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    Need help to identify a scope case

    I agree based on the “Mk 18 Mk 1” stamp: https://captainstevens.com/military/weapons/snipers/canadian-r-e-l-sniper-scopes-cases/
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    M40a1 build guide

    FWIW, here’s the only picture I know of with the Widefield scope being used on an M40A1. (One can see the oblong front objective bell that is flat on the top and bottom surface). I vaguely recall reading that this staged picture was used for a USMC recruitment poster, but that’s just something...
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    M40a1 build guide

    Maybe cplnorton can look in the archives one day for more info. My understanding: they are briefly mentioned in two books as evaluation scopes that Redfield provided to the USMC in the late 1970s when they were updating the M40 to the M40A1 configuration. Your scope is the 5th one that I have...
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    CMP vintage sniper competition rifle M40 gunsmith.

    Tony Ben is in Florida. He has focused on the M14 platform for years, but might be able to assist with your project. He is building his own M40 replica for the CMP events, and has a good reputation with his customers...
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    Army M24 Build Thread

    Recently completed my M24-ish replica, but used my extra RR-prefix short action. Previous owner of the short action HS Precison stock had actually painted it to mimic my M24R take-off stock. So I couldn’t resist. Shoots well, and will allow less barrel wear on my M24R, as I intend to shoot the...
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    Parker Hale M-85 Build

    May I ask what parts you have acquired for your “bitsa” M85 build? If you are using an M85 receiver you are automatically limited to the odd-ball P-H M85 scope mount. Do you have an M85 stock w/ the odd-ball bipod “spigot” mounting rod for the odd-ball P-H/Versa-Pod bipod? What about the...
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    Mk 13 Mod 0 stock

    Frank Greene noted that 3 different chambers were used by the military on the 300 WinMag rifles (each differed from SAMMI spec). Here’s my random question regarding the freebore on Mk 13 chambers. When Crane went from the Mk 248 Mod 0 chamber (190 grain SMK) to the Mk 248 Mod 1 chamber (220...
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    U.S. Army/Navy/USMC M14-based sniper and DMR/SDM rifles circa late-1960s to late 201Xs

    M110A1 SDMR has a 16.3” barrel. https://www.peosoldier.army.mil/Equipment/Equipment-Portfolio/Project-Manager-Soldier-Lethality-Portfolio/M110A1-Squad-Designated-Marksman-Rifle/
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    U.S. Army/Navy/USMC M14-based sniper and DMR/SDM rifles circa late-1960s to late 201Xs

    During the pandemic I purchased 600 of the old Lake City M118 projectiles. My son weighed them for me one weekend. Most weighed b/t 172.8 and 173.8, with two nodes at 173.1 and 173.5. This weight variance is not conducive to long range accuracy….no idea what year these were made but presumably...
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    2025 project: poor man’s M24ish and an M40 replica for CMP matches.

    Replica M24ish basically finished and has now been tested. (Just need to refinish and add the Redfield rear sight base for iron sights). Shoots well enough for me, mostly correct aside from M700 short action (RR prefix) and the scope rings. Barrel is a Kreiger M24 profile SS, 1/11.25 twist, 5R...
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    Parker Hale M85 replica - Mission Impossible?

    I’m not visualizing exactly what you are referring to in that sentence. I will need to research that aspect, but again, I’ll have to defer to my machinest buddy re that procedure for the bolt abutments. This is where I wish there was a local M85 to inspect. Thanks for offering to ask Norman...
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    Parker Hale M85 replica - Mission Impossible?

    Yes, I believe the threads/tenon on the M85 barrel are "about" 0.375” longer than a regular K98 barrel tenon/threads, but I'm hoping to get a little more technical info as a barrel maker may require something more specific…and as a one-off barrel it will be pricey as well… I'm also hunting for...
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    Parker Hale M85 replica - Mission Impossible?

    Thanks for the detailed response. I appreciate the details - and your optimism that this project is doable. I could not find info re M85 receiver metal composition, but apparently 17 years ago it was on a website called ‘mausercentral.com’ which is long gone. I was able to find this one nugget...
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    Parker Hale M85 replica - Mission Impossible?

    Before I begin, here’s what my latest rifle project reminds of….a series of highly improbable events that may be considered…Mission Impossible. My Mission: collect enough M85 parts (and machining expertise) to turn this…. ….Into something reasonably close to this: It would help...
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    U.S. Army/Navy/USMC M14-based sniper and DMR/SDM rifles circa late-1960s to late 201Xs

    Finally got this M39 replica finished with the fake M14 selector lock installed. Now it’s ready for some range testing.
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