Gunsmithing Another M40 conversion question

[ddku22]

I finally have the money to spare to start this project and was going back through the complete list of the items I needed.

It pretty much sounds like if I use a R700, that the entire gun will pretty much be replaced minus the action on the gun. Is that true, and if so, could I possibly find the required parts of the gun someplace?

 

[mjh30]

Re: Another M40 conversion question

If you can find an early Remington 700 varmint or police model in 308 with the 24 inch barrel, all you need would be the stock. But yes, if you are going the M40 route everything is probably going to be replaced.

 

[Kilosierra]

Re: Another M40 conversion question

Are you wanting an M40 or M40A1?

For an M40 all you would need is a 700 SPS Varmint rifle in .308 Win. and have a barrel cut down to 24" and install it in the correct stock and replace the Xmark trigger with a old style 700 trigger.

For an M40A1: http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=140283#Post140283

 

[ddku22]

Re: Another M40 conversion question

I'm actually looking to do the M40A3, which has a different barrel from the A1 and a different McMillan stock, as far as I know I think everything else is the same as the A1.

 

[mjh30]

Re: Another M40 conversion question

Nearly everything is different in a A3,
A list of things taken from one of the many posts on the Hide
M40A3
Action-
* Remington 700 S/A, Trued, lugs lapped.
* Optic Mount holes open up to 8/40 threads
* Rear receiver bridge is milled off to accept flat bottom DD Ross mount
* Clip slotted
Trigger-
* M24 trigger
Recoil lug-
* DDRoss lug
BBL-
* Schineder Stainless Steel, 1/12 twist, 6groove. Finnished at 25"( USMC measures 24" from the recoil lug)
* 1.200x3, Finnished .925 @ 25"
* Crown- 45 degree pull back, .090" deep
Bottom metal-
* Pre 2007 M40A3s used DDRoss bottom metal
* Current M40A3s use a Badger DBM system w/ 5rnd & 10rnd mags
Stock-
* McMillan A4 molded in OD green. Spacer LOP. Saddle cheek piece. Sniper fill. 1stud, 6 flush cups.
* Inletted for Badger DBM or DDRoss
* When ordering from McMillan- ask for a USMC spec stock, with bottom metal specified.
* Pillar bedded
* Action is full length bedded with Marine tex- 1.5" BBL pad.
Optic & mounts-
* Pre 2006 M40A3s used a 1"tube fixed 10x Unertl- also made by United States Optics(MST100)
* Post 2006 M40A3s use a 34mm Schmidt&Bender PMII 3x12x50FFP, Gen2 Mildot Reticle by Premier Reticles.
* DD Ross 30MOA base
* Badger Ordnance USMC contract rings- 6 screw front ring, 4screw rear ring.
* 34mm Rings for the S&B
* 30mm w/ 1" inserts for the MST100,
* SIMRAD Cap
Current M40A3s employ a foreward mounted PVS22 mount (Bedded in the stock). These are made by PGW.(Thanks GAP!)
Sling-
Tactical Intervention Specialists
Quick Cuff Sling
Tan color
Bipod-
Harris 6-9" swivel, notched legs. KMW Pod lock.

 

[ddku22]

Re: Another M40 conversion question

Ah thats perfect, much better than the list I had before. Thank you!