It's refreshing to see such a unique left-handed M40A1 style build, thank you for posting it! Even though it's obviously not clone correct, it's still a very unique and respectful build that captures the spirit of the M40A1 while making it useful for lefties. I like this a lot, it's good to change things up at times and just have fun with a build.
Thank you! I tried to have it as clone correct as possible with the exception of being left handed. It was definitely a fun project! Although the scope and mount were a pain. The scope mount is from TBA. Seems to be holding up just fine.
What are these from? Maybe m40a3?? I have several sets of low serial numbered usmc issued rings with simrad caps that came with unertl cmp auction scopes. The rings and simrads were pulled off and the scopes were the used on m40a1 builds. The simads and rings were all painted up and I don't want to go scraping looking for numbers. Thanks
Cleaned up the A6’s and pulled out the other m40 inspired 22’s for a family JAFR photo
Dang... that 40X M40A1 .22lr is dead sexy!!!Clean up the A6’s and pulled out the other m40 inspired 22’s for a family JAFR photo
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When your 22 game goes harder than 98% of the guys on this thread lol. If you know you know..Clean up the A6’s and pulled out the other m40 inspired 22’s for a family JAFR photo
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That is a B621 model simrad cap. Made to use on M24s with the leupold mk4 steel rings.
Question: I’m doing a MARSOC A3 build with DD Ross metal. Should I roll with E or G prefix?
The Marines started getting E prefix receivers around 1999/2000, and they received a large order of E receivers in 2001. The Marines got a ton of G prefix receivers in 2005, which is right around the time MARSOC was using their customized A3's (I can't remember the exact year off the top of my head). So, you really can't go wrong with either prefix, but the E prefix could be more prevalent in the actual rifles. Remember, E676xxxx is easily the best known A3 serial number range, and is immediately recognizable to any M40 collector/clone builder. When in doubt, always go with an E676xxxx receiver for an A3!
Sir, I read your post stating that you might have some MRT Slings. If you have
Beautiful rifle and it's an amazing piece of USMC GWOT history! I'd recommend posting a few photos of the rifle and maybe even a range report (with photos of targets too) in one of the XM3 threads that we have open on this forum. Some people specifically subscribe to threads they enjoy, and they'll get a new post notification for that thread if you post your XM3 in an XM3 thread. You're rifle is too nice to get buried in an M40xx thread, and it will keep this thread on track with the M40xx theme. A lot of people will be able to see your photos and information if you post it in an XM3 specific thread, so that's just my suggestion.
Thanks for the compliment! I will repost it in the xm3 thread. Unfortunately I wasn't able to shoot a grouping out of it, but my buddy confirmed it still shoots true and accurate.
Yes, there are a few examples of the early large butthook McMillan A4 stocks in private collections that were sold to civilians in the very beginning of the production run. However, even those early civilian A4 stocks are very rare. One of the members of this forum has one on one of his M40A3 clones.
Thank you! Trust me I’m low man on the totem pole when it comes to some on here but I do love the M40 rifles. Definitely my favorite service weapon of all time
Thank you! I’ll be taking the plunge on the A1 soon. Wanting to wrap up this A5 if I can find a take off stock for it first. I have a few parts collected to chip away at an a1 build also. Hunting a scope for that one also at the moment
That's spectacular! For those that might not know, everything about the M40 is an original US military sniper rifle. Those are some of the rarest vintage sniper rifles in the world, it an outrageously impressive collection! If you and @Topgun117 combine your rifles, you'd have the ultimate USMC sniper rifle collection!While not the M40A1-A6, here are the US bolt Action Snipers for the previous Century that lead to them.
If i recall correctly the m8541 was fielded in nov 05'. The pgw rail was a modification that was published in 05'. I the m5 badger was a mod for the a3 that came out in 07. But the rail came before the bottom metal Dd ross bottom metal would be correct.
As everyone else has said, go with the DD Ross bottom metal. I have a handful of you need one, just shoot me a message. I also have a few takeoff scope bases available.
