M40A5 Build

[Appalachian Shadow]

Hello,

I was wondering if I could get some input as far as building a M40A5 rifle. I know the platform is based on the Remington 700, but as far as the gunsmithing, what do you think can be done by a beginner and what do you think needs to be done by a professional? Appreciate the input in advance.

 

[Turk]

Re: M40A5 Build

You could mount the scope!

 

[Bruiser_Joe]

Re: M40A5 Build

1. call GAP
2. order M40a5
3. wait

your welcome

 

[JB02]

Re: M40A5 Build

Perhaps you would be able to assemble the parts, but unless you know how to true and action, chamber a barrel, and bed an action, there isn't much you can do.

Big Joe pretty much said it. Other gunsmiths could build you this rifle too.

 

[Remoah]

Re: M40A5 Build

Plus the GAP is deadly accurate, if you have the money and don't feel any sentiment toward building vs buying, go with it.

if you're a beginner/short on funds/sentimental then you're probably not going to want to dive into such a project from the start. Great thing about the 700 platform is you can add to it over time, so if you get one or two things done at a time you'll be able to spread the cost out over a while whilst shooting it in the meantime.

 

[Northland]

Re: M40A5 Build

If you have to ask, then I wouldnt install anything but the bipod.

 

[Xtremegunnr]

Re: M40A5 Build

Wow a bit harsh with the bipod comment

These guys are telling the truth though. A custom bolt action off of a remington action requires very little assembly besides what a qualified gunsmith (like gap or SAC) would do it. I mean there are two screws holding the stock to the action, one screw holding bipod to stock, four screws holding base to action, and most likely 8 screws holding rings to scope. Almost forgot two nuts holding rings to base. Even this should be done by a qualified individual however unless you have been around scoped rifles for quite some time. There are plenty of ways to mess up all of the above