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    M40 Build Guide

    Glad to see this forum 'up' again. Personally, I took MescaBug's advice and picked-up an original Gen.II Accu-Range and stayed away from the new 'offerings.' I do like what I'm seeing with these scope finishes. It takes a considerable 'passion,' to pursue that level of work. If anyone is...
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    Who is the most historically significant SNIPER?

    It's all linear... I'll not comment on the selections, but rather on the fact that we're jumping right over the American Civil War. There are any number (quite a few actually) examples of Union and Confederate officers that fell to single, well placed rounds (no other choice, given the...
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    M40 Build Guide

    MescaBug, Thanks for your reply. You've confirmed that the second mount is PC (and a keeper) and that's good enough for me. For the neophyte, knowing exactly what stampings and trademarks/logos to look for, when parts collecting, is extremely helpful. Thanks again.
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    M40 Build Guide

    M40 Build Guide/ Redfield mount(s) for the Remington 700 SA ... The "700SA" is mentioned in a few posts. I have two (2) mounts, in-hand, one (1) with a matte finish, stamped "700-SA" and a single upper case "R," stamped on the right side-front of the mount (see photos) and another...
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    M40 Build Guide

    The scope by Celtic Rifle, is but one of many reasons I'm here. Not only is it beautifully done, but you've shared the master craftsman with the rest of us. Seems a vintage Redfield reworked by CR, will be added to the 'wants' list.
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    Hello the fort...

    Invited by member 'budiceale,' after exchanging a few PM's. My principle interest is a current/in-progress M40 build and the 'Vintage' matches, for same, at Quantico. Other than that, I am just a quiet man amongst you all.
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    M40 Build Guide

    M40 Build Guide/New Member Intro. Greeting to the forum members! This forum, has been an invaluable source of information, photo documentation and no small bit of inspiration. I've still got a few questions about the M40 requirements at Quantico and the matches themselves, but they can...