Remington model 40-X

[CalFed]

I won this 40-X at an online estate sale and recently picked it up after the 10 day "cooling off" period. I got a chance to look it over and it really looks good. Stock and metal are fine.

 

[dirtworks5]

That looks like a nice one. Put some redfield international sights on it and you are on your way!

 

[diyj98]

Great rifles. Most of the ones I've owned were highly accurate.

 

[snert]

10 day wait to buy a 22 target rifle...now that defies even the "logic" used for the 10 day cooling off period argument.

That said, nice rifle

 

[Steve K]

The Remington 40X is a beautiful rifle, you made a good choice. I guess the ten day "cooling off" works if you had a hot day at the range planned.

 

[GotRDid]

Gorgeous Stock grain!

 

[CalFed]

Thanks, guys!

I had a chance to make a quick stop at the range. I was able to zero the rifle and shoot a 5 shot group before I had to leave. Five rounds at 50 yards with Eley black box match--.445"

I'm wondering how much the cheap Chinese BSA scope is affecting the precision. Surprisingly, even after being shipped across the country, the scope was nearly zeroed at 25 yards (maybe 1/4 minute to left off (with Wolf match extra), with elevation right on). I also didn't have a chance to clean the bore, which might have been a good thing.

I feel that with some additional ammo testing and maybe a better scope, this rifle is capable of more. Also, there was a moderate cross wind, which I didn't attempt to correct for and which may have caused some horizontal dispersion.

 

[GotRDid]

Another drool worthy stock image; mine from the CMP 20 yrs ago.

 

[GotRDid]

Some really beautiful rifles were available though the CMP South Store back in the day.

 

[danny]

That looks like a nice one. Put some redfield international sights on it and you are on your way!

Yep,
It needs some sights on it.

Danny

 

[CalFed]

That looks like a nice one. Put some redfield international sights on it and you are on your way!

I've got several Redfield Olympic, International and Palma rear sights and a hatful of the Olympic front tunnels. I'll give it a go with the sights.

 

[CalFed]

10 day wait to buy a 22 target rifle...now that defies even the "logic" used for the 10 day cooling off period argument.

That said, nice rifle

Yep...I tried to convince the FFL that I was sufficiently dispassionate to take the rifle right away, but no dice.

 

[CalFed]

Another drool worthy stock image; mine from the CMP 20 yrs ago.
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You've got some really fine looking rifles, GotRDid

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

FWIW, I would keep that scope on there. find some RWS or ELI and see which ammo shoots best. MAY be an easy way to see what the rifle likes best? great looking rifle.

 

[CalFed]

Was shooting my weekly small bore match today and after the match got a chance to shoot the new 40X at 50 yards using the Eley Red Box Tenex. Did a bit better than the Eley Black Box Match--.285". Five rounds.

 

[jds holler]

It's hard to believe, but until a few years ago, those stocks were getable from Numerich for 60 some bucks. I wish I'd bought three or four of em when I got mine.

That is one nice rifle, and it shoots. jd

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

It's hard to believe, but until a few years ago, those stocks were getable from Numerich for 60 some bucks. I wish I'd bought three or four of em when I got mine.

That is one nice rifle, and it shoots. jd

add me to the list who did not purchase clean 40x stock right before my eyes!

 

[CalFed]

It's hard to believe, but until a few years ago, those stocks were getable from Numerich for 60 some bucks. I wish I'd bought three or four of em when I got mine.

That is one nice rifle, and it shoots. jd

Story of my life...I'm always at least a day late on those good deals.

 

[CalFed]

One of the posters on the Sniper's hide forum suggested that a more accurate method of measuring group size was measuring the outside edge of the grease ring and subtracting the bullet diameter. I tried it and got a slightly smaller group size...

.457-.215 = .242"

 

[alintx]

Most of my rimfires shot their best groups after running several rounds thru it. I think it has to do with laying down the lube of whatever bullet you're using. Try the group after running about 15 thru it and see if it's better