Opinions needed for a 40X

[gibrass]

Needing some info on a Remington 40X rifle. Serial number is 183xx. Chambered in 222 Rem Mag, which is stamped into the barrel on left side, just ahead of the receiver. No other markings of any kind are on the left side. On the right side, in same location, is the REP. proof mark, plus the test stamp. Barrel is 27 1/2 inch, and is chrome moly. The bolt handle is swept back, similar to those on the 700s. However, there is no "B" suffix after the serial number as found on the 40XBs. This rifle appears totally unmolested and original, but has the later style bolt. Any thoughts on that, or idea when this might have been made?
Jeff Bartlett

 

[troupe]

Does it have the bolt lug guide, most likely not.

 

[gibrass]

Does it have the bolt lug guide, most likely not.

No, it does not.

 

[jds holler]

Walnut stock? If so is it flat on bottom of forearm or rounded. jd

 

[troupe]

Sounds like a very early model. Especially with the carbon barrel as long as it is a matching barrel to that rifle. It was a few years later when they went to all stainless. Sounds like a nice, early model.

 

[troupe]

Flat bottom was on the 40XBR's and they normally had shorter barrels.

 

[gibrass]

Walnut stock? If so is it flat on bottom of forearm or rounded. jd

Stock is walnut, flat bottom, with a fore end stop. Also has the two barrel bedding screws in the fore end. Having a serial number in the 18xxx and an XB style bolt handle, I wonder if it might be a "transitional" model, made maybe around 1962, and Remington failed to stamp the "B" after the serial number.

 

[troupe]

Does the serial on the bolt match the rifle ? I think one of the other posts was asking about a flat bottom stock, he may have been asking about if it was the BR stock, that is how I took the question.

With the hand stop, it makes it more clear that it is a 40X and not the 40XBR stock, which would be the correct stock. Still, the carbon barrel makes it a earlier model as long as it is the factory installed barrel. The things with the 40X's, people swapped parts on a regular basis to make a complete rifle. Your rifle sounds correct for a earlier model.

I have seen a 40X action, with a newer 700 bolt swapped in and it was sold as a early 40X on here and the seller was asking 40X prices. True it was marked 40X, but when in reality it was just a nice varmint rig and not a collector type rifle. Pics would help on your rifle if you wanted to post them. Sounds like you may have a nice, older 40X.

A very nice, older 40X just sold on this forum a few days back and it was all correct. I had my hands on that rifle and it was a very accurate and very nice example of Remington's finest work back in the day. Someone out there purchased a nice rifle for a collection and a great shooters as well.

Someone else had a 40X stainless action for sale at a crazy price. It was a 40X action in stainless, but for a rifle to build on, other than the 40X designation, which a a lot of people want (nostalgia) me being one of them, a Remington 700 RR single shot stainless action is just as straight for a lot less money, if you can find them even. The 40X means a lot to some and I do like them.

 

[jepp2]

Any thoughts on that, or idea when this might have been made?

May not be pertinent. I owned a 40X much newer than yours. Mine is a 41xxxB. Heavily used by my father and chambered in 22-250. I "assumed" the barrel was near the end of it's life. Thought the 40X was an action in high demand for the better quality. Tried to sell it with the stock, Remington factory 2 oz. trigger and it generated little interest. Wound up parting it out, selling the stock, trigger and keeping the action due to sentimental value to me. Mine would have been late 60's to very early 70's.

 

[jds holler]

Stock is walnut, flat bottom, with a fore end stop. Also has the two barrel bedding screws in the fore end. Having a serial number in the 18xxx and an XB style bolt handle, I wonder if it might be a "transitional" model, made maybe around 1962, and Remington failed to stamp the "B" after the serial number.

Doesn't this sound like a rimfire stock?

Maybe converted to centerfire with appropriate bolt? jd

 

[DaveTooley]

Doesn't this sound like a rimfire stock?

Maybe converted to centerfire with appropriate bolt? jd

No it wouldn't. Sling shooters used them.

 

[gibrass]

Does the serial on the bolt match the rifle ? I think one of the other posts was asking about a flat bottom stock, he may have been asking about if it was the BR stock, that is how I took the question.

With the hand stop, it makes it more clear that it is a 40X and not the 40XBR stock, which would be the correct stock. Still, the carbon barrel makes it a earlier model as long as it is the factory installed barrel. The things with the 40X's, people swapped parts on a regular basis to make a complete rifle. Your rifle sounds correct for a earlier model.

I have seen a 40X action, with a newer 700 bolt swapped in and it was sold as a early 40X on here and the seller was asking 40X prices. True it was marked 40X, but when in reality it was just a nice varmint rig and not a collector type rifle. Pics would help on your rifle if you wanted to post them. Sounds like you may have a nice, older 40X.

A very nice, older 40X just sold on this forum a few days back and it was all correct. I had my hands on that rifle and it was a very accurate and very nice example of Remington's finest work back in the day. Someone out there purchased a nice rifle for a collection and a great shooters as well.

Someone else had a 40X stainless action for sale at a crazy price. It was a 40X action in stainless, but for a rifle to build on, other than the 40X designation, which a a lot of people want (nostalgia) me being one of them, a Remington 700 RR single shot stainless action is just as straight for a lot less money, if you can find them even. The 40X means a lot to some and I do like them.

The bolt has the full serial number etched on the bottom part. Rifle is near mint and appears to have been shot very little. The cutout for the bolt handle is contoured to a perfect fit. I will take some pics and post.
Thanks for all the replies.

 

[Tedk]

This stock had a 40-X action in it in the early '80's

 

[troupe]

Sounds like a very nice original

 

[gibrass]

Pictures. Hope these help. If others needed, please let me know.
More in next post.

 

[gibrass]

More pictures.

 

[DaveTooley]

Very nice early 40X

 

[snert]

correct Dave. Tombstone safety lever, chrome moly barrel, early stock with screws.

Odd thing is the swept bolt, so it was post 722 style, but early 40X style.

Bolt matches the stock inlet, so transitional model.

 

[gibrass]

correct Dave. Tombstone safety lever, chrome moly barrel, early stock with screws.

Odd thing is the swept bolt, so it was post 722 style, but early 40X style.

Bolt matches the stock inlet, so transitional model.

Could this rifle have been built around 1962 (the first year for the swept back bolt, as used in the 700s)?
Does the serial number (18330) possibly indicate a DOM? Would have thought it would have had a "B" suffix.

 

[FNSafari]

Rems typically have a code stamped on the barrel just in front of the action and maybe below the stock line. It is the most useful in dating the rifle. Not sure if the 40X's followed this procedure.