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    Questions about my m40a1

    This would appear to be what is sometimes called a "Hobby Lobby" build. In the past, in order to "maintain their gunsmithing skills," some USMC MOS 2112s have had discretion/privilege to build 'gratis'/pro bono rifles or pistols, using civilian parts, provided to them by active duty USMC...
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    M 24 Advanced Sniper Accessory kit?

    I agree, very nice piece of M24 kit(!).
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    M 24 Advanced Sniper Accessory kit?

    Because the M24 was used for such a long time, circa 1988/89 until 2010 or so, pieces of the kit changed, and accessories were added in the 200Xs, which were not issued in the earlier days. Anything that was issued with an M24 will have some value, even if it's just a Mil-Dot Master. That M24...
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    Israeli m14 sniper rifle

    Nice shooting in that video, thanks for posting it. I wish I had property like that....maybe in retirement. Digressing, but here's some random info for anyone interested in some of the scopes used on IDF M14 sniper rifles. First I will note that the IDF had limited funding in the post-1948 era...
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    M40a1 build guide

    Thanks for that pic. That rifle/scope combo has a very nice patina(!). Well done.
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    So what did I just buy? Scope mount edition

    I googled "crossbow adjustable scope mount" and saw similar mounts, but not the exact one seen here. As RTH1800 noted, the numbers on the knob are likely for yards. I read that most crossbows are effective out to about 60 yards, but some high-end ones perhaps out to 100 yards.
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    Anyone know the dimension of the front sight base for the M24?

    There were two sights sets for the M24, early ones were Redfield. When they went out of business in late 1980s or early 1990s, the U.S. Army sourced them from OK Weber. The only front sight block I have is the later version from Otto Weber before he passed. Here’s the height of the later M24...
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    U.S. Army/Navy/USMC M14-based sniper and DMR/SDM rifles circa late-1960s to late 201Xs

    I don't think this picture was posted on this thread before, but this is reportedly a Delta Force (correction) SEAL team 6 team in Somalia circa 1993. On the bottom left of both pics is what some call an "M25" sniper rifle. (Probably SOCOM M14 sniper rifle built at Crane). In bottom pic, same...
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    M40 barrel contours as I know it for now.....

    Frank, good luck with your build, and please show us some pics when it's done. I wanted one for years, and by 2019 I had collected the requisite parts.
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    New McMillan HTG M40A1 smear stocks!!!

    It's not just that old Atkinson muzzle crown that had some variation. Here's some pics I took back in 2016 of some of the last of the M40A1s kept at PWS. If you study them closely, you will see that almost all have some very small variations. I won't repeat what an active 2112 said about it, but...
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    New McMillan HTG M40A1 smear stocks!!!

    I have not seen a new one either, but a local guy mentioned that the new barrel he looked at don't have the 'fine machine texture' finish like the originals, and are smooth to the touch. I don't know how to photograph or technically describe the finish on the original Schneider barrels, other...
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    K98 Info Request

    Google “byf 44 K98 value”, and read relevant hits. For example: https://www.gunvaluesboard.com/i-have-a-mauser-k98-byf44-in-99-condition.-looks-like-never-been-taken-apa...-453171.html
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    Van Orden Winchester M-70 's

    All I know is that an M70 won big time at Camp Perry in 1952, and for the next decade Winchester (and Van Orden) sold a bunch of M70s in 30-06 that were used at National matches by military teams and civilians. I don't know enough about the military using 300 H&H for matches, but I have never...
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    Van Orden Winchester M-70 's

    That rifle looks like a possible military match rifle from 1957, but what branch used it - is unknown. It is way too nice to have ever been used as an actual sniper rifle in Vietnam. It still has its Winchester barrel, which is interesting. The scope looks like a legit USMC target rifle scope...
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    Restoration of a vintage 1962 Springfield Armory National Match M14 - the first year of NM M14s

    The CMP vintage sniper matches are at known distances, 300 and 600 yards, so one just needs to zero at 300 yards and know their "clicks" up for 600 yards. The disadvantage of the AR TEL is the range changes with magnification level (its a single concentric ring/adjustment). This was an issue...
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    Vintage gun cabinet restoration.

    That turned out really nice. I think it really matches the 'western/rustic' artwork/decor in that room. All this time I only thought you worked on metal stuff, but you got some wood-working skills too(!). Thanks for the pics. Well done.
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    Restoration of a vintage 1962 Springfield Armory National Match M14 - the first year of NM M14s

    Umm, the XM21/M21 has been there from the get-go. It's allowed in the new match: See page 66: https://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-CMP-Games-Rules.pdf United States: U. S. Army XM21 (wooden stock) and M21 (fiberglass stock) both with USAMTU accurizing modifications Optic...
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    Restoration of a vintage 1962 Springfield Armory National Match M14 - the first year of NM M14s

    I saw that scope, but I can't justify another AR TEL at this time, as I still have 4 replica M1A projects in various stages of completion...(including an M39 replica that still needs a pricey S&B scope). What I am going to do in 2024 is add a second stock for my XM21 replica as seen in the...
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    2024 CMP Games 1954-1976 Vintage Sniper Rules

    I wrote CMP on Jan 8th re the M70s with 3-9x40mm scopes used in Vietnam, suggesting they include that option, and I also mentioned the following re the SSG-69: "As as aside in the Foreign Rifle category, one sniper rifle I would respectfully request being included in the CMP match is the...
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    Dr Wohler (redux)

    No expert, but without any German military markings, it’s presumably civilian. The German Army was quite consistent and meticulous in marking Wermarcht weapons, including K98 sniper scopes. The scope lacks military features as well. (Never seen a reference to any 2.5x scopes used on WWII era K98...
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