Remington xm-3 vs Remington 40XS
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XM-3 all day long if I had to choose between the two
The DARPA ones were made by IBA. I had one recently built by IBA and am disappointed in the build quality. They added a US stamp to the receiver that was originally not there and several other things and when I called them out I was told I was the problem. There is a thread on mine here. For the money have someone like LRI build one. Or tell IBA not to do certain things. I tried to tell them I wanted it stamped and marked like the originals. Mine came back and is not. So good luck.
To me, it depends what you're going to do with it.
If it's going to see field use as well as range use, then I would say the XM-3.
If it's going to be almost exclusively a range rifle, then the 40XS.
Honestly, with what a repro would cost to build either way, I'd just build a .308 to the specs I wanted.
If it's going to see field use as well as range use, then I would say the XM-3.
If it's going to be almost exclusively a range rifle, then the 40XS.
Honestly, with what a repro would cost to build either way, I'd just build a .308 to the specs I wanted.
I always liked the looks of the xm3, especially when you'd see in country pics. A friend was gathering parts to build one, as close as possible. He gave up on some parts and decided against 308 and went 6.5creed. I can tell you that after shooting it he and I hated that stock. Even with a scope mounted as low as possible, you still need to build up cheek area. Also that grip sucks if you spent a little time with a3-a5 mcm or most manners. Im sure ill catch hell for this but a "modern" xm3 would be similar profile 6.5creed in a lrh(not sure if it supports a nv bridge) or a prs1 or 2(whichever is the sloped butt stock bottom) with mini chassis or minimum bedded with ai dbm.
All the time I think about building something in an a1-3 or htg stock for the old school look. I always end up talking myself out of it because I know a different configuration will probably be more comfortable to shoot. With what it costs to put together a precision rifle I want to make sure it's something I'm going to enjoy shooting.
I am guessing that Semperfi83 is a fellow Swede?
As those exact rifles are on the shelf at the biggest huntingstores in Sweden.
As those exact rifles are on the shelf at the biggest huntingstores in Sweden.
Thats correct.
I have not decide yet witch rifle to go on.
We have like a "smal" debate with the ar15/10 rifle in Sweden that im waiting to see the outcome from.
I have today a old "Sniper" SSG 69 PII.
If I compare the xm3 with the ssg 69 the xm3 is way more balanced.
The ssg 69 is extreme front havey.
Tjena!
I figured that was the case.
Well, if we keep the conversation going about the Remington rifles at Torsbo, and not the current AR catastropy. I would say the following, and keep in mind that I have spent ALOT of money on a Mark 13 Mod 5-ish rifle not too long ago. So I am no stranger to (dumb) Remington projects.
While I really like the looks and idea of the XM-3, the reality is that it is a very stupid purchase and that is why it has been sitting on the shelf at Torsbo for about 15 years or more.
When push comes to shove, it is nothing more than a nice Remington 700 with a short barrel that has a weird profile. You have to really like it just the way it is, otherwise, what is the point on getting that rifle?
You cant get a suppressor for it, and that is its biggest downfall for me. I refuse to own a rifle without a suppressor. And then there is the MOA adjustable scope and internal magazine and what not. And as if that was not enough, if you buy the XM3, and figure out that it was not to your liking. I would be extremely impressed if you managed to sell it on the used market for more than 50% of its purchase price. Even if you sold it unfired. Hunters and shooters in Sweden will not pay top money for a 20 year old sniper rifle system.
The 40XS is a smarter purchase it several ways. It can be suppressed, it has a more shooter friendly stock but still the internal box magazine and a mediocre scope.
I think that there are alot of better rifles out there. But both the 40XS and the XM3 are very cool in their own way.
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