I'm looking at starting a quasi-clone for a M40a3, I say quasi-clone because I am willing to make a few compromises such as using an optic I already have and a Timney two stage trigger. My main goal is I want a rifle that looks and shoots like an A3.
I was looking at this barreled action (https://pacifictoolandgauge.com/sale-items/22341-remington-700-usmc-m40-barreled-action-sa.html) from Pacific Tool and Gauge, but was told that it was a 1:10 twist barrel while the m40s are generally 1:12.
PTG also has just the action (https://pacifictoolandgauge.com/sale-items/22337-remington-40x-action-us-darpa-cut-with-raillug.html) so I was thinking I could find a m40 contour barrel, but I would prefer a prefit since the only gunsmith near me is quite pricey.
Any advice or info that the hive mind could give on either of the two actions or how to best turn one into a reasonable facsimile of a M40?
Thanks in advance
I was looking at this barreled action (https://pacifictoolandgauge.com/sale-items/22341-remington-700-usmc-m40-barreled-action-sa.html) from Pacific Tool and Gauge, but was told that it was a 1:10 twist barrel while the m40s are generally 1:12.
PTG also has just the action (https://pacifictoolandgauge.com/sale-items/22337-remington-40x-action-us-darpa-cut-with-raillug.html) so I was thinking I could find a m40 contour barrel, but I would prefer a prefit since the only gunsmith near me is quite pricey.
Any advice or info that the hive mind could give on either of the two actions or how to best turn one into a reasonable facsimile of a M40?
Thanks in advance