Ahhhh, Gotcha....My bad Mesca. Misunderstood/read. Think a rebuild ether way would be good.
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Slings - Various: SH Members/Museums/Etc. Photo source M40 Build Guide
This topic and questions regarding details about the M40 sling has been started and touched on, throughout this forum, from the cotton and nylon web materials, to contract dates and I don't think there is any debate, on those details. It's the various lengths that bother me. We're all purchasing on an open market, purchasing or seeking to purchase (it seems) MRT marked and dated slings, most assumed to be for the M1 Garand and proper for the M40. But, are they all the same? By all appearances, it doesn't look so.
So, at worst, we don't agree and at best, we save ourselves from being snookered in the market place, by being better informed. Then again, you can just get a National Match leather sling, call it a day and still be correct.
Commense!!
Sling_rlm8541:
Sling_eodcam:
Sling_NRA Museum: See SH * M40 Build Guide * Post #695
Sling_Springfield Museum
Sling_ Chuck Mawhinney's Signed LTD Edition at the 2011 SHOT SHOW
On another note, my gunsmith called, my SHILEN barrel blank arrived and my M40 project is on his bench.
Slings - Various: SH Members/Museums/Etc. Photo source M40 Build Guide
This topic and questions regarding details about the M40 sling has been started and touched on, throughout this forum, from the cotton and nylon web materials, to contract dates and I don't think there is any debate, on those details. It's the various lengths that bother me. We're all purchasing on an open market, purchasing or seeking to purchase (it seems) MRT marked and dated slings, most assumed to be for the M1 Garand and proper for the M40. But, are they all the same? By all appearances, it doesn't look so.
So, at worst, we don't agree and at best, we save ourselves from being snookered in the market place, by being better informed. Then again, you can just get a National Match leather sling, call it a day and still be correct.
Commense!!
Sling_rlm8541:
Sling_eodcam:
Sling_NRA Museum: See SH * M40 Build Guide * Post #695
Sling_Springfield Museum
Sling_ Chuck Mawhinney's Signed LTD Edition at the 2011 SHOT SHOW
On another note, my gunsmith called, my SHILEN barrel blank arrived and my M40 project is on his bench.
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I've got the nylon one on the M40 stock (discolored, dry, dirty and it smells pretty bad....). I also have a NOS cotton. And I keep forgeting to take some measurements 
. Will do.
. Will do.
Measurement, please?
Gents, I need a measurement from an early model 700/M40 bolt shroud. I need either the overall length of the shroud when removed from the bolt, or the distance from where it contacts the rear of the bolt to the end of the shroud. Thanks!!
Gents, I need a measurement from an early model 700/M40 bolt shroud. I need either the overall length of the shroud when removed from the bolt, or the distance from where it contacts the rear of the bolt to the end of the shroud. Thanks!!
There's almost every measurement that you could want, on the M40, on this forum, but you'll not find it sitting, conveniently, in one place. The genesis of this topic (and your question) started on Post #509, was elaborated on in Post #709, was pursued in Post #724 and answered in Post #729.
The answer, derived from a Remington SSA model is 0.850 inches. To further confuse you with variations found in these early parts, as Remington transitioned from the M722 (short action) to the early M700, I recently measured the short bolt shroud on a pure 'stock' M722 and it was 0.815 inches.
07/03/2014 CORRECTION: REMEASURED THE M722 BOLT SHROUD AND IT IS 0.823 INCHES
The parts are interchangeable, so, depending on the amount of patience you have, locating and using an original early bolt shroud, resolves the issue completely and let's you sleep at night.
Whatever you saw in Post#1, is like a rough outline. Keep digging- it's pretty much all here... sorta, maybe, because it's still a work in progress.
Good luck!!
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Well, crap.... Did Remington ever have a safety recall on those short shrouds? The reason I ask is that I have a seven-digit serial number 700 with the longer, modern bolt shroud. Nothing that can't be solved in ten minutes on a lathe, but I shouldn't HAVE to.
