Where would I find the specs on Carlos Hathcocks M 40, wood stocked, redfield scoped gun ? I find plenty on the M40 a1 and up ? Im looking to build one as Ive finished my ' Carlos Hathcock' Mod 70 Winchester. thanks in advance
M40, wood stock,Redfield scope spec gun?
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I know in the M40A1 build thread there's a book that was used by a guy to answer a few similar questions .
"One Round War:USMC Scout-Snipers in Vietnam" by an author named Senich.
Maybe you can find what you need there.
I know in the M40A1 build thread there's a book that was used by a guy to answer a few similar questions .
"One Round War:USMC Scout-Snipers in Vietnam" by an author named Senich.
Maybe you can find what you need there.
Re: M40, wood stock,Redfield scope spec gun?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: whitetailnut</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> "One Round War:USMC Scout-Snipers in Vietnam" by an author named Senich. </div></div>
The authors name is Peter Senich. There is a lot of great information in that book about the M40. This book needs to be in everyones collection that wants to build an M70 or M40 from that time period.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: whitetailnut</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> "One Round War:USMC Scout-Snipers in Vietnam" by an author named Senich. </div></div>
The authors name is Peter Senich. There is a lot of great information in that book about the M40. This book needs to be in everyones collection that wants to build an M70 or M40 from that time period.
Re: M40, wood stock,Redfield scope spec gun?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: whitetailnut</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know in the M40A1 build thread there's a book that was used by a guy to answer a few similar questions .
"One Round War:USMC Scout-Snipers in Vietnam" by an author named Senich.
Maybe you can find what you need there. </div></div>
Likely the best single resource for information regarding the rifles of that era.
I am doing an M70 USMC/Van Orden as well, should be a few weeks until it is finished.
Post photos of yours if you can, it would be great to see.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: whitetailnut</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know in the M40A1 build thread there's a book that was used by a guy to answer a few similar questions .
"One Round War:USMC Scout-Snipers in Vietnam" by an author named Senich.
Maybe you can find what you need there. </div></div>
Likely the best single resource for information regarding the rifles of that era.
I am doing an M70 USMC/Van Orden as well, should be a few weeks until it is finished.
Post photos of yours if you can, it would be great to see.
Re: M40, wood stock,Redfield scope spec gun?
Ive taken the photos and lost the cord that connects camera to computer! My last one is a mid 50's civilian (non CMP) mod 70 target in 95% condition that I put in a '49 std mod 70 stock, mounted a 15X Unertl ultra varmint. Ive done a few sub 1/2 " at a 100 with some old Federal 168 gr match ammo, almost that good with Fed 180 gr sp ammo. Im having to get used to the stock and metal butt plate, Ive shot 30 cals since the early 70's but dog damn this rig kicks after initial sight in and several 5 shot groups. I am true blue to the core Winchester poor and shooter but am excited to research and build and early M 40 rig.Im starting with my Dads like new accurange scope that I would like to have anodized. I know the early ones had trouble with wood stocks and Redfield scopes in the SE Asia climate but Ill baby... but shoot hell out of mine. Thanks for any skinny,links to these guns
Ive taken the photos and lost the cord that connects camera to computer! My last one is a mid 50's civilian (non CMP) mod 70 target in 95% condition that I put in a '49 std mod 70 stock, mounted a 15X Unertl ultra varmint. Ive done a few sub 1/2 " at a 100 with some old Federal 168 gr match ammo, almost that good with Fed 180 gr sp ammo. Im having to get used to the stock and metal butt plate, Ive shot 30 cals since the early 70's but dog damn this rig kicks after initial sight in and several 5 shot groups. I am true blue to the core Winchester poor and shooter but am excited to research and build and early M 40 rig.Im starting with my Dads like new accurange scope that I would like to have anodized. I know the early ones had trouble with wood stocks and Redfield scopes in the SE Asia climate but Ill baby... but shoot hell out of mine. Thanks for any skinny,links to these guns
Re: M40, wood stock,Redfield scope spec gun?
Peter Senich's book "The Long-Range War Sniping in Vietnam has quite a bit of info also on the M40, scopes and mounts.
Peter Senich's book "The Long-Range War Sniping in Vietnam has quite a bit of info also on the M40, scopes and mounts.
