I would just like to give a big thank you to Leo Conring for building me this fine rifle, along with Garry Schneider for giving me his contact information. I originally planned on doing a full spec "M40A1" but changed my mind when I found the price and availability of the US Optics MST-100 was less than desirable. Just a little background on Leo, he is a retired Marine Corps sniper, was a 2112 armorer who worked at Quantico and trained with Eric Reid building the M40A1's. The fit and finish of this rifle is unbelievable! Here are the components that "I" chose for my build. ENJOY!
Remington "A" suffix 6 digit action fully trued and clipslotted
Short bolt shroud
M40A1 Trigger with correct safety set at 2 lbs
Schneider stainless M40A1 1:12 twist 24" barrel measured from the recoil lug
DD Ross REM 700/M40A3 recoil lug
DD Ross NSN 1005-01511-8398 USMC M1 TRIGGERGUARD
DD Ross 30 moa lugged base
All metal cerakoted graphite black
McMillan M40A1-HTG stock/forest camo/Sniper fill/ Wichita swivels / brown decelerator pad / machined pillars installed
All of the correct parts stamped with the last 4 digits of the action SN
Basically it's a spec M40A3 in a M40A1 stock, but who cares! I love it, by the way it's .308 Win. This will be my drag around Deer Rifle, and a hell of a rifle at that! Planning on a Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x 50mm soon with Badger std height steel rings.
Enjoy the pics!