Which Remington 700 to mod to M40?

frakn · April 8, 2013, 01:51 AM

First time post! Go easy on me

I'm trying to replicate an M40 as close as I can for my next rifle, and I am planning to mod everything except the original Remington Model 700 action. Can I get away with just buying a Model 700 ADL, or would I need to get something like a 700 SPS or a 700P? Those look nicer, but, since I'm hoping to swap out the stock and the barrel, I don't know if it even makes a difference.

AllenJ · April 8, 2013, 11:03 AM

Welcome Frakn,

The model 700's action is the same throughout the entire line, with the exception of finish, so yes you can use the ADL in your build.

Scorch · April 8, 2013, 11:38 AM

Remington sold a M40 replica rifle a few years back, you can find them on the auction sites. Buying a factory-made M40 would probably be cheaper than trying to build your own.

If you are trying to build a replica of a M40A2 (current USMC sniper rifle with the MacMillan stock), you should buy a Rem 700 ADL or SPS or a used donor rifle and modify from there (make sure you get the short action). The action is the same no matter what model you start with.

April 8, 2013, 01:51 AM	#1
frakn Junior Member Join Date: April 7, 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 4	Which Remington 700 to mod to M40? First time post! Go easy on me I'm trying to replicate an M40 as close as I can for my next rifle, and I am planning to mod everything except the original Remington Model 700 action. Can I get away with just buying a Model 700 ADL, or would I need to get something like a 700 SPS or a 700P? Those look nicer, but, since I'm hoping to swap out the stock and the barrel, I don't know if it even makes a difference.

April 8, 2013, 11:38 AM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,249	Remington sold a M40 replica rifle a few years back, you can find them on the auction sites. Buying a factory-made M40 would probably be cheaper than trying to build your own. If you are trying to build a replica of a M40A2 (current USMC sniper rifle with the MacMillan stock), you should buy a Rem 700 ADL or SPS or a used donor rifle and modify from there (make sure you get the short action). The action is the same no matter what model you start with. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

April 8, 2013, 11:03 AM	#2
AllenJ Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,766	Welcome Frakn, The model 700's action is the same throughout the entire line, with the exception of finish, so yes you can use the ADL in your build.