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  1. tomCTFA

    Firearms Auction: TacOps Vectronix M40 n More from member

    Everyone, I would like to invite you all to view an auction with several nice pieces in it from one of our own members. Check out lots 61, 64, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70 that you guys should find particularly interesting. Multiple ways to bid. Here is the link to the main auction page from which you can...
  2. tomCTFA

    Auction: TacOps Vectronix M40 n More from member

    Everyone, I would like to invite you all to view an auction with several nice pieces in it from one of our own members. Check out lots 61, 64, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70 that you guys should find particularly interesting. Multiple ways to bid. Here is the link to the main auction page from which you can...
  3. N

    Help With Getting My Starter Rifle Remington 700

    My goal is to have something like an M40A1 or an M40A3. I need help with my base Remington 700 before I start to build. I'm thinking about buying the rifle now and possibly upgrading the stock and barrel later. There is a custom shop here in town that does blueprinting. I'm just having problems...
  4. J

    What’s Best place to buy a stock like a M40a1-66

    Just picked up a varmint barreled Rem 700 action in 6.5 For my m40ish project and I really want to find a stock similar to the original M40s Also looking for a good place to buy a hinged floorplate preferably steel
  5. Nohuddlefirearms

    Firearms SOLD

    Hey All, This gun was a passion project for me three years ago, however based on how much I shoot in PRS I literally have only gotten to shoot this once in the last 3 years. I pulled it out of the safe last week, took some factory ammo and shot the groups you see pictured here. These were...
  6. Toast

    Tactical Rifle Remington M40 for $4495?

    I found an M40 for sale on Gunbroker. Price is $4495. Tactical Rifles M40 308 win remington 700 : Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com Seems over priced. What would a good price on a used M40 be?
  7. 3

    M40 build parts kit, what's it worth?

    I have some parts that I was going to use for an M40 build project. I bought them years ago but I haven't yet had the time to build one and they have just been sitting in my safe. We can only own 5 firearms here in the Netherlands and I have no intention to sell the ones I have now, so I will...
  8. F

    Retro scopes for a vintage build... M40 clone boomstick

    All, I am trying to decide on the optics for my M40 clone. Its not going to be 100% exact reproduction since I am not starting with a vintage 6-digit Rem 700. I have the Silverhill stock and 16601-3 buttplate all setup. (LOTS of work getting that fitted) But now I am debating how to...
  9. pcweidman

    New 'Tactical Hunter' Build: Thoughts?

    Hey forum hope you all are well! Been a while since I posted about a rifle and thought I would throw out my new build to you. I started off to build an M40 type clone that I would use for friendly competitions, hunting, and such. Then I got to reading about how serious folks are about...
  10. pcweidman

    Best ring height for M40 or m40 clone?

    Guys what is your opinion or the rule of thumb for any m40 stock or clone stock when it comes to ring height? I usually use mediums. I know some will reply to use the m40 rail and ring system but I can't use that. I feel I need a little more rugged product. I will hunt and shoot in friendly...
  11. pcweidman

    Redfield vs. HiLux Leatherwood M40 Reproduction Optic for Modern M40 Build

    Hey guys I posted this thread on the optics section and got a little feedback but not much. I am going to buy one of these m40 replica scopes for my new "modern m40" build. The question I have is what is everyone's opinion on which one of these is better. The redfield is a 1 inch tube and the...
  12. pcweidman

    Rifle Scopes Redfield vs. Leatherwood HiLux M40 Scope: Guidance

    Hey guys I am going to buy one of these m40 replica scopes for my new "modern m40" build. The question I have is what is everyone's opinion on which one of these is better. The redfield is a 1 inch tube and the leatherwood is a 3/4 inch tube. Am I going to see much better light gathering...
  13. E

    M40 Barrel Contour

    Anyone have the actual Barrel Contour Drawings of the original M40?
  14. N

    M40 Build Guide

    Guys, as many of you know I am doing my best to build an accurate clone. I gave up the project a while back due to financial reasons but now, i'm back at it again. I would like start a build guide for the original M40. And I could use some help to make this as accurate as possible. Theres...
  15. N

    M40 Build - Donor Rifle Found!

    Guys, I've been wanting to do an M40 build for a while now, so i've been searching for the correct donor rifle to use for the project. I am no pioneer in doing an M40 build and wanted to give credit & a big thank you to Matt (monteboy84) for his detailed post on his M40 project. Just for...
  16. T

    USMC M40 RVN Commemorative Receivers

    Click links for pictures, and were to buy. http://www.deathfromafar.com/htm/08_products_detail.php?id=613 http://www.deathfromafar.com/htm/08_iba_weaponsys_receivers.html
  17. C

    M40 A5 Build

    Hi guys, I'm going to be coming into some money soon and i wanted to splurge on a good rifle before i spend the rest on school loans. I've been considering getting one from GAP but I also kind of wanted to build it myself too. This is a list of parts for an A3 that i took from the sniper...
  18. BigBrother

    Rifle Scopes How many MOA per revolultion in M24 & M40 optics..

    Hey all. Very researchable question, I admit, but figured some on here would know almost instantaneously How many MOAs are in a turret revolution for the Leupold M3 that sits atop the M24, and the Unertls that were on the M40s? Thanks, BB
  19. H

    Gunsmithing Remington M40 mod for Winchester floor plate?

    Hello again all ... I'm just starting a Remington short action build in .223 and am pondering what I want to do for a mag system. What I don't want is the woeful Remington 700 alloy floor plate. There are a few DM systems availabe in .223 and one is being developed here in Australia, but I was...
  20. Kaisersose

    M40 Build Question for USMC return Stock

    I am wondering what you guys would go with. I can pick up a 40X repeater complete rifle or a Remington 700 with rock barrel installed and is clip slotted for the same price. Which would you guys go with? Thanks