Here you go! Actual pics of my 1966 6-digit Rem 700. Correct for a M40 build. Its 0.823", 21.02mm.
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Final questions... mine is on the bench
My M40 project in on the bench, I just finished a short correspondence, with Schuff's and I've a question:
Zinc? or Manganese?
And one more compound question:
The height and width of the individual "7.62 NATO" number/letter stamps and the total length of that stamp, on the M40 Depot refurbished barrels?
Well, maybe not the very last questions.. but the last ones, for now
Thanks!!
My M40 project in on the bench, I just finished a short correspondence, with Schuff's and I've a question:
Zinc? or Manganese?
And one more compound question:
The height and width of the individual "7.62 NATO" number/letter stamps and the total length of that stamp, on the M40 Depot refurbished barrels?
Well, maybe not the very last questions.. but the last ones, for now
Thanks!!
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That's just great- Another M40 Conundrum!! 0.850" - .0815" and 0.823" Thank goodness my gunsmith has an original, so I won't be torturing myself with this detail.
CORRECTION 07/30/2014: SEE POST #1070_ M722 BOLT SHROUD IS 0.823 INCHES
CORRECTION 07/30/2014: SEE POST #1070_ M722 BOLT SHROUD IS 0.823 INCHES
Here you go! Actual pics of my 1966 6-digit Rem 700. Correct for a M40 build. Its 0.823", 21.02mm.
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Hmmmm...... Interesting. Any idea of the length of a 40X bolt shroud (or "plug" as Remington calls them)?
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the M40 is a 40x. .823"
Remington still produces what they call "40x" through the custom shop. But I think you are referring to 40x as it applies to the Model 700 Varmint during that time. Mesca provided a good measurement. According to Remington the SSA is also a 40x custom shop rifle. I'm often interested in how well Remington, Iron Brigade, and the SSA adhered to the original rifles.
Looserounds blog has a nice write up...
http://looserounds.com/2012/07/11/the-usmc-m40-sniper/
Remington still produces what they call "40x" through the custom shop. But I think you are referring to 40x as it applies to the Model 700 Varmint during that time. Mesca provided a good measurement. According to Remington the SSA is also a 40x custom shop rifle. I'm often interested in how well Remington, Iron Brigade, and the SSA adhered to the original rifles.
Looserounds blog has a nice write up...
http://looserounds.com/2012/07/11/the-usmc-m40-sniper/
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Please excuse me, but is there an answer to this question that someone can provide or, possibly a link, that someone knows about and can provide, that I can read for myself?
And, whatever happened to the SLINGS ??
Please excuse me, but is there an answer to this question that someone can provide or, possibly a link, that someone knows about and can provide, that I can read for myself?
And, whatever happened to the SLINGS ??
Stripped 6-digit action in correct serial number range: Inbound
Bolt: Got it
Short bolt shroud: Have two
Correct trigger: Inbound
Trigger guard and bottom metal: inbound
Remington 722 mount: Inbound
Correct rings: Got them
Correct sling swivels: Got them
Correct stock: More or less. On hand from Numrich, needs some work.
Correct buttplate: Have two
Correct buttplate screws: Have two sets
Barrel: On order from Shilen
Correct Scope: Yeah....right.
THE HUNT CONTINUES!!!!
Bolt: Got it
Short bolt shroud: Have two
Correct trigger: Inbound
Trigger guard and bottom metal: inbound
Remington 722 mount: Inbound
Correct rings: Got them
Correct sling swivels: Got them
Correct stock: More or less. On hand from Numrich, needs some work.
Correct buttplate: Have two
Correct buttplate screws: Have two sets
Barrel: On order from Shilen
Correct Scope: Yeah....right.
THE HUNT CONTINUES!!!!
