Lets see your USMC M40-M40A6!!!
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My babies out deer hunting. Both got meat that day.
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DT
Here’s my Transitional model M40A3 built by my 2112 buddy while he was at PWS.
Todays effort to get some Magnetospeed data for the next reloading session....
Not as miserable as the Chosin Res but kind of raw.....
PWS built M40A1 with accessory stud to allow Harris mount.
My Magnetospeed Data for 20 rounds 175 FGMM...
It took a few moments for us to reacquaint but once we started feeling it and I dialed in a 1/2 MOA down fine adjustment we settled in together.
....to create a fine mud anus in the berm.
Shit blew 20 feet in front of the target boards.
Not as miserable as the Chosin Res but kind of raw.....
PWS built M40A1 with accessory stud to allow Harris mount.
My Magnetospeed Data for 20 rounds 175 FGMM...
It took a few moments for us to reacquaint but once we started feeling it and I dialed in a 1/2 MOA down fine adjustment we settled in together.
....to create a fine mud anus in the berm.
Shit blew 20 feet in front of the target boards.
A3'ish in 6.5cm
C-prefix
SB 3-12x50 Gen2 mildot with USMC rings
in an A4 is about all that it has going for it right now.
C-prefix
SB 3-12x50 Gen2 mildot with USMC rings
in an A4 is about all that it has going for it right now.
A couple of early M40A3s.
First is just a regular M40A3 replica build. Second is my imaginary version of what a prototype build might have been when they were testing out transition rifles from the M40A1 to the A3 - using an original early large-butthook A4 stock in forest camo (had to "save" the stock by removing most of the baked on finish a previous owner put on it).
First is just a regular M40A3 replica build. Second is my imaginary version of what a prototype build might have been when they were testing out transition rifles from the M40A1 to the A3 - using an original early large-butthook A4 stock in forest camo (had to "save" the stock by removing most of the baked on finish a previous owner put on it).
Had the rifle and 21 rounds of a ladder of reloads in the car all weekend but OT kept me from the range....more money for shooting.
My rifle in the waning days of winter.....
I used the same starting dope I fired with 175 FGMM and as these rounds are seeking a similar speed. Wrong. Sighter wasnt even on paper. Shots 1-2 showed I was high. Changed dope after that.
Speed data was what I was after.
FGMM 175 flies out of my rifle at 2657 MV.
I think 42.3 looks good on the target and the data book to meet that goal.
My rifle in the waning days of winter.....
I used the same starting dope I fired with 175 FGMM and as these rounds are seeking a similar speed. Wrong. Sighter wasnt even on paper. Shots 1-2 showed I was high. Changed dope after that.
Speed data was what I was after.
FGMM 175 flies out of my rifle at 2657 MV.
I think 42.3 looks good on the target and the data book to meet that goal.
Drove down to Wilmington, NC to see some bros and we drove down to Aynor, SC to stretch our rigs out to 1,000m yesterday!
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Organized the safe today. These aren't M40s but if you like USMC clones there are a few in there 
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Organized the safe today. These aren't M40s but if you like USMC clones there are a few in there
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Put the boxes in the attic, put more guns in the safe.....
Hahah but those aren't empty boxes tho. They all have something in them!
I think you need to pull them clones out for a photo shoot.
Working on a MARSOC version of a cqbr mod1 right now. Nt4 still in jail ?. Debating on a m4a1 mod 1.5 or a cqbr mod0 with a lmt upper i have.
The list is growing for what i want to build...SAM-R is sneaking up there.
Working on a MARSOC version of a cqbr mod1 right now. Nt4 still in jail ?. Debating on a m4a1 mod 1.5 or a cqbr mod0 with a lmt upper i have.
The list is growing for what i want to build...SAM-R is sneaking up there.
Last weeks effort....
WLRP primers in FGMM brass was a no go, getting blow by. Went and bought some CCIs
WLRP primers in FGMM brass was a no go, getting blow by. Went and bought some CCIs
Yesterday with CCI's. Need to go back to step one no joy here.....
Today, Not a 40 but maybe it will get some love...
Hit the range the other day to test IMR 4895 since it meters better than 4064
That model 70 is a sexy beast! What magnification is the scope? It amazes me that externally adjustable scopes like that can be reliable. I'm fully aware of that setups service in Vietnam and it's lethality. They just have the appearance of being fragile. Having said that, I'm extremely jealous and now I want one!
Just go with regular #210. They are literally the same primer. Only difference between the 210 and 210M is that the 210Ms get two extra inspection steps. That’s it.
It's a 10X.
It's a great scope but yes I feel as you do it's not bullet proof.
I'll be mounting a green Leupold 3-9X replica of the M40 scope on it soon.
I rarely shoot over 300 yards so I will use the mil reticle for holds.
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Not seeing much of them either but I haven't looked as hard.
The box of CCIs I have on hand will get me through my current .308 loading session.
I have 5000 WLRPs I will use in brass that was crimped at one time, they do well there.
I'll switch over to a bigger spec primer before I next load FGMM - CCI, 210M or 210 should be good.
Took the kids out yesterday. Bought the M40a5 some new Lapua brass since she behaved so well.
I think its time it got hit with the Krylon though....like an MK18 mod 0 it just doesnt look right in stock colors and showing the abuse.
I think its time it got hit with the Krylon though....like an MK18 mod 0 it just doesnt look right in stock colors and showing the abuse.
Todays work....
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41.5 looks real good but the numbers on 41.2 are going to be fantastic, and the group isnt bad....
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Powder is I4064, 175 SMK, CCI LRP, FGMM 1X brass
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41.5 looks real good but the numbers on 41.2 are going to be fantastic, and the group isnt bad....
Powder is I4064, 175 SMK, CCI LRP, FGMM 1X brass
My 6 digit M40 clone.
The steel target was at 400 yards
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The steel target was at 400 yards
Specs below:
M40 clone build
Hello all, Got an itch to have a M40 clone shooter. -Vietnam era 6 digit receiver -ADL stock with checkering and finish removed. Hand rubbed oil finish applied -Old BDL style bottom metal inleted, refinished, and bedded and then beat up alittle to look the part. -Shilen barrel with the...
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Very nice, Mark does great work. He did the receiver cuts for my A5 build. He shoots some of the local matches here too...nice guy.
I recently found an old green Protecto/Hoppies case for my M40 rifle. (I will use with my M40A1 when after its built, as I think that's more correct).
It was in the corner of a local gun store, so it came home with me. Its not quite correct, but good enough, and now need to find the correct cleaning rod kit...
It was in the corner of a local gun store, so it came home with me. Its not quite correct, but good enough, and now need to find the correct cleaning rod kit...
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Mark built my A5 as well, he builds outstanding rifles!!
DW
Good evening,
Do you guys know the original coloration of the Protecto used. There is a green as well as a brown one that I know are up on a shelf in a local gun shop.
Thanks gents,
Jon
The issued ones that I've seen were green although reports of brown/tan cases were used as well.
Boot question, has anyone shoot Federal Gold Medal Berger through their M40A1-A5? I'm wondering if the 1:12 barrel can handle 185gr.
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