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Remington M40 308 USMC Commemorative

1988z01
Hello All:

Looking into a .308 and I ran across a new Remington M40 USMC Commemorative. Now I know absolutely nothing about this thing, and haven't found too many posts regarding it.

Does anyone have any personal experience with one? Would one be better off spending the extra for the 700 M24, or is the deal in the 700 Police, or VTR? Like everything, I am sure that I am asking for a comparison of apples, oranges, and bananas. Just knew a few of you folks have more 308s than toes, and could lead me to the best long range Remington for the money.
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  • armilite
    A real M24, M40 WILL COST YOU 2-3 times more than a Remington 700 Police or similar rifle. Is it worth it it's hard to say. The M24,M40's have considerably more hand work performed on them. If it's a commemorative of any kind you probably won't want to shoot it as it would be worth more as a collector piece than something you'd want to shoot. I'm in a similar situation as you looking into a similar rifle.
    The Remington with a 20" barrel doesn't do much for me. I want a 24-26 inch barrel. But I'm in no big hurry just a future project. I'm sure some one will come along here and can add a lot more than I can.
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  • tsr1965
    I wouldn't buy it as an investment, as it will never appreciate in value. It is actully nothing like a real model M24, or M40. As it is not like either one of the two sniper rifles, other than looking like them, and having the commerative title like them, it will not shoot like them. The real ones, shoot so nice, that even blind NY state Governer David Patterson could shoot them...[:0][:0][:0]

    I would stay away from it
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  • nononsense
    1988z01,

    "...and could lead me to the best long range Remington for the money."

    If this is your actual premise then I would skip the commemorative route and go for the best rifle in the first place. The commemorative rifles have added price structure but no additional improvements or increased accuracy. They are simply a rendition of an earlier, possibly historic firearm. They are not the real deal nor are some of them close.

    If you want a commemorative, this is the guy to contact:

    http://www.chuckmawhinney.com/

    Be aware that these have wood stocks and as such will be subject to the vagaries of the weather.

    In this same or similar vein, there are companies which replicate the various models of other 'sniper' battle rifles. These will include the M24, M40A1, M40A3 and the M40A5.

    Some of the original M40A1 stocks have been circulated and are now in the hands of the general public. These were sold with a certificate of authentication that they were original and served on battle rifles. The prices, as you might imagine, were astonishing to say the least. But the good news is that McMillan produces a copy of the original right down to the camouflage pattern for an appropriate price.

    The rest of the project, to build an exact copy, will take time and effort to locate the proper receiver configuration with the proper serial number range. Then there is the scope mount/rings along with other pertinent details of the original. This is expensive and really unnecessary if your goal is simply to have an accurate .308 Win. on a Remington platform.

    Remington M700 actions vary little if any for the general public. The number of models available usually feature a different stock or barrel length/contour in order to appease the portion of the public they are trying to entice. I suggest that you buy the least expensive variation with the barrel length and contour you want and plan to replace the stock with one better suited to consistent accuracy. This can be a McMillan, H-S Precision or even one of the newer ones from Bell and Carlson. If you have to succumb to the plywood versions then I would look at 'Stockysstocks' for a selection.

    After that it's a matter of pillar bedding with a good trigger job for the minimum entry rifle. If this is a little below your expectations then I suggest calling one of the better custom rifle builders to get exactly what you want first go-'round and save a bunch of money at the start. I can supply names if your need suggestions.

    Remember that the quality of the glass, rings and base will have a significant impact on your consistency and accuracy. A $200.00 scope will NOT have the performance of a top-of-the-line manufacturer no matter what the frugal folks want you to believe.

    I would treat this as a research project with the end goal of getting what you want the first time rather than trying to crawl your way up the ladder. If you need more information or suggestion, post again of feel free to use my e-mail in my profile.

    Best.
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