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Recent content by Joel989

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    Viet Nam era scopes ...

    Re: Viet Nam era scopes ... Where's Waldo?
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    price check on isle m40

    Re: price check on isle m40 Just thinking: You must “Check it out!” I thought the same thing several weeks ago and Dammed if it wasn’t “The Real McCoy!” Never assume! Gutowsky
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    price check on isle m40

    Re: price check on isle m40 I’ll add my 2 cents: Most probably a 700, PSS, (available in .308/223 caliber), 24 inch “Varmint Contour” barrel length with Remington “Safety warning” on side of the barrel. Flat crown, Single sear, round type safety. Parkerized finish, (some dark gray, some a...
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    M40 Build Guide

    Re: M40 Build Guide Gentlemen: I thought that these photos of the original M40 Remington should be added as a reference for anyone attempting a “Clone” build. I may have the opportunity to see this rifle next week. If anyone wants additional pictures taken, let me know and I’ll see what I...
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    real m40

    Re: real m40 I thought that a photo of the left side barrel markings by Remington should be added. Note: The 7.62 NATO and date codes above. (1971 manufacture date).
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    M40 Build Guide

    Re: M40 Build Guide Original USMC M40 at the range! Posted by my Son "Terryg"
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    real m40

    Re: real m40 Thanks Son. I couldn't work out how to post them pictures. Can you post the way for people to see all the pict's? Anyone building a M40 Clone would be interested.
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    M40 Build Guide

    Re: M40 Build Guide Scottx88, You hit the nail on the head with that!
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    M40 Build Guide

    Re: M40 Build Guide Rare, yes! Why, apparently because of guys LIKE YOU! LOL. You got the market cornered. Sort of like the Hunt Bros with silver. Am I jealous? Yep! Really a Nice Collection. Now get that M40A1 return lying there finished.
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    M40 Build Guide

    Re: M40 Build Guide Sorry, Lower rear bridge. (higher, Lower: Heck, send it to me and I'll Figure it out, Ha)
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    M40 Build Guide

    Re: M40 Build Guide Perfect for a six digit (early) receiver. Your repo as well as all receivers after the “A” prefix have a higher rear bridge. I.e., the cant. Great time to do a spec. build.
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    Rifle Scopes Camera Lens Filter as Scope Cap

    Re: Camera Lens Filter as Scope Cap The idea for the polarizing filter is great.
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    Ballistic Loophole Clearance

    Re: Ballistic Loophole Clearance I read the post above and had to laugh: My old friend Russ got into shooting several years ago. One day he stopped by the farm after being at the range. He looked distraught and down. Me: What’s up Russ, You look like you lost your best friend? Russ...
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    What to do with this Walnut Stock Blank

    Re: What to do with this Walnut Stock Blank There are rifle stocks, and then “There Are Rifle Stocks” Beautiful!!! Thanks.
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    When a barrel burns out....?

    Re: When a barrel burns out....? Speed Kills!