m40a3

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    Gunsmithing Throwback Thursday

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    C&H Precision Weapons: M40A1 - A5 Current Lead Times as of 8-1-14

    Hello All! Our first official post on Snipers Hide. We are currently building authentic Mil Spec M40A1's, A3's and A5's as we speak. Our current lead times for M40's or other custom rifles are measured in single digit weeks (4 - 6 weeks), not double digit months or years. Feel free...
  3. bhoges

    Got tired of shooting F Class in open with my 260 just completed an M40A3 for 600yr FTR

    Shooting my Nesika 260 in open class sucked. I also got tired of hiring b.s. from my buddy. Being left handed its tough to build a rifle a matter of a few weeks. I put a feeler out on the hide for a McMillan stock and within a day I received a reply. In a few days I was the owner of Badger M5...
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    M40A3 build guide

    I know a lot of people are building them, so where is the thread? Terry
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    M40A3 - got an upgrade!

    Just got my 100% spec M40A3 back from her Badger M5 upgrade. She used to sport DD Ross metal, but I found I was wanting the Badger upgrade, to make her more current. Only thing left that I might do is get one of the UNS mounts that our very own PGWDTI makes up here in Canada, for the USMC...
  6. mr_hurricane

    GAP Sniper Rile Pics M40A1, M40A3, M40A5, M24

    Cool, GA Precision has images of of their Mil Spec Sniper Rifle Builds. http://www.gaprecision.net/mil-spec-rifles.html The USMC M40A1 The USMC M40A3 The USMC M40A5 & The US Army M24 The M24 actually looks really cool.
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    M40A3 Forend Rail

    Does anyone have pics of the the rail system US Optics makes for the M40A3 Rifle, or where I could find some? They have one on the site but it's kinda crude
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    M40A3 Pelican Storage Case Pic's?

    Anybody have any pics of what the internal layout of an official USMC pelican 1750 case looks like? Was wondering, because I want to set up a transit case for my M40A3. Some layout and content pics would be great. All the best, Carl
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    First Post - M40A3 clone build

    So, I am making my first post. I am building an M40A3 clone. I am starting with a brand new stock 700P, and I have thus far acquired the trigger guard and the Schneider bbl. I will be ordering the stock ASAP and I plan on using this sight for it's wealth of information. My first question...
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    M40A3 D.D. ross/ Bagder Ordnance

    I currently have a M40A3 clone with a DD Ross M1 floor plate, I would like to upgrade to the badger ordnance M5 Detachable magazine. is this possible, will the footprints match with minor inletting? Please Help
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    M40A3 Mount

    Does anyone know where to fing the Uneversal Night Sight Mount that is currently being isued on the M40A3 Sniper rifle pictured below? Mount Pic
  12. mr_hurricane

    GAP M40A3 DROP TEST RESULTS

    Hello All, Thought I'd share this story. 2 Weeks ago I recieved my first real precision rifle. I had thought about having one made by a real gunsmith for sometime, and eventually decided on an M40A3 as I am an former Marine... why not right. After about a month of research I decide that this...
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    M40A3 and decelerator pad

    Guys, Due to the spinal injury I suffered a while back, I thinned the herd out and kept my M40A3, which is a labour of love. It has the original McM recoil pad on the A4. I was thinking of adding a decelerator pad onto it, to tame recoil even more. Opinions needed on if it would be...
  14. W

    Gunsmithing Pics or specs for M40A3 receiver cuts

    Hey guys,I am looking for either good specs or pics for the cuts to fit a spec M40A3 picatinny rail.Thanks in advance. Wombat
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    Gunsmithing Cutting receiver for M40A3 rail

    I just bought one of the M40A3 rails from CDIPRECISION and I was wondering if anyone can recommend someone to cut the receiver and drill and tap the holes to 8/40. Thanks Josh
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    M40A1 vs. M40A3

    So im going to do my first rifle build which will actually be my first rifle of my own and cannot decide whether to build an M40A3 clone or an M40A1 clone. So I just want to know you what you guys think. Also if you want to suggest I Build a different rifle suggest away. I have not handled...
  17. KYS

    Quantico built M40A3

    Well I said I would post pics of it. Here they are.... picked this beast up today and I was really pleased. I had the chance to put about 10 rounds downrange here at home at 200 yards. grouping was awesome but didnt have my camera with me at that time. More to come... Its a thing of beauty
  18. LSUbeatUby40

    M40A3... what is special about this one for $7,000

    http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=122973621
  19. wnroscoe

    M40A3 Clip Slot Specs

    7mmRM is working to aquire these for me but, if anyone has a drawing and or the specs for the M40A3 Clip Slot Cut Out I would appreciate it if you would share them with me. I'm trying to help/finish up a rifle for a fellow Hide Member and thats the only metal work left prior to refinishing...
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    Building a USMC M40A3

    Hey guys, I'm trying to build a M40A3 identical to those used by the USMC. I already have the following parts: McMillan A4 - USMC Spec Schneider 610 - 24in. 5 groove, 1:12" Match Grade Barrel Badger Ordnance M5 Detachable Magazine Triggergaurd Harris 6-9" S Series Bipod KMW Podlock Quick Cuff...