man.. thats a sweet rifle! i wish i had one like that. the only question i have is why does your camo have a glare? you did a great job with the break up pattern. i treid to do a digital pattern on my svage .22 and it looks like a jigsaw puzzle. your is more simple lookin and still looks better.
@MrThepipelayer1 The Camo is molded into the stock by McMillan. It's about a 1/8 deep into the topcoat so that if the stock gets dented or scratched the color won't be affected.
The paint on the scope is epoxy spray grit used for concrete steps.
The glare is from the smooth finish of the stock, not the paint itself.
BTW, I had to redo the scope about 4 times before I got it to match the stock... Practice makes perfect.
@Australianhunter Because .308 bullets can range in weight from 110 grains to 220 grains, I needed to match the twist rate of the barrel to the range of bullet weight I intended to use ( 190 gr ). The american military normally uses 168 gr match bullets in it's sniper loads so they select rifles barrels with a 1-12 or 1-11 twist.
If the bullet is over spun by a fast twist barrel it can come apart, if it isn't spun enough by a slow twist barrel, it won't be accurate due to tumbling.
@MartinApayauq1997. the m40a1 is a Pachmayr recoil pad on a McMillan fiberglass and epoxy stock. a Winchester model 70 trigger guard mated with a Remington model 700 receiver and an Atkinson heavy free floating barrel. and that description is straight from gunnery sergeant Jack Coughlin, USMC scout/sniper.
@MartinApayauq1997 Your correct. The receiver used for the USMC M-40 and the Army M-24 are both Remington Model 700 short actions. My choice of the Winchester was due to 2 considerations: 1) I prefer not to have my case necks dented in by the springloaded ejector in the Remington. 2) I prefer Stainless steel for rust resistance.
@brokenbstring Early versions of the M-24 were intended to use both 308 and 300win mag. The second generation spec dropped the requirement for the 300 win mag so they used 308 length actions only. All the rifles in my unit armory were 308 actions and none of them had the magazine spacers that the early rifles had. The current spec might have changed due to the longer ranges found in the middle east.
@reignmack The buttstock was pretty easy to install. You just have to know where the hole for the extention tube is goin to go. Wrap 2 layers of duct tape around the stock and grind on a belt grinder.
@brigadeleather Genius, The model (Mk4-M3) and magnification (6X) are engraved into the scope body. I've used Mildot reticles both in the Army and on my other rifles so I know full well what a Mildot reticle looks like.
So instead of making a fool of yourself, try posting something like this: Are you sure it's 6x? I've never heard of that model before...
Also, try posting some videos of your own. It adds to your credibility when you post on a topic.
@Whitehorze very nice rifle. I was curious, does spray-painting your leupold void the lifetime warranty and gurantee? i have a browning a-bolt .30-06 with leupold VX-L. right now it is wrapped in camo tape, but i want to match it to my barrel and stock finish. Can anyone help? please and thanks.....live free or die tryn
@Whitehorze very nice rifle. I was curious, does spray-painting your leupold void the lifetime warranty and gurantee? i have a browning a-bolt .30-06 with leupold VX-L. right now it is wrapped in camo tape, but i want to match it to my barrel and stock finish. Can anyone help?????? please and thanks.....live free or die tryn
@Whitehorze very nice rifle. I was curious, does spray-painting your leupold void the lifetime warranty and gurantee? i have a browning a-bolt .30-06 with leupold VX-L. right now it is wrapped in camo tape, but i want to match it to my barrel and stock finish. Can anyone help?????? please and thanks.....live free or die tryn
@Whitehorze very nice rifle. I was curious, does spray-painting your leupold void the lifetime warranty and gurantee? i have a browning a-bolt .30-06 with leupold VX-L. right now it is wrapped in camo tape, but i want to match it to my barrel and stock finish. Can anyone help?????? please and thanks.....live free or die tryn
@Whitehorze very nice rifle. I was curious, does spray-painting your leupold void the lifetime warranty and gurantee? i have a browning a-bolt .30-06 with leupold VX-L. right now it is wrapped in camo tape, but i want to match it to my barrel and stock finish. Can anyone help?????? please and thanks.....live free or die tryn
@joeblo86 If you want to do an easy camo paint job on your rifle, this is what I did. Go to the pet store and get some plastic plants for an aquarium. Get the thin spaced out kind so that the paint can spray through them. Next get 3 different colors of EPOXY spray paint and a bottle of rubbing alcohol from the store.
