M40 clone?

[Farmerj]

So last winter I finally got my .260 Remington barrel and the .280 Remington stuff to put together.

The model 10 action I had is set up as a prs style with a MDT XRS chassis.

Two weeks ago I came across a decent deal on a Model 11 rifle and snagged it.

I really liked the B&C Alaskan I got on the rifle I got from @JLS …

Enough so I opted for one for the .260 Remington… they don’t make the Alaskan for savage, but they do make an M40 Tactical/Varmint stock.

But the most reasonable option was actually an M40 clone style. Partly because it’s got a long 14.25” LOP.

Rifle weighs in at 10lb 8 oz.

So now I’m considering finding a M40 replica scope for it.

I’m really excited to see where this leads.

 

[spesh]

 

[Farmerj]

With the write up on the development of the M40, it’s easier to just post the link.

Hi-Lux M40 3X-9X Dual Focal Plane Riflescope

In 1965, the U.S. Marine Corps began its search for a new rifle and scope combo to serve as their official combat sniper rifle.

hi-luxoptics.com