Question about Rem 40XB

[Field_2_Fork]

I'm likely buying the rifle shown below, I know next to nothing about Rem's or 40X - have started doing some reading, but am not able to figure out what the bolt/screw is at the rear of the action, opposite the bolt.

My best guess is a thread in/out bolt release?

Also, would this be the original wood stock beneath the paint and pin stripes?

I'm told it has a nearly new Dennis Sorenson barrel (Canadian), 2 oz Shilen trigger, bedded, weighs 9lbs with no scope.

I seem to like older rifles and think this would be a fun way to up my BR shooting a little. I've shot a local club league for 2 years now (100, 200, 300 score) with factory rifles, and see this as a nice step up for a reasonable cost.

 

[SBS]

Yes, someone's idea of a better bolt release. More than likely the trigger has no bolt release built into it, so a separate bolt stop was required. No, no factory 40X stock has this shape..

 

[243winxb]

I would not buy till more is know about the rifle. I own a 1970s 40X Rangemaster, as it came from the factory. 27" barrel, S2.

The factory BR stock had a flat forearm, like someone took a saw to it.

This thread has photos & info on the older 40x rifles. Link

Not sure what this is? Something to removes slop in the bolt? Whats the silver part of the scope? Somethink to increase magnification?

An expert will come along soon, we can both learn. A test fire, to see how accurate would help. 5 shots, 4 groups, should average 1/2" or less @ 100 yards.

 

[Albany Mountain]

It’s just a long screw with a head big enough to easily unscrew out when the bolt needs to be removed. It’s being used as a bolt stop.

 

[Murray Brook]

@Field_2_Fork Dennis Sorensen is a gunsmith in B.C. Canada. AKA guntech on HuntingBC. Got a very good rep. You could probably get some info from him on that rifle on that site

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[243winxb]

Weaver rings. & old scope don't add value.

 

[Field_2_Fork]

Weaver rings. & old scope don't add value.

Agreed, I'll be leaving those with the seller. I may look for a glossy Leupold.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

That silver tube is a siebert booster tube. The stock is a lee six. The curiously large screw is a bolt stop. That can be replaced with a more appropriate one easily and itll make a nice rifle

 

[Liven The Dream]

Is it the Picture or is the Bolt Handel Bent Up

 

[Field_2_Fork]

That silver tube is a siebert booster tube. The stock is a lee six. The curiously large screw is a bolt stop. That can be replaced with a more appropriate one easily and itll make a nice rifle

Thanks for the stock info, nice to know.

 

[Field_2_Fork]

Is it the Picture or is the Bolt Handel Bent Up

I think it's the picture, I'll post another view below. Hopefully it hasn't been Bubba'd.

 

[Field_2_Fork]

Heres a view from the bolt side.

And the rest of the items that come with the package, lots of brass some loaded, some primed, (a fair bit of which is new I believe), dies etc. $1100 (Canadian) for the package - without the scope.

 

[jcm800]

Good deal if the bore looks new. Check the fired brass neck dia vs a loaded round to confirm its not a tight neck chamber.