M40A1 or M40A3 or M40A5

[Random Guy]

Yep, my return stock had that already, but a pre-64 trigger guard and bottom mag plate is one of the key aspects of the M40A1 build.
On edit: added pic of M40A1 bottom metal.

 

[mcm308]

Indeed. He said he has a stock inbound( assume new HTG) so he will need to source the bottom metal.

 

[ChanceDoane]

I have all actions. 6 digit, E, and G

 

[ChanceDoane]

I have HTG stock in hand also

 

[ChanceDoane]

Im waiting on A4 stock to show up any day

 

[mcm308]

I have HTG stock in hand also

Take a good read through the M40A1 build guide. And you will need a builder who knows the A1

 

[Random Guy]

M40a1 build guide

Well a couple of you have asked for a build guide for our M40a1 take off stocks. I am building an accurate clone, and learning as I go. I am by no means an expert, but I'm trying to find the right information just like many of you. Please post if it directly pertains to a the topic at hand or...

www.snipershide.com

Here’s the link to 35 pages on the M40A1 build thread, lots of reading...

 

[ChanceDoane]

Thanks i will read this

 

[bildoe308]

KEY INGREDIENT for future project

 

[mcm308]

There was an Unertl in the PX. I think with a mount...

 

[ChanceDoane]

I barrel and bed my own rifles. But i will look into having someone do the Work to the action for the base .

 

[Skunk]

The choice is easy.

 

[ChanceDoane]

My A4 stock will be here Tuesday

 

[deltawiskey]

The choice is easy.View attachment 7335230

Skunk, She is Gorgeous!!!
DW

 

[mcm308]

So sexy!

 

[mcm308]

This one does NOT have the USO mod.

Optics - USMC 10x Unertl For Sale*** Sold

Perfect for your M40A1 or A3, all in good working condition. The optic will come w a TMA M40A1 mount and parallax tool. 4350 shipped. If you want the scope w/o the mount it will be 4100 and or 350 for the mount.

www.snipershide.com

 

[pmclaine]

Its not a return stock, haven't been lucky enough to get my hands on one yet... but its my favorite rifle.
40X .22lr built to M40A1 specs:
View attachment 7332434

Love the guy in the back running the mower.......immortalized forever without his knowledge.

Tell him to wear clothes.

 

[ChanceDoane]

Ive always liked the looks and feel of the M40A1s so i will start there first. Thanks for all the replies. I love seeing the pictures. If you have any M40A1s post the pictures on here

 

[deltawiskey]

Ive always liked the looks and feel of the M40A1s so i will start there first. Thanks for all the replies. I love seeing the pictures. If you have any M40A1s post the pictures on here

I have an A3 and an A5, guess what platform is my favorite? : )

If the scope on the top rifle looks a little strange, its a Redfield 3-9 made up to look like a Unertl for my .22lr.
DW

 

[ChanceDoane]

Nice rifles

 

[mcm308]

I have an A3 and an A5, guess what platform is my favorite? : )
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If the scope on the top rifle looks a little strange, its a Redfield 3-9 made up to look like a Unertl for my .22lr.
DW

I really like the pea shooter. I might do something like that for my son.

 

[ChanceDoane]

Super nice 40x 22 LR setup as a USMC M40A1

 

[deltawiskey]

I really like the pea shooter. I might do something like that for my son.

The 40X/M40A1 is my favorite rifle to shoot and small game hunt with... the only down side to it was the cost to build : )
DW

 

[ChanceDoane]

Who built your 22 LR M40A1??

 

[deltawiskey]

Who built your 22 LR M40A1??

Bill Corley in North Carolina did the machining work on the receiver and a retired Marine friend of mine did the rest.
DW

 

[ChanceDoane]

That is one nice piece

 

[mcm308]

Lets see your USMC M40-M40A6!!!

Hi! Rules are simple; please show us your issued and/or clone USMC M40, M401, M40A3, M40A5, or M40A6!!! I'll start. Here's an issued circa 2015 in Eastern Europe. Here's my clone of the above that I finally was able to finish ~4 years later; C&H built, everything is correct except for the...

www.snipershide.com

 

[ChanceDoane]

Thanks MCM308

 

[Random Guy]

Here's a thread of pics of M40A1s in service (with a couple of exceptions): https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/m40a1-pictures.6956432/

 

[mcm308]

Here's a thread of pics of M40A1s in service (with a couple of exceptions): https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/m40a1-pictures.6956432/

I think thats a new one for me! I never get tired of looking at A1 pictures. Thanks

 

[sandwarrior]

I like the straight up M40.