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What, NO SLING ?? Then, a full discussion on the 'correct' web sling for the M40, should definitely benefit you... and me. There are others... lurkers... lurkers who want to know also.
Stripped 6-digit action in correct serial number range: Inbound
Bolt: Got it
Short bolt shroud: Have two
Correct trigger: Inbound
Trigger guard and bottom metal: inbound
Remington 722 mount: Inbound
Correct rings: Got them
Correct sling swivels: Got them
Correct stock: More or less. On hand from Numrich, needs some work.
Correct buttplate: Have two
Correct buttplate screws: Have two sets
Barrel: On order from Shilen
Correct Scope: Yeah....right.
THE HUNT CONTINUES!!!!
Well....that's complicated. I have a couple of web slings that might/should/could fit the bill. But what is correct? I can always fall back on my old standby and personal favorite sling...the 1907. Hard to go wrong with a good quality 1907 National Match sling.
There's no debate over the National Match. The leather National Match sling has never gone out of style. The questions arise out of the different apparent lengths of the "Garand" COTTON web sling, which is illustrated in the photo content, in Post #1067. This isn't a new topic. "MescaBug' actually brought-up the topic of 'M40 Slings," way back in Post #682/Page 14 and it's just resurfacing.
I don't know how and/or why there are such obvious length variations in the "Garand" COTTON web slings, some of which are just barely long enough to pass through the swivels, with little adjustment left for shooting or field carry, but I do know that you can spend a fair dollar getting a properly identified DRT "Garand" cotton web sling and find it ill-fitting and barely serviceable (IMO).
We've thoroughly investigated and delved into nearly every element of the M40, with the exception of the slings that were issued with it. Were there different lengths specified and yet all identified as "Garand" slings? As I posted earlier, I do know that a longer cotton web sling was specified and made for the BAR, for use in a 2-Point carry position, but that may not even be relevant to our conversation. It just illustrates, that longer length "Garand" style COTTON web slings were made.
So, that's the long and short of it... literally.
I don't know how and/or why there are such obvious length variations in the "Garand" COTTON web slings, some of which are just barely long enough to pass through the swivels, with little adjustment left for shooting or field carry, but I do know that you can spend a fair dollar getting a properly identified DRT "Garand" cotton web sling and find it ill-fitting and barely serviceable (IMO).
We've thoroughly investigated and delved into nearly every element of the M40, with the exception of the slings that were issued with it. Were there different lengths specified and yet all identified as "Garand" slings? As I posted earlier, I do know that a longer cotton web sling was specified and made for the BAR, for use in a 2-Point carry position, but that may not even be relevant to our conversation. It just illustrates, that longer length "Garand" style COTTON web slings were made.
So, that's the long and short of it... literally.
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Gentlemen;
If any of you are looking for the correct, short bolt shroud/plug, Numrich has them listed under the Remington 40X parts. The one I got was dirty, but in very good used condition. It is currently on its second iteration of rusting for a polished, rust-blued finish.
Mossyrock
If any of you are looking for the correct, short bolt shroud/plug, Numrich has them listed under the Remington 40X parts. The one I got was dirty, but in very good used condition. It is currently on its second iteration of rusting for a polished, rust-blued finish.
Mossyrock
Spent some time working on the 700 Police stock from Numrichs yesterday. Stripped the finish with Citri-Strip and did some rounding of the tip of the forend. I can see I will need to remove quite a bit of material from the forend to match the shape and contour of the M-40 stock. I have an early ADL stock on hand to use to match the profile. All in all, I have to say that I am impressed with this stock so far. If you are looking for the easiest way to get an M-40 stock, this might very well be it. As an added bonus, the buttplate that comes on it is already curved to match the early aluminum model 700 buttplate. The trick will be to find a buttplate large enough to fit the existing profile, or at least be close enough to keep wood removal from the butt end of the stock to a minimum.
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Parts Lot To 1-1/4" M40 Front Swivel...
