i am trying to build something close to a Marine Corp M40. I already plan to buy a remmington 700P (police), putting a mcmillan stock on it i just need some suggestions for some good glass that would work well on the weapon and would compliment the weapons capabilities
Rifle Scopes M40 scope suggestions
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Re: M40 scope suggestions
Try starting with that little search box up in the right corner. There are numerous and extensive posts here about the M40 Series of rifles, from gun builders to competitors to collectors. If you still have questions, be specific, although I must tell you that "some good glass" is an ad nauseum topic that will have you reading for hours before posting back.
Try starting with that little search box up in the right corner. There are numerous and extensive posts here about the M40 Series of rifles, from gun builders to competitors to collectors. If you still have questions, be specific, although I must tell you that "some good glass" is an ad nauseum topic that will have you reading for hours before posting back.
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Re: M40 scope suggestions
I put a Leupold PR 3-9x40 on my SSA M40. The USMC used the Redfield 3-9x40 on the original ones. Actually, the Marines that used them called them the M700. In fact, it is a M700. The M40A1 is the first true M40 that came with the McMillan stock. That has a 10x scope. The previous poster is the correct advice. You need to do some more research.
I put a Leupold PR 3-9x40 on my SSA M40. The USMC used the Redfield 3-9x40 on the original ones. Actually, the Marines that used them called them the M700. In fact, it is a M700. The M40A1 is the first true M40 that came with the McMillan stock. That has a 10x scope. The previous poster is the correct advice. You need to do some more research.
Re: M40 scope suggestions
Bushnell 3200 mildot.
Reasonably priced and clear as a bell.
http://www.bushnell.com/general/riflescopes_elite3200_32-1040m.cfm
For a bit more $$$ you can order a U.S. Optics ST-10 in any flavor you want.
http://www.usoptics.com/
Bushnell 3200 mildot.
Reasonably priced and clear as a bell.
http://www.bushnell.com/general/riflescopes_elite3200_32-1040m.cfm
For a bit more $$$ you can order a U.S. Optics ST-10 in any flavor you want.
http://www.usoptics.com/
Re: M40 scope suggestions
The USMC M40 is an entirely different kettle of fish from a USMC M40A1. The M40 basically became Remingtons 700 varmint rifle, a bolt action 700 in 308 with a 24 inch barrel with a 1:10 twist, it had a plain uncheckered wood stock with a metal buttplate with a Redfield 3x9x40 accurange on top. While the M40A1 was the Corps upgrade, see all the posts on the M40A1. If you want to go the M40 direction, look for an older factory 700 in 308 with wood stock, seventies or early eighties version, might be a good place to start. Find a Redfield, throw it on top, and you would have a pretty good copy.Numrich has nice uncheckered stocks, that work pretty good.
The USMC M40 is an entirely different kettle of fish from a USMC M40A1. The M40 basically became Remingtons 700 varmint rifle, a bolt action 700 in 308 with a 24 inch barrel with a 1:10 twist, it had a plain uncheckered wood stock with a metal buttplate with a Redfield 3x9x40 accurange on top. While the M40A1 was the Corps upgrade, see all the posts on the M40A1. If you want to go the M40 direction, look for an older factory 700 in 308 with wood stock, seventies or early eighties version, might be a good place to start. Find a Redfield, throw it on top, and you would have a pretty good copy.Numrich has nice uncheckered stocks, that work pretty good.
