USMC M40 A5 ACTIONS

[RTH1800]

Hello,
I was wondering what is the proper action to use for the USMC M40A5? I have most of the parts for the build, but have been told that the A5 does not use a old 6 digit action. Are there any 8541's out there that really know? I realize that some new actions are used, but are there no old ones? Everything else is about perfect and I do not want to fall down with the wrong action. Thank you in advance for any answers.

 

[lizzardking308]

Re: USMC M40 A5 ACTIONS

Get a G prefix and you're good to go.

 

[deadly0311]

Re: USMC M40 A5 ACTIONS

what stock do you have for your new M40A5? Hopefully its the A4

 

[RTH1800]

Re: USMC M40 A5 ACTIONS

USMC OD green A4. Full USMC spec. Everything is right I think, except the action. I really wanted to use the 6 digit I have. It is very nice.

 

[lizzardking308]

Re: USMC M40 A5 ACTIONS

Personally I haven't seen one with a 6 digit receiver, but I would assume there's a few out there. Most I have seen have E or G prefixes.

 

[BobinNC]

Re: USMC M40 A5 ACTIONS

rth1800,

While I admire your perseverance in wanting a truly authentic looking USMC M40A5, it will be after all a repro. If the aesthetics of having a 6 digit action in lieu of the correct E or G series action is disturbing, perhaps you should post it in the WTT/WTB section. I sure some intrepid M40/M40A1 builder would love to have your 6 digit action, in exchange for a correct G or E series...

Just a thought...

Bob

 

[RTH1800]

Re: USMC M40 A5 ACTIONS

Yes, but they would want me to give them 200 to boot.

 

[7mmRM]

Re: USMC M40 A5 ACTIONS

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rth1800</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes, but they would want me to give them 200 to boot. </div></div>

Id bet not!

 

[RTH1800]

Re: USMC M40 A5 ACTIONS

You ever post in the WTT area. You will get 500 PM's and spend days without getting much done.

 

[RTH1800]

Re: USMC M40 A5 ACTIONS

Has anyone seen an M40 A5 with a 6 digit action? I have gone to alot of work to get it right, but want to use this action if I can. I think all the other things are absolutly correct.

 

[GasLight]

Re: USMC M40 A5 ACTIONS

I've got a G prefix action here that I would swap you plus $100 of my money for your 6-digit if it is in the correct range.

Let me know

Dave

 

[ArcticLight]

Re: USMC M40 A5 ACTIONS

I've got, ON MY RIFLE and not up for trade, an E series action that comes about 2500 numbers after hte last of the M40a3 actions that was posted on a list here..

My gunsmith liked what he saw with it, and the rifle is a shooter...

Can't be that hard to track down a hunting rifle someone has..?

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: USMC M40 A5 ACTIONS

My understanding was that none of the six digit receivers made it to the latest rifles.

If you want to get rid of that six digit, let me know. I need one for my A1 build.

 

[Hogstooth]

Re: USMC M40 A5 ACTIONS

The M40A3's and A5's are not made from 6 digit serial numbers, they are all E and G prefix numbers. Only M40's and M40A1's were built using the six digit serial numbers, but like someone already said, there are plenty of people wanting them and will pay good money or trade. Good luck!!

Oh, also on a little side note, make sure this is the rifle that you really want to build, I don't think people realize that the M40A5 weights at 20lbs with accessories (bipod, sling) and loaded with a 5rd mag. That doesn't even include the suppressor.

 

[RTH1800]

Re: USMC M40 A5 ACTIONS

Is there a link to the A3 #s. And I will try the search button as well

 

[chad3]

Re: USMC M40 A5 ACTIONS

Click here
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