Anyone Shooting a 40x?

[noremorse92]

I picked up this old 40x 22lr at a show last weekend. Been keeping my eyes peeled for one for a while. Definitely did not get a 'deal' but I never see these for sale and wanted it.

It came with the redfield Olympics which worked great at 25 yards, 1 hole basically.

I put my NXS on it for 50 and 100yds and it didn't disappoint. Shot a whole box of tac22 into a 1.5 inch group at 100 with most rounds into an inch.

Who else is shooting one still? Yes I refinished the stock, the original varnish was very ugly.

 

[oldrifleman]

Try a box of SK Rifle Match, I bet it will tighten right up. They are wonderful rifles.

 

[noremorse92]

Try a box of SK Rifle Match, I bet it will tighten right up. They are wonderful rifles.

Yeah I need to get a few boxes of some higher end stuff for sure. Especially for 100yd shooting.

I agree, it's really a high quality rifle. It feels tight and solid like a custom action when you work the bolt; you can tell the tolerances were held very tight when it was machined. The inletting on the stock is excellent too.

The serial is under 0350, so it's one of the first ones off the line. It needs a Unertl and a new buttpad and it's 'perfect'.

 

[Hoser]

I have a couple Elrod 40X repeaters. I am very happy with them. They can easily hang with my Vudoos.

 

[D̷e̷v̷i̷l̷D̷o̷c̷A̷Z̷]

I have a couple Elrod 40X repeaters. I am very happy with them. They can easily hang with my Vudoos.

I’ve often wondered how they stack up against the new kids on the block ….. RimX /Vudoo

 

[Jagerwerks]

I really want to find a 40x to mess around with but they are hard to come by. Nice rifle!

 

[noremorse92]

I’ve often wondered how they stack up against the new kids on the block ….. RimX /Vudoo

I think after a certain degree of precision in machining it comes down to the ammo and the shooter on any given day.

I've had days where I shot so well with a known load and rifle and the next time I shoot i try and duplicate that day it goes to shit from the first shot. It's almost always the operator, past a certain level of ammo and rifle.

I'm hoping to find a period correct Unertl for this rifle and see how it does in the local 100yd BR comp against the high dollar rigs. Not that this was a cheap rifle by any means.

 

[Travis224]

Center x won't disappoint in the 40x. I have found a new fondness shooting mine after running some thru my safe queen

 

[Deathrowdave]

I have had mine for many many years , it loves CCI SV . What ever you choose to send down the pipe , stay with the same ammo . Mine is dressed as an 66 vintage M40 . It shoots as well as any new rifle being produced . Mine is a 3 digit serial number .

Just always remember they were built by an American worker , going to work to provide and raise their family . They had the upmost pride in the products they produced . You have one of the old good produced , guns . Get adjusted to ammo and shooting it and it will be like mine , never for sale .

 

[oldrifleman]

I have had mine for many many years , it loves CCI SV . What ever you choose to send down the pipe , stay with the same ammo . Mine is dressed as an 66 vintage M40 . It shoots as well as any new rifle being produced . Mine is a 3 digit serial number .

Just always remember they were built by an American worker , going to work to provide and raise their family . They had the upmost pride in the products they produced . You have one of the old good produced , guns . Get adjusted to ammo and shooting it and it will be like mine , never for sale .

When I was younger I was on the look out for one but never really found one when I had the cash. Congratulations on a great rifle.

 

[noremorse92]

I have had mine for many many years , it loves CCI SV . What ever you choose to send down the pipe , stay with the same ammo . Mine is dressed as an 66 vintage M40 . It shoots as well as any new rifle being produced . Mine is a 3 digit serial number .

Just always remember they were built by an American worker , going to work to provide and raise their family . They had the upmost pride in the products they produced . You have one of the old good produced , guns . Get adjusted to ammo and shooting it and it will be like mine , never for sale .

You are right that I'll probably never sell it. I buy and sell a lot of guns but there's something special with this one.

If it ever needs a replacement barrel it will definitely be a clone of the factory barrel.

The guy I got it from shot less than 2 boxes out of it in the 35 years he'd had it. He also has 3 or 4 more apparently. Older fellow in a wheelchair, doesn't shoot much anymore I suspect. He told me to come visit him any time and to bring cash lol

 

[noremorse92]

I really want to find a 40x to mess around with but they are hard to come by. Nice rifle!

See, now I want to find a 222 version to go with this one. I think they're either all shot up or in collectors safes. Everyone I meet who has 1 has more than 1..

 

[DFOOSKING]

See, now I want to find a 222 version to go with this one. I think they're either all shot up or in collectors safes. Everyone I meet who has 1 has more than 1..

Having owned a few and shot a few buddies'.....your wasting time. Go get an old small bolt face 700 action and have .222 barrel spun up. Slap a aftermarket trigger in and bed a stock. I've personally wanted a .17 Rem repeater. Waiting for a real 40X to wander by isn't all it's cracked up to be compared to what we commonly build now.