 

[ChanceDoane]

They are nice rifles

 

[kft101]

If anyone wants a full spec M40A1 repro build with a (return?) smear stock, real Unertl USMC 10X, on a low serial number range 6-digit action: https://www.rockislandauction.com/d...-bolt-action-rifle-configured-as-a-usmc-m40a1

Check out the related items too. They also have a Remington SSA M40, an M24, and a Parker Hale M85 up for auction.

Y'all welcome. But say goodbye to your savings account balance.

 

[Scott Smith]

If anyone wants a full spec M40A1 repro build with a (return?) smear stock, real Unertl USMC 10X, on a low serial number range 6-digit action: https://www.rockislandauction.com/d...-bolt-action-rifle-configured-as-a-usmc-m40a1

Check out the related items too. They also have a Remington SSA M40, an M24, and a Parker Hale M85 up for auction.

Y'all welcome. But say goodbye to your savings account balance.

I've always wanted to do an M24 build. I've had a couple customs done, but always ways wanted to do the original. So for me, I'd go original.

 

[sandwarrior]

If anyone wants a full spec M40A1 repro build with a (return?) smear stock, real Unertl USMC 10X, on a low serial number range 6-digit action: https://www.rockislandauction.com/d...-bolt-action-rifle-configured-as-a-usmc-m40a1

Check out the related items too. They also have a Remington SSA M40, an M24, and a Parker Hale M85 up for auction.

Y'all welcome. But say goodbye to your savings account balance.

Thanks for that heads up. My dream rifle is on auction there, the M85! DAMMIT, I wished I saved some pennies!! ...

@sirhrmechanic,
Did you see the Cyrus Alger & Co. 6 pounder? The rest of the 'heavy' hardware has a good history to itself as well!

Added II: Mountain Howitzer:

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/79/293/john-wilmer-reproduction-model-1841-mountain-howitzer

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

The choice is easy.View attachment 7335230

Please sir may i have another!

More pics of this beauty please

 

[USMCSGT0331]

I like the straight up M40.

Agree

 

[mcm308]

If anyone wants a full spec M40A1 repro build with a (return?) smear stock, real Unertl USMC 10X, on a low serial number range 6-digit action: https://www.rockislandauction.com/d...-bolt-action-rifle-configured-as-a-usmc-m40a1

Check out the related items too. They also have a Remington SSA M40, an M24, and a Parker Hale M85 up for auction.

Y'all welcome. But say goodbye to your savings account balance.

Looks like sealed bids so we wont know what it goes for.

 

[RTH1800]

If you check later price will be shown.

 

[RTH1800]

The more I look the more I think that m40a1 is a rifle Mike Lau built for me and I sold here on hide years ago. Only rifle I regret selling.

 

[mcm308]

The more I look the more I think that m40a1 is a rifle Mike Lau built for me and I sold here on hide years ago. Only rifle I regret selling.

The one in the auction? I remember back when I was a younger and fell in love with the M40A1 before forums, social media, etc.. Mike Lau and Texas Brigade was like the only guy to build them...lol I use to just stare at the website and say someday...someday.. There was Iron brigade armory as well but dont think they did the A1 as spec. It was the Chandler rifle and a little different if I recall. And this was back in the 90's... websites were like one or two pages.

 

[RTH1800]

Yes, the one at auction.
I recall the same things you comment on about Mike , IBA and websites.
To me, the smear stocks have a special warmth.
I made a couple of outstanding (for me) running shots with mine. One o a deer a client wounded and one on a coyote. Both over 400 yards. Both going full speed. Loved that rifle. Sold it due to not being suppressor capable. Mistake!

 

[mcm308]

Yes, the one at auction.
I recall the same things you comment on about Mike , IBA and websites.
To me, the smear stocks have a special warmth.
I made a couple of outstanding (for me) running shots with mine. One o a deer a client wounded and one on a coyote. Both over 400 yards. Both going full speed. Loved that rifle. Sold it due to not being suppressor capable. Mistake!

Yea.. the one I had 10 years ago was a smear but painted so I never really seen the pattern. Back then I wanted a forest because I like the look better but had the chance at smear and took it. I also made that mistake but sometimes things come full circle better then they were the first go around..lol I haven't posted pictures but Im very thankful to another hide member.

 

[mcm308]

I did find out recently thanks to a picture skunk posted that my original A1 serial number was in the range for a real deal usmc gun... I think. Its whereabouts are unknown. It has never popped up anywhere.

 

[Pinmaster]

Someone liked a picture of my A1 so much that they used it in a damn airsoft article in europe lol https://www.airsoftguns-europe.com/remington-700-sniper-rifle-m40a1

They cropped it from this picture

 

[ChanceDoane]

Nice rifle

 

[ChanceDoane]

 

[ChanceDoane]

I have these M40A3 parts on hand

 

[Pinmaster]

Going to build an A3? DD Ross bottom metal?

 

[ChanceDoane]

I will build one later on