Capabilities of The Rem 40X 22lr, What Are They..

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My research into the Remington 40X in 22lr have been rather fun in the last couple of weeks; sadly there are videos that I can find on youtube of the rifle in action.

So, I know this can be, and is by all of my research, a very accurate rifle. But how well does it range? Has anyone taken the Remington 40X (22lr) out to any accurate distances? 150 to 200 yards etc.?

Also, I came across a 40XHB while shooting my first prone NRA smallbore match, and the price is right, at $850. The only reservations I have, are that the rifle is heavy, and comes without any match sights (sold seperately).

If I buy the rifle, I would like to know that it would be well suited to a fresh-meat match shooter like myself, a bench rest shooter and long distnace shooter that I would need the rifle to be (for me). I'm just starting out, and cannot afford to buy a rifle for each catagory. ...so what are the capabilities of the Remington 40XHB (700 action)?
 
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I havs one and have shot it at 200 with redfeild match sights...it would be along time before you could out shoot the rifle....mine still shoots better than me
 
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$850 without sights is a terrible price for that 40XHB. If you will provide me with a phone number to reach this fellow I will try and negotiate a better price for you....I promise.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: alongshot50</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ihavs one and have shot it at 200 with reffeilx match sights...it would be along time before you could out shoot the rifle....mine still shoots better than me</div></div>

So the Redfield sights would be okay for this rifle? I'm rather new to everything, so anything I can learn right now is a bonus.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: alongshot50</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ihavs one and have shot it at 200 with reffeilx match sights...it would be along time before you could out shoot the rifle....mine still shoots better than me</div></div>

I hear ya... I'm afraid I am trying to stare a gift horse in the mouth... I'll more than likely get it... it is my first 'real steel' purchase, so I am choking a little.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: D_TROS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2377682#Post2377682

They shoot great. Just find out what ammo it likes. And the heavy barrel is bearable.

bonus is the ease to put action in other stocks (like my AICS)</div></div>

Yeah, I saw that about the AICS stock...very nice look. I would actually love to dress 40X up in the M24 stock from H-S Precision. Thats another $550 sometime down the line.

The link was good reading, thanks for posting it.
 
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What would be a good price for the rifle?

I know over at CMP they are arund the $350 mark, and that is just for the reciever and the barrel. Still need to get a bolt and a trigger and a stock for the rifle. Then what ever sights you want to put on her.

Just currious as I to would like to partake and become apart of the 40x family.
 
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Hey woogie... I ended up buying the rifle this evening. It cost me a little more than I had planned, as the seller had a complete set of match sites to throw in; so all in all, I spent $1000. Is that a good deal? Cause I am a little nervous, as I have never purchased this expensive of a rifle before. Granted, there are rifles that cost much much more. Bonus! The seller lives only an hour from me, so no shipping or FFL fees...so maybe it was an even better deal than I realise(?)

woogie - gunbroker.com has a 40XHB complete for $1100... not sure what your finaces are. At least with building one you can take time and spread the funding out. I'm hoping to have this one paid off before the wife finds out what I done did.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DRAGON64</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Has anyone taken the Remington 40X (22lr) out to any accurate distances? 150 to 200 yards etc.?

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Maybe I'm not as good/experienced of a shooter as the rest of yall and I'm just missing something...

But WTH is an "accurate" distance"?

Are my 1-hole groups at 25 & 50 yds with .22s not accurate distances???


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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DFOOSKING</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If its in really nice shape.... $1k ain't bad for the correct sights and gun.

If its rough...then its a tinge high. Keep in mind how easy it is to get one....it took me 3.5yrs to finally see one in person. Even though I'm unemployed, I bought it since bumping into another would be slim here. Sure...I could find one online quicker but this is nicer for me.

And you can sell it here I guarantee you or over on RFC and do alright...there are so many options with this rifle stock or in modified condition. You have to do something pretty stupid to it to lose its value.</div></div>

The rifle was in great shape from what I remember of a now distant memory (I've slept some since Saturday). Matching serial mnumber for bolt and rifle, bluing looked nice, although I can't really grade the bluing, and the stock had it's share of minor dings, but nothing major.

I will probably end up selling the rifle before I would do anything stupid with it...and selling it might be stupid enough on my own part.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KSwift</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DRAGON64</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Has anyone taken the Remington 40X (22lr) out to any accurate distances? 150 to 200 yards etc.?

</div></div>

Maybe I'm not as good/experienced of a shooter as the rest of yall and I'm just missing something...

But WTH is an "accurate" distance"?

Are my 1-hole groups at 25 & 50 yds with .22s not accurate distances???


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25, 50 and 100 yards are pretty standard distances for a 22lr, I was wondering if the 40XHB had been able to reach out further, like say hitting a steel plate at 150, 200 or even 250 yards. I'm sure at these distances, that the rifle would run out mildots and it would be like lobbing lead at the targets mortar style.
 
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I was shooting golf balls swinging on a string yesterday. They are not very accurate at all at that range. It took me 4 shots to knock down only 3 golf balls...
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In all seriousness, you stole that thing at $1,000 with sights and matching bolt/reciever. If you decide to part with it... you could easily get that back.

If you decide to restock, there are people buying the barreled actions from the CMP that are looking for the original stock should you decide to part with it.

