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    Remington M24 Scope mounting questions

    Don’t forget the clearance issue that can result based on objective bell size. The “step down” is pretty far forward of the ejection port.
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    Hunting for a repo M40 walnut stock (my Beaver156 repo stock got slightly damaged)

    Thanks. Fwiw, this M40 replica was built to be used in the CMP vintage sniper matches (or VSM). In 2024 they started to allow 1954 to 1976 era rifles, which includes the Vietnam era M40. Here in the U.S. the match is at 300 and 600 yards, with 15 second target exposures. Two man teams, 10 rds...
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    Hunting for a repo M40 walnut stock (my Beaver156 repo stock got slightly damaged)

    For those interested, the project turned out well. Deltawiskey saved the day with a nice stock that allowed the project to be completed. Hope to break-in barrel soon.
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    group by on M40a1 barrels

    FWIW, this replica was built ‘on-location’ using one of extra USMC barrel blanks that Gary Schneider would sell from time to time. (Back then the “Hobby Lobby” program was tolerated for 2112s seeking to maintain their skills, but it went away thereafter). I got the barrel maybe in 2017 or so...
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    M14/M1A built or buy??

    Sounds like a nice project, post pics once it’s done. Here’s my replica of an unusual mid-90s era US Army Special Forces M25 sniper with a black M3A stock. (Heavy profile barrel, bedded, all the NM tweaks, etc). It’s old school, but I like it. The 10th Special Forces Group even had some...
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    Has anyone ever heard of a BRNO made sniper from the late 80s - early 90s?

    I have never heard of a BRNO sniper rifle. Based on what I have read, they reportedly made sporting rifles during that era. The two military sniper rifles used by Czechoslovakia include the VZ.54 followed by the Russian Dragnov, which was presumably used up through the 1980s and at least early...
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    M14/M1A built or buy??

    Good luck with whatever route you go, just remember the M14 is a gas port actuated rifle and thus it is not easy to suppress. I think your suppressor vents gas out the front, which is really needed for the M14 (otherwise you get a bit of gas blowback in your face). The M14 barrel will also...
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    Hunting for a repo M40 walnut stock (my Beaver156 repo stock got slightly damaged)

    Yes, that is also my understanding re this topic. Corrected my post to reference Remington sling swivels, not Wichita. I probably should have written “Wichita-style” swivels, my oversight. Your expertise will be missed re this kind of stuff, but maybe you’ll still consider writing a book on the...
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    Hunting for a repo M40 walnut stock (my Beaver156 repo stock got slightly damaged)

    I hear you, but I’ll let that Beaver56 stock go - as my safe is really at capacity. Two M40 replicas will be sufficient, one for competition, and one for collecting. Btw, in late 2023 I filled the "vintage 22LR target/trainer rifle" hole in my collection with an original 1952 Remington Model 37...
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    Hunting for a repo M40 walnut stock (my Beaver156 repo stock got slightly damaged)

    Thank you, that is much appreciated. I was considering it - when another collector reached out to me with an offer I simply couldn't refuse. He had an original Remington PSS stock (late 1980s/early 90s) with the correct metal and its in great shape. It cost me more than the Beaver56 stock, but...
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    Hunting for a repo M40 walnut stock (my Beaver156 repo stock got slightly damaged)

    My local gunsmith building my repo M40 "shooter" accidentally dropped my repo M40 stock on his shop floor...and the toe broke-off at the screw. Opps. If this had been an original M40 stock I'd be teary-eyed about it, but it's just a Beaver156 (eBay) repo stock, so I'm not upset about it...
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    It's been fun, but it's time for me to move on

    Gosh. I don’t know what to say. So, I’ll call this weekend to catch-up, and thanks for letting us know. I’ll just say that I respect your expert knowledge, very much admire your personal generosity, and have “vicariously” enjoyed looking at your collection for many years. More importantly, I...
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    Mk 13 Mod 0 stock

    Never seen a UID tag for ammo on a rifle. The Federal ammo would have been Mk 248 Mod 1. I would only expect the UID tag on perhaps a full pallet of such ammo, as the value is supposed to be $5k or more, but perhaps it also applies to “consumable” ammo? Anyhow, who knows how it ended up on that...
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    M70 ish

    Example of load development I did back in 2017 when I finished my pre-64 M70 build with vintage 10x and Douglas barrel. It made a huge difference…. Just say’n. 1 shot went low and to the right, but the other 4 shots made me smile: YMMV, but I suggest load development if you aren’t happy...
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    Early vs. Late M40A1's

    The date was 1968 when the long shroud was introduced...here's some history that shows a lot of changes in 1968-69: https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/remington-s-model-700-the-first-50-years/ • A magazine charging notch in the front of the Model 721 receiver bridge was carried over to...
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    M40 sling swivel build, a ask for help

    It’s a vintage 40-X receiver (supposedly circa 1969-70), so it came clip-slotted from the factory, along with a 27.5” SS heavy barrel.
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    Early vs. Late M40A1's

    I will only add that when the USMC/PWS started ordering new M700 receivers from Remington, I think they were ordered with new bolts as well. I understand the first such order was in 1992 and these were the 99 “C” prefix M700 receivers that were built into M40A1s. Obviously all those bolts would...
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    M40 sling swivel build, a ask for help

    Nice job! I know how you feel. I have spent silly amounts of time and effort in the evenings restoring hobby-related items that most guys would overlook or baulk at restoring. If you can spare one of your perfected loops, please let me know. My M40 replica is likely being built this month by a...
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    M40 sling swivel build, a ask for help

    Your dimensions are slightly too big, but pretty close. Here’s my Remington M40 “Chuck Mawhinney” commemorative stock, which should be correct, to my knowledge: Hope that helps. If you have an extra loop you can spare for a few dollars, please send me a PM, as I was given an ad hoc...
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    Quantico T48 Trial Rifles

    I’d really like to visit that vault one day. The author Frank Iannamico has been there and wrote an excellent book, The U.S. M14 Rifle: The Last Steel Warrior (2018). Excerpts re T48: Note picture caption: Just some random info re those T48s in storage.
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