Use the rubbing alcohol to degrease your rifle, take the darkest color and paint the area you want, then lay down the plastic plants in a pattern and spray the lighter colors.
man.. thats a sweet rifle! i wish i had one like that. the only question i have is why does your camo have a glare? you did a great job with the break up pattern. i treid to do a digital pattern on my svage .22 and it looks like a jigsaw puzzle. your is more simple lookin and still looks better.
MrThepipelayer1 1 month ago
@MrThepipelayer1 The Camo is molded into the stock by McMillan. It's about a 1/8 deep into the topcoat so that if the stock gets dented or scratched the color won't be affected.
The paint on the scope is epoxy spray grit used for concrete steps.
The glare is from the smooth finish of the stock, not the paint itself.
BTW, I had to redo the scope about 4 times before I got it to match the stock... Practice makes perfect.
Whitehorze 1 month ago
do you void the mcmillan warranty for cutting their stock ?
scktz 2 months ago
@scktz Yes.
Whitehorze 1 month ago
I wish i could get stuff like this in canada :(
JEALOUS
ZackromanGaming 2 months ago
more like an m24 if you ask me.
SwaggerUSMCSniper 4 months ago
@SwaggerUSMCSniper It combines features from both rifles.
Whitehorze 4 months ago
@Whitehorze its just the buttstock really
SwaggerUSMCSniper 4 months ago
what is twist exactly mean? can some one tell how does it effect bullet path and etc, your answer will help alot thanks
Australianhunter 8 months ago
@Australianhunter Because .308 bullets can range in weight from 110 grains to 220 grains, I needed to match the twist rate of the barrel to the range of bullet weight I intended to use ( 190 gr ). The american military normally uses 168 gr match bullets in it's sniper loads so they select rifles barrels with a 1-12 or 1-11 twist.
If the bullet is over spun by a fast twist barrel it can come apart, if it isn't spun enough by a slow twist barrel, it won't be accurate due to tumbling.
Whitehorze 3 months ago
shouldt you get rid of the shiny muzzle
1992steffan 8 months ago
Nice rifle but it has nothing to do with an M40 so your video name is pointless.
RachieeD 8 months ago
This chambered for magnum rounds or the normal 7.62?
Alexper12 1 year ago
@Alexper12 It's SAMMI standard 308 chamber.
Whitehorze 1 year ago
sounds like wings of redemption
mw2iisniperzXx 1 year ago
Very nice .308 I painted my coyote rifle alot like your pattern. Are you a predater hunter?
rednecklowlife 1 year ago
guns are cool
toxicbond27 1 year ago
@MartinApayauq1997. the m40a1 is a Pachmayr recoil pad on a McMillan fiberglass and epoxy stock. a Winchester model 70 trigger guard mated with a Remington model 700 receiver and an Atkinson heavy free floating barrel. and that description is straight from gunnery sergeant Jack Coughlin, USMC scout/sniper.
okieltr450 1 year ago
@MartinApayauq1997 Your correct. The receiver used for the USMC M-40 and the Army M-24 are both Remington Model 700 short actions. My choice of the Winchester was due to 2 considerations: 1) I prefer not to have my case necks dented in by the springloaded ejector in the Remington. 2) I prefer Stainless steel for rust resistance.
Whitehorze 1 year ago
@Whitehorze the M-24 uses a long action
brokenbstring 1 year ago
@brokenbstring Early versions of the M-24 were intended to use both 308 and 300win mag. The second generation spec dropped the requirement for the 300 win mag so they used 308 length actions only. All the rifles in my unit armory were 308 actions and none of them had the magazine spacers that the early rifles had. The current spec might have changed due to the longer ranges found in the middle east.
