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M40a1 build guide
Re: M40a1 build guide <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kft101</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: USMC Grunt</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I also have 2 pairs of Redfield...- grunt0311
- Post #750
- Forum: Vintage Sniper Rifles
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Gunsmithing adding that slick side bolt release to a savage
Re: adding that slick side bolt release to a savage I have one on my M40a3. I like it better than trying to do it under the trigger guard especially since I have big fingers too. I had a buddy do it for me and it wasnt a big problem to do it. I love it and if I wasnt such a die-hard on the...- grunt0311
- Post #5
- Forum: The Armory
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Army M24 Build Thread
Re: Army M24 Build Thread Does anyone know what the serial number range would be to be an authentic M24 like we do for the M40s? I have seen some G serial numbers. Does anyone know what the first ones when when they first came out?- grunt0311
- Post #371
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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M40a1 build guide
Re: M40a1 build guide When I measured the 2 the rings were screwed together. Looking at the rings I measured top and bottom and then right were the 2 ring halves meet. I also have 2 pairs of Redfield rings, 1 is the top screw and the other bottom screw. I measured the same way as I did...- grunt0311
- Post #748
- Forum: Vintage Sniper Rifles
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M40a1 build guide
Re: M40a1 build guide KFT101 I have both the USO repo mount and an original Unertl mount that I found at work with Simrad mount. I measured in 2 different spots on the rings. One is where the ring halves touch and the other would be top and bottom. The USO repo was smaller than the Unertl...- grunt0311
- Post #746
- Forum: Vintage Sniper Rifles
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McMillan M40a1's w/ MST-100
Re: McMillan M40a1's w/ MST-100 Just wanted to know if anyone that ordered one received their rifle yet? Wanted to know how they turned out. Can someone post pics when they get theirs? Thanks- grunt0311
- Post #47
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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M40 Build Guide
Re: M40 Build Guide I got it to work. I put in another stock and it works and took that barreled action and put it in the M40 stock and it didnt work either. Problem was that it was the front part of the release that was still hitting the stock. I thought it was the back part but it wasnt...- grunt0311
- Post #280
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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M40 Build Guide
Re: M40 Build Guide Im so irratated with this bolt release. I have tried everything that I can think of to make it work. When its in the stock it doesnt work at all. I milled some more of the inside where the bolt release is at and it still doesnt work. Does anyone have any ideas how I...- grunt0311
- Post #278
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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M40 Build Guide
Re: M40 Build Guide <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pvt.Joker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Did you get the two sides swapped? If I remember mine, they are not the same on each side. My trigger is out of the weapon right now waiting on getting the...- grunt0311
- Post #277
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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M40 Build Guide
Re: M40 Build Guide I have an M40 that I am putting a 2 piece sear in. I have put it on the barreled action and put the bolt in. After I fire it and cycle the bolt, the cocking piece drops as if I were firing it again and all Im doing is closing the bolt. Now after I fire it and put it on...- grunt0311
- Post #274
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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M40a1 build guide
Re: M40a1 build guide <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: FLHX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can anyone clarify as to the length of pull measurement of the return stocks from McMillan. Was there a difference between the smear and woodland...- grunt0311
- Post #741
- Forum: Vintage Sniper Rifles
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Army M24 Build Thread
Re: Army M24 Build Thread <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sinister</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Army swapped to RPA rear bases and irons when Redfield (before being revived under the Leupold brand name) went out of business. Champion's...- grunt0311
- Post #365
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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M40 Build Guide
Re: M40 Build Guide Joker, what are you going to use to bed your rifle. I wanted to do mine in marine tex in white and then dye it to match the stock. I did it last night and it didnt turn out right. It was more light brown then the dark brown. So my question is, is there a bedding...- grunt0311
- Post #268
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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M24 Build Range Report
Re: M24 Build Range Report <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CalvinC4S</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scottx88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ya need to keep hunting for one...- grunt0311
- Post #15
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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M40 Build Guide
Re: M40 Build Guide I know that the Marine armorers bedded the M40s when they got them. Did they also bed the BM as well or did they just do the barreled action? I looked through Senichs book and couldnt find anything.- grunt0311
- Post #258
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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Photos All in a days work...
Re: All in a days work... Thats awesome. I cant wait to build mine and shoot it. This is inspiration to get mine done. Thanks for the pics. Do you have anymore pics that you can show?- grunt0311
- Post #12
- Forum: The Bear Pit
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M24 Build Range Report
Re: M24 Build Range Report <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scottx88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ya need to keep hunting for one of these. </div></div> Yea arent we all looking for one if we have an M24, M40a3 or, M40a5. Im looking for one too.- grunt0311
- Post #6
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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Army M24 Build Thread
Re: Army M24 Build Thread <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EODsix</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: USMC Grunt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can anyone tell me what paint...- grunt0311
- Post #358
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
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Army M24 Build Thread
Re: Army M24 Build Thread Can anyone tell me what paint they used to paint the M24s that are shipped to the army? Is it black oxide, duracoat, ect.- grunt0311
- Post #346
- Forum: Bolt Action Rifles