From miscellaneous parts lot find to M40 front swivel with machined post:
Found In Parts Lot
Select 1-1/4 Inch Swivel from Unused 513T Swivel or Substitute
** Use Piece of 1" X 4" with Hole Drilled to Accept Wood Threads **
Drift Pin Out Flat - Screw Swivel Into Pine Board - Rotate (Lever) Swivel (Don't Lift) To Side With Screwdriver - Remove Swivel
Machine Threaded Swivel With Socket and Pin View
** Thread Machine Threaded Post Into Wood 1" X 4" **
*** Hold Swivel Vertical and Lever Swivel End "UP" Into Socket In Post ***
**** Center Swivel - Push Pin In Partially By Hand - Un thread From Wood Block and Drive Into Place ****
Finished
From miscellaneous parts lot find to M40 front swivel with machined post:
Found In Parts Lot
Select 1-1/4 Inch Swivel from Unused 513T Swivel or Substitute
** Use Piece of 1" X 4" with Hole Drilled to Accept Wood Threads **
Drift Pin Out Flat - Screw Swivel Into Pine Board - Rotate (Lever) Swivel (Don't Lift) To Side With Screwdriver - Remove Swivel
Machine Threaded Swivel With Socket and Pin View
** Thread Machine Threaded Post Into Wood 1" X 4" **
*** Hold Swivel Vertical and Lever Swivel End "UP" Into Socket In Post ***
**** Center Swivel - Push Pin In Partially By Hand - Un thread From Wood Block and Drive Into Place ****
Finished
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Last Parts Group To Master Gunsmith...
What NO SLING ??
I've got a new 1952 MRT web sling, but I'm sitting on it pending further discussion...
What NO SLING ??
I've got a new 1952 MRT web sling, but I'm sitting on it pending further discussion...
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Garand cotton web slings for the M40... ??
For sake of discussion, my 1952 Garand MRT marked sling, measured with a cloth tape, from the end of the metal tip to the wrap over the steel ring is 44 inches in total length.
Seems on the short side... perhaps the slings with some nylon, in them, are a better fit and the proper sling for the M40.
What's the length of the web sling for the M14 and what is it made of??
Come to think of it, what is the distance, in inches, between the sling swivels on the M40? I'm thinking that double that measurement and we'll have the proper length (using photos as a reference.)
For sake of discussion, my 1952 Garand MRT marked sling, measured with a cloth tape, from the end of the metal tip to the wrap over the steel ring is 44 inches in total length.
Seems on the short side... perhaps the slings with some nylon, in them, are a better fit and the proper sling for the M40.
What's the length of the web sling for the M14 and what is it made of??
Come to think of it, what is the distance, in inches, between the sling swivels on the M40? I'm thinking that double that measurement and we'll have the proper length (using photos as a reference.)
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Just felt like sharing, some of you guys may have already seen my m40 build.
Started of with a Rem700 SPS Varmint in 308. I purchased a Redfield 3-9x commemorative version, an m40 stock from gunville.com and some temporary leupold rings and base (closely resemble the badger ordnance redfield reps) I also took the rifle to my local smith for some stock work and bedding. I also threw a timney trigger tuned at 2lb. I may cut the barrel down but as for now it sits at 26''....I also plan on ordering a metal trigger guard. Here are some pics
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Need to work on a load for her to bring that group in but as of right now its not bad for factory 168gr match ammo
Started of with a Rem700 SPS Varmint in 308. I purchased a Redfield 3-9x commemorative version, an m40 stock from gunville.com and some temporary leupold rings and base (closely resemble the badger ordnance redfield reps) I also took the rifle to my local smith for some stock work and bedding. I also threw a timney trigger tuned at 2lb. I may cut the barrel down but as for now it sits at 26''....I also plan on ordering a metal trigger guard. Here are some pics
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Need to work on a load for her to bring that group in but as of right now its not bad for factory 168gr match ammo
Culpeper,
You've got a Remington Sniper Scout Association/SSA M40 Commemorative Rifle.
