I'm currently collecting parts for an M40A5 rifle and will likely be using GA Precision for the actual build. I'm looking to validate my assumptions when selecting the donor action.
1) E or G prefix actions are preferred but none of the "correct" serial number ranges are actually available since they were not released to civilians. In that case, any older action with a E or G prefix will work.
2) I found several used, but like new Remington 700 rifles on gunbroker. There are a couple of rifles that I am looking at that have a serial number of 'E665xxxx'. They come with the old Remington J-Lock firing pin assembly. I assume I can replace these with a current production firing pin assembly like this one: https://www.brownells.com/rifle-par...ssembly-blue-sa-sku767000916-78765-51713.aspx . Would this be "parts correct" barring the finish? I assume GAP will be refinishing the entire rifle anyways.
Finally, if there's a better way to go about finding an appropriate donor action that hasn't been butchered with I'm all ears.
Thanks.
1) E or G prefix actions are preferred but none of the "correct" serial number ranges are actually available since they were not released to civilians. In that case, any older action with a E or G prefix will work.
2) I found several used, but like new Remington 700 rifles on gunbroker. There are a couple of rifles that I am looking at that have a serial number of 'E665xxxx'. They come with the old Remington J-Lock firing pin assembly. I assume I can replace these with a current production firing pin assembly like this one: https://www.brownells.com/rifle-par...ssembly-blue-sa-sku767000916-78765-51713.aspx . Would this be "parts correct" barring the finish? I assume GAP will be refinishing the entire rifle anyways.
Finally, if there's a better way to go about finding an appropriate donor action that hasn't been butchered with I'm all ears.
Thanks.
. Couple of mods and you have yourself an A5
