1-A6, here are the US bolt Action Snipers for the previous Century that lead to them.
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