When you've got a chance, would you kindly share, with us, what the measurement is between the sling swivels, on your rifle??
Thanks...
The M14 forum? - I'll check it out, see what I can find on this topic and report back.
You've got a Remington Sniper Scout Association/SSA M40 Commemorative Rifle.
When you've got a chance, would you kindly share, with us, what the measurement is between the sling swivels, on your rifle??
Thanks...
The M14 forum? - I'll check it out, see what I can find on this topic and report back.
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The distance between sling swivels on the rifle is 26.0 inches.
The nylon GI web sling that came with it is 51.0 inches long. It is of the M1/M14/M1A design.
Received an e-mail from Shilen today. My barrel is inbound. That is pretty much the last piece to the puzzle. Once it arrives, I will send the barrel, action, and stripped bolt to Longrifles, Inc to let them do their part, then I will get the barreled action Parkerized and put it together. Other than having Tokiwartooth refinish and clean up my scope, I should be getting close.
Okay everybody, I know this has been addressed somewhere in this monstrosity of a thread but I'm ready to get my receiver stamped with the U.S.. Can anyone point out the page or pages where this discussion starts please? I'm interested in the font size and any tips to stamping the receiver such as if it can be done "at home" or does it have to be stamped in with machines? I know all the basics of stamping, just not a receiver. Aren't 700 receivers a Rockwell C around low to mid 40's hardness? If this hasn't been discussed anywhere could we open the discussion?
Thanks to all.
Thanks to all.
Essentially starts on Pg. 18__Post No.'s 895 and 896. Questions, yes. Details, no. These are really some of the very last details, on the M40, to be defined.
You can approximate the lettering size from those pictures. Compared it to the serial number. The markings on the SSA Commemorative looks different from the original.
Markings are either punch or roll-stamp. Either way, done my machines. I strongly suggest laser engraving. They can create a precise vector file from a picture, so no guessing about the font and size. You wouldnt believe what laser can do these days. No heat, cool to the touch right after.
If you try to punch-mark the stamp, it will show. No matter how good you are. Take a look at milsurp rifles that are punch stamp by hand. Easy to tell.
The font is probably Sans Serif. Generic font without 'serifs' or projection at the end of the strokes. Common font, all computer system are capable of reading it.
Markings are either punch or roll-stamp. Either way, done my machines. I strongly suggest laser engraving. They can create a precise vector file from a picture, so no guessing about the font and size. You wouldnt believe what laser can do these days. No heat, cool to the touch right after.
If you try to punch-mark the stamp, it will show. No matter how good you are. Take a look at milsurp rifles that are punch stamp by hand. Easy to tell.
The font is probably Sans Serif. Generic font without 'serifs' or projection at the end of the strokes. Common font, all computer system are capable of reading it.
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Wow....not only was that post only 3 months ago, but it was mine. Man is sucks getting old!!! Okay, I'll try and find a machine shop sensitive to rifles. Problem is (here in Kentucky) all the gunsmiths I've contacted are either scared to try or try and B.S. me by saying it's illegal to stamp U.S. on something. Guess next time they say that, I'll tell them my name is "Ulysses Smith".
Thanks to all and look forward to showing my clone to everyone once it's finished.
Gentlemen;
I am sure most of you have read MescaBug's thread on his original M40 stock. Well, Marty at Badger weighed in with some VERY detailed information that will be of interest to those of you who are obsessed with the gnat's backside of details (Paging Bolt_Trash...paging Dr. Bolt_Trash. Please pick up the nearest white courtesy telephone...)
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...242934-genuine-remington-m40-stock-found.html
Mossyrock
I am sure most of you have read MescaBug's thread on his original M40 stock. Well, Marty at Badger weighed in with some VERY detailed information that will be of interest to those of you who are obsessed with the gnat's backside of details (Paging Bolt_Trash...paging Dr. Bolt_Trash. Please pick up the nearest white courtesy telephone...)
