Have a stainless r700, its an old xcr lrt in 223. Is the serial# close enough to the real xm3’s for a clone build?
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XM3 receiver question
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Please don't use this receiver, it's not correct, you'll have to find a different donor rifle
This should have what you need:
Post in thread 'USMC XM-3 clone'
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/usmc-xm-3-clone.7155989/post-11173299
But that “Remington 700 Tactical”
Yuck
Post in thread 'USMC XM-3 clone'
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/usmc-xm-3-clone.7155989/post-11173299
But that “Remington 700 Tactical”
Yuck
It's a clone, it all depends on how "original" you want it to be. Are you a purist, or do you want a rifle "just like it"?
The R700 hasn't changed much in 62 years, is there going to be a big difference operationally if you sourced an action made in 2005 versus one made in 2015 blued steel or otherwise?
The answer is no. The purists will tell you it isn't a "real" XM3, but guess what, it isn't a real XM3, they made what, 52 of them? It's a fucking clone.
You could source a proper remington bolt for that action, there are plenty available.
The R700 hasn't changed much in 62 years, is there going to be a big difference operationally if you sourced an action made in 2005 versus one made in 2015 blued steel or otherwise?
The answer is no. The purists will tell you it isn't a "real" XM3, but guess what, it isn't a real XM3, they made what, 52 of them? It's a fucking clone.
You could source a proper remington bolt for that action, there are plenty available.
Yeah, I don't understand how autistic the cloning community is around serial numbers.
No matter what, the serial number won't be correct unless it's a real XM3. If every letter and number don't match, then it's not correct.
It’s all degrees. Quite honestly, the joy of cloning for me is the hunt for obscure or hard to find parts. If narrowing down a serial number fits my need to then browse Gunbroker for hours to find it, I did it because I enjoyed the search.
To each their own.
To the OP’s question on serial number, both answers weren’t around serial number. It’s more that the XCR had a very specific branding, and has “Remington 700 Tactical” engraved on it. It’s like a step backwards, a standard 700 action without an S serial would be closer.
To each their own.
To the OP’s question on serial number, both answers weren’t around serial number. It’s more that the XCR had a very specific branding, and has “Remington 700 Tactical” engraved on it. It’s like a step backwards, a standard 700 action without an S serial would be closer.
@TurdFerguson
The stuff is out there. Most sellers aren’t dialed in to this niche clone build. Some rifles are priced to the used market. Too many are simply overpriced. If you can stand to wait, the donor is a minimal part of your total build cost. My approach is to wait for that right receiver, then I won’t regret the investment in gunsmithing, when a better serial number comes along. I found this just now for example:
Not correct but getting closer. It’s a 22-250, fluted, threaded barrel in a synthetic stock. $999.00. You wouldn’t need to find a bolt, and there’s parts to sell off.
The next correct one I see, I’ll PM you. I’ve said it in another thread, I’m always searching for 6 digit donors for my builds.
Greg
The stuff is out there. Most sellers aren’t dialed in to this niche clone build. Some rifles are priced to the used market. Too many are simply overpriced. If you can stand to wait, the donor is a minimal part of your total build cost. My approach is to wait for that right receiver, then I won’t regret the investment in gunsmithing, when a better serial number comes along. I found this just now for example:
Not correct but getting closer. It’s a 22-250, fluted, threaded barrel in a synthetic stock. $999.00. You wouldn’t need to find a bolt, and there’s parts to sell off.
The next correct one I see, I’ll PM you. I’ve said it in another thread, I’m always searching for 6 digit donors for my builds.
Greg
And has a Birmingham proof house BNP stamp to the left of the serial number. British proof marks aren't clone correct for a USMC XM3 build, lol.
I have multiple actions (S639xxx and S677), stocks, EFRs, scope bases, ect. if you are looking for parts.