 

[MajorD]

For those looking for a 40X the CMP program still has a trickle of them available at the 3 stores ( camp perry Anniston and talledega)

 

[RTH1800]

Nice rifle. It appears to be an early 40x on the 721 action.

 

[noremorse92]

Nice rifle. It appears to be an early 40x on the 721 action.

Yes. Serial is 3 digits so it's a very early one.

It looks almost brand new, after I refinished the stock. The blueing is in remarkable condition with almost no wear and tear to speak of.

 

[Defender32]

My MCR converted 40X. Its an absolute hammer. Put a box of TennX through it and watch it tighten up. This is mine before the conversion. It is one of those pieces that will not leave my safe.

 

[Calfed]

Yep, I've got two of the "B" models. Both love Tenex.

10 rds 2 100y's

 

[Calfed]

Recently glommed this one and haven't shot it much...

5 shots @ 50y

 

[noremorse92]

Nice looking rifles guys! I think we all owe it to ourselves to shoot these old rifles more often

 

[Calfed]

Nice looking rifles guys! I think we all owe it to ourselves to shoot these old rifles more often

Your 40-x is a fine looking specimen, Noremorse!

I shoot my 40X's in a weekly small bore club match. One week we shoot 50 yards and the next 100 yards. One of my 40x's is set up for the 100y and the other for the 50y.

Many of the guys use Winchester 52's, a few use Anschutz's, and a few more use CZ's.

AFAIK I'm the only one using 40x's.

 

[Calfed]

I'm hoping to find a period correct Unertl for this rifle and see how it does in the local 100yd BR comp against the high dollar rigs. Not that this was a cheap rifle by any means.

I bet it will shoot just fine with the Unertl

I've got a BSA Martini that I mounted an old style Lyman Super Targetspot on. It shoots pretty well.

50 yards with different ammo

 

[noremorse92]

Your 40-x is a fine looking specimen, Noremorse!

I shoot my 40X's in a weekly small bore club match. One week we shoot 50 yards and the next 100 yards. One of my 40x's is set up for the 100y and the other for the 50y.

Many of the guys use Winchester 52's, a few use Anschutz's, and a few more use CZ's.

AFAIK I'm the only one using 40x's.

How is it stacking up against the modern rifles? Have you managed to test it vs say a vudoo or rimx?

 

[obx22]

My ‘ol 40XB hasn’t been out of the safe nearly enough. Have taken it to 400+ but the tightest group I remember was with a buddy punching 200, 5 rounds into an inch (and you wouldn’t believe the ammo).
Love that M-Lok nuts fit the accessory rail just fine

 

[noremorse92]

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My ‘ol 40XB hasn’t been out of the safe nearly enough. Have taken it to 400+ but the tightest group I remember was with a buddy punching 200, 5 rounds into an inch (and you wouldn’t believe the ammo).
Love that M-Lok nuts fit the accessory rail just fine

That's a beauty sir! What scope have you got on it there??

 

[NCStaccato]

I've been searching for one. Hard to find.

 

[KYAggie]

I picked up this old 40x 22lr at a show last weekend. Been keeping my eyes peeled for one for a while. Definitely did not get a 'deal' but I never see these for sale and wanted it.

It came with the redfield Olympics which worked great at 25 yards, 1 hole basically.

I put my NXS on it for 50 and 100yds and it didn't disappoint. Shot a whole box of tac22 into a 1.5 inch group at 100 with most rounds into an inch.

Who else is shooting one still? Yes I refinished the stock, the original varnish was very ugly.

What a nice looking and shooting piece of history! What did you use to refinish the stock? I love the color.

 

[noremorse92]

What a nice looking and shooting piece of history! What did you use to refinish the stock? I love the color.

I stripped it, sanded to 600 grit. Then used minwax dark walnut stain, 2 coats. Then sanded in 3 coats of boiled linseed oil with varying grits up to 2000 grit. Then I buffed it with a rag. That's about it I think

 

[bildoe308]

My m40 inspired 22’s builds on 40x’s. Jonathan Elrod built my a5 barreled action and the other two (m40a1 & m40a6)were built by other smiths.

 

[Calfed]

How is it stacking up against the modern rifles? Have you managed to test it vs say a vudoo or rimx?

I don't think anyone is using a Vudoo or Rimx. I'll check and make sure. The 40X runs with all of the other models.

 

[TimK]

Had one for years. Rebarreled and converted to a repeater by Elrod. I’m mostly shooting a Vudoo now and the 40x is being used by my 11 yr old for precision matches.

 

[10X Rifles]

I've been searching for one. Hard to find.

I have a Civilian 40X rimfire, for sale with a Bartlien Carbon fiber barrel 26" Less than 250 rds shot thru it. I can't get down into prone anymore

 

[obx22]

That's a beauty sir! What scope have you got on it there??

Thank you sir, not bad for a CMP purchase!
It’s an old Hakko-Tasco 8-40/56