Whitehorze 1 year ago
@Whitehorze why does Remington Military website say they all use long actions?
brokenbstring 1 year ago
Was the buttstock easy to install? and how well has it held up, is there any play?
reignmack 1 year ago
@reignmack The buttstock was pretty easy to install. You just have to know where the hole for the extention tube is goin to go. Wrap 2 layers of duct tape around the stock and grind on a belt grinder.
Whitehorze 1 year ago
you are an idiot... That scope is a Leupold Mark 4 M3 fixed 10x scope with mil-dot scope. Leupold never had a scope like that in 6x duplex.
brigadeleather 1 year ago
@brigadeleather Genius, The model (Mk4-M3) and magnification (6X) are engraved into the scope body. I've used Mildot reticles both in the Army and on my other rifles so I know full well what a Mildot reticle looks like.
So instead of making a fool of yourself, try posting something like this: Are you sure it's 6x? I've never heard of that model before...
Also, try posting some videos of your own. It adds to your credibility when you post on a topic.
Whitehorze 1 year ago
@Whitehorze very nice rifle. I was curious, does spray-painting your leupold void the lifetime warranty and gurantee? i have a browning a-bolt .30-06 with leupold VX-L. right now it is wrapped in camo tape, but i want to match it to my barrel and stock finish. Can anyone help? please and thanks.....live free or die tryn
joeblo86 1 year ago
@Whitehorze very nice rifle. I was curious, does spray-painting your leupold void the lifetime warranty and gurantee? i have a browning a-bolt .30-06 with leupold VX-L. right now it is wrapped in camo tape, but i want to match it to my barrel and stock finish. Can anyone help?????? please and thanks.....live free or die tryn
joeblo86 1 year ago
@Whitehorze very nice rifle. I was curious, does spray-painting your leupold void the lifetime warranty and gurantee? i have a browning a-bolt .30-06 with leupold VX-L. right now it is wrapped in camo tape, but i want to match it to my barrel and stock finish. Can anyone help?????? please and thanks.....live free or die tryn
joeblo86 1 year ago
@Whitehorze he cant do that though because hes been certified by the university of call of duty. and you just cant compete with that lol.
fatdan172501 1 year ago
Excellent work, dude. You could do that for a living
magnum9987 1 year ago
Nice! I've never seen an M40 like that!
Speedbeetle07 1 year ago
You wont find another one like it either.
Whitehorze 1 year ago
@Whitehorze very nice rifle. I was curious, does spray-painting your leupold void the lifetime warranty and gurantee? i have a browning a-bolt .30-06 with leupold VX-L. right now it is wrapped in camo tape, but i want to match it to my barrel and stock finish. Can anyone help?????? please and thanks.....live free or die tryn
joeblo86 1 year ago
@Speedbeetle07 Because its not a true M40.
thumper49802 1 year ago
Your old friend looks a beast, i dont half envy you yanks and your ability to own awesome rifles like this. Good on ya.
punisher1990 1 year ago
nice rifle !
gfr28D 2 years ago
Thank you.
Whitehorze 2 years ago
@Whitehorze very nice rifle. I was curious, does spray-painting your leupold void the lifetime warranty and gurantee? i have a browning a-bolt .30-06 with leupold VX-L. right now it is wrapped in camo tape, but i want to match it to my barrel and stock finish. Can anyone help?????? please and thanks.....live free or die tryn
joeblo86 1 year ago
@joeblo86 If you want to do an easy camo paint job on your rifle, this is what I did. Go to the pet store and get some plastic plants for an aquarium. Get the thin spaced out kind so that the paint can spray through them. Next get 3 different colors of EPOXY spray paint and a bottle of rubbing alcohol from the store.
Use the rubbing alcohol to degrease your rifle, take the darkest color and paint the area you want, then lay down the plastic plants in a pattern and spray the lighter colors.
Whitehorze 1 year ago