You can expect regular 5 shot groups of 1.5-0.75" (shot my smallest yesterday at 0.3" on the calipers) with it at 100 with good match ammo. Mine likes Eley (black box) and Federal Gold Medal ULTRA Match the best. But it shoots Eley Orange Box pretty well for "normal" shooting.
 
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Heck Dragon, that thing should have no problems getting out to 200-300 yards. I do that quite often with my russian CM-2, and can do it accurately as well.

At 200 yards I can pick off clay pigeons all day long, and not miss. Then again you will have to find out what ammo your rifle likes as well.

I would suggest getting a 20-40 moa base, and then get a nice scope. With mine I had to bottom out my scope, and still aim with the lowest mil dot.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DRAGON64</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So, I know this can be, and is by all of my research, a very accurate rifle. But how well does it range? Has anyone taken the Remington 40X (22lr) out to any accurate distances? 150 to 200 yards etc.?
</div></div>

My 40-XB will shoot very well at 200 yards. My personal best is a 1.14" 5 shot group, prone not off of a bench. Ammo makes a big difference with smallbore rifles, my rifles like RWS R-50, Lapua Midas M, SK Rifle Match and Wolf Match extra. I haven't found any Eley ammo that works, but others swear by it.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 168BTHPM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My 40-XB will shoot very well at 200 yards. My personal best is a 1.14" 5 shot group, prone not off of a bench. Ammo makes a big difference with smallbore rifles, my rifles like RWS R-50, Lapua Midas M, SK Rifle Match and Wolf Match extra. I haven't found any Eley ammo that works, but others swear by it.

</div></div>

Nice rifle there 168BTHPM - how much does that outfit weigh? It seemed to me that the rifle I bought weighs in at 12lbs or so. The more pics, the merry!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: woogie_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Heck Dragon, that thing should have no problems getting out to 200-300 yards. I do that quite often with my russian CM-2, and can do it accurately as well.

At 200 yards I can pick off clay pigeons all day long, and not miss. Then again you will have to find out what ammo your rifle likes as well.

I would suggest getting a 20-40 moa base, and then get a nice scope. With mine I had to bottom out my scope, and still aim with the lowest mil dot.</div></div>

Luckily, I have the property to test that theory, I would love to send one and hit steel plate at 200yds and beyond...can't wait to start practicing.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DRAGON64</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice rifle there 168BTHPM - how much does that outfit weigh? It seemed to me that the rifle I bought weighs in at 12lbs or so. The more pics, the merry! </div></div>

Thank you. The rifle is very heavy, I have never weighed it, but it weighs a lot. It doesn't bother me because I only use it for prone matches.
 
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Great thread. The UPS truck dropped off my PTG bolt for my 40x this afternoon. I purchased a stripped 40x from CMP last December. Hopefully, I will have it shooting within a few weeks. For now, I am letting it ride in a wood BDL stock I had laying around. It looks like it will be a decent trainer.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hntbambi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great thread. The UPS truck dropped off my PTG bolt for my 40x this afternoon. I purchased a stripped 40x from CMP last December. Hopefully, I will have it shooting within a few weeks. For now, I am letting it ride in a wood BDL stock I had laying around. It looks like it will be a decent trainer. </div></div>

What does the PT&G bolt look like? Would you mind posting a picture?
 
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I love taking mine out to a shoot and after the first shot, hear the guys say "What the hell is that!". All of them previously expecting centerfire something! Fantastic rifles! You did fine! Like said previously, find the ammo it likes and buy a bunch!

Wind
 
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While researching somemore on this rifle, I ran across an interesting website that has a parts list and field manual linked to it:

http://team40x.com

The website seems a little outdated, and could really use a forum of some kind, but more importatntly are the linked documents... that is, if you do not already know or have them.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 168BTHPM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What does the PT&G bolt look like? Would you mind posting a picture?

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Sorry it took so long. Here is the pic from PTG site:

40x-Rimfire-Bolt-Web-ready.png
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hntbambi</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 168BTHPM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What does the PT&G bolt look like? Would you mind posting a picture?

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Sorry it took so long. Here is the pic from PTG site:

40x-Rimfire-Bolt-Web-ready.png
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Nice, I like the bolt handle.
 
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Since I do not yet posess my 40X, I asked that the seller send me some pics to fawn over in the interim...

Remington40-x005.jpg


The rifle stock is a little rougher than I remember it...

Remington40-x004.jpg


Remington40-x003.jpg


The blueing has a few worn spots, but the 40X still charms...

Remington40-x002.jpg


Remington40-x001.jpg
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BARTMAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They shoot real well for bench rest. Refinish it and it will look new. They usually bring 800 to 1000 bucks, so enjoy </div></div>

Well I picked it up today, and I gotta say that this rifle looks much better in person. My buyers remorse is vading away...slowly, but fading nonetheless.

I really like how yours has turned out, did you refinish the stock yourself? If so, how?
 
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All I have for ammo at the moment are some Federals and Winchester bricks from Wally-World. I'm ging to get some Wolf Match Extras in the not to distant future.
 
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I tend to limit my .22rf shooting to 100 yds. I think it is a waste of sorted match ammo past that due to the wind.
 
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