M-40 clone pics with greenie scope

[paperpuncher]

So , like some others here I got the bug to built a Vietnam era M40 clone for vintage sniper match competition. I wanted to make it as period correct as possible but a real deal scope is by no means in my meager budget. I picked up a 3x9x40 Redfield and went to work. Its by no means a perfect match but definitely a 20 footer. I am pretty happy with the effort overall. Now I need to put it back together. Special thanks to a member here who helped out by providing vintage scope repair info

 

[ShtrRdy]

What kind of scope base and rings were used during that time?

 

[paperpuncher]

What kind of scope base and rings were used during that time?

Something like this Windage adjustable Redfield with low 4 screw rings There are nuances to the originals that I am not completely familiar with but this is the addictive idea

 

[Evlshnngns]

I was just searching the local classifieds for a r700 308 for the same purpose. Sounds fun, keep us updated.

 

[butchlambert]

A few different scopes were used on the M40s.

 

[paperpuncher]

Finally got it paired to its better half Shoots pretty good The scope exceeded my expectations