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...242934-genuine-remington-m40-stock-found.html
Mossyrock
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Thanks for the heads-up Mossyrock! I've just updated the settings on my thread subscriptions. It's all great information and the close-up photos, accompanied by detailed explanations, shared by those owner/SH members with original, as-issued and complete M40's is very encouraging to see. Frankly, I'd like to see SH members with this depth of knowledge and resources, do more of it.
My questions, of late, as well as those of other members on the "M40 Build Guide," yourself included, have been about receiver and barrel stamping specifics. To date, those few questions remain, conspicuously, ignored and unanswered.
Based on what I've seen, SH members are very appreciative of any specific and in-depth details on the M40 and especially when it originates from an original M40.
My questions, of late, as well as those of other members on the "M40 Build Guide," yourself included, have been about receiver and barrel stamping specifics. To date, those few questions remain, conspicuously, ignored and unanswered.
Based on what I've seen, SH members are very appreciative of any specific and in-depth details on the M40 and especially when it originates from an original M40.
I did a SH search and could not find a thread, so here is my question.
Has someone done an inventory of known serial numbers of original M40's?
Has someone done an inventory of known serial numbers of original M40's?
Chandlers published a list of some of the serial numbers of actual USMC M40 rifles in volume 1 of their series Death from Afar but its far from complete since there was almost 1000 rifles actually purchased from Remington.
I was putting my stripped, 6-digit action back together last night, getting it ready to be rebarreled. While trying to install the trigger, it, of course, slips.... *ping* *ting...ting*..... I KNEW there was a reason I had Timneys in all of my other 700s. The dual sear trigger may be correct for an M40, but it is a pain in the BUTT to install!
The dual sear trigger may be correct for an M40, but it is a pain in the BUTT to install!Mossyrock, You don't have to torture yourself. The early tombstone safety came in single and twin sear versions, both issued in the same production year (1968.) See Post #429/Pg.09. Three things: 1.) nobody can actually see the guts of your trigger group, 2.) it's a clone... and 3.) the only *ting-*ting sound you should hear is the cubes being dropped in a glass before adding your favorite whiskey, bourbon or scotch.
Personally, I'm using a single sear on mine and I like my single malts neat.
Good luck!!
Personally, I'm using a single sear on mine and I like my single malts neat.
Good luck!!
I was putting my stripped, 6-digit action back together last night, getting it ready to be rebarreled. While trying to install the trigger, it, of course, slips.... *ping* *ting...ting*..... I KNEW there was a reason I had Timneys in all of my other 700s.
Well, I guess I am a bit of a masochist. I have been married twice, and have either been in, or worked for, the Army for 30+ years. Based on that, I must enjoy punishing myself. Besides, the only correct trigger I have is a two-sear unit. C'est la vie.
As for the Single Malt, I agree with you...especially if it is a Speyside. But, in keeping with the '60 theme of the M40, I am enjoying a James Bondian "Vesper".....shaken, not stirred.
As for the Single Malt, I agree with you...especially if it is a Speyside. But, in keeping with the '60 theme of the M40, I am enjoying a James Bondian "Vesper".....shaken, not stirred.
Well, here they are the final sticks of my collection. Other than a couple of scopes for my M70 and my early A3 I am finished....I have been gifted with such great friends over the years that have helped me acquire parts and build rifles for me.
Here are my most recent completed additions fresh back from PWS. The pics dont do them justice....
Here are my most recent completed additions fresh back from PWS. The pics dont do them justice....
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Thank you Culpeper.....Have been vary fortunate to find all of these parts. All parts are take off besides the receivers.
Amazing pics. Thanks for the details. This brings up another interesting question..... When did Remington incorporate the take-down slot (where you put the dime) in the cocking piece to assist in field stripping the bolt?
