What would you set up for a retro standard rifle outfit. Have a El Paso Weaver T 16 with a moa dot. It's probably 1965. Thinking one of the Remington's same period. Nothing altered or so rare and expensive its unobtainable, rules out Winchester 52s

Have a 1712 with a Leopold just want a fun gun , all suggestions appreciated .

Boats

boats wrote:What would you set up for a retro standard rifle outfit. Have a El Paso Weaver T 16 with a moa dot. It's probably 1965. Thinking one of the Remington's same period. Nothing altered or so rare and expensive its unobtainable, rules out Winchester 52s

Have a 1712 with a Leopold just want a fun gun , all suggestions appreciated .

Boats

Get a CMP 40-X, replace the stock with the McMillan, drop on your scope. Enjoy.

Boats, On of the more popular guns around here back in the 80's was the 540X Remington. I had one, wish I'd have kept it.

Al Foust

40X in a Fagin stock.

540x is what I am thinking. I don't think I can get a 40x to make weight with a correct period stock. New synthetic yes, not looking for new though.

Boats

Are you talking 'hunter' or 'standard'?

There have been many 40x rifles in the standard class.

Standard rifle. Steel Weaver T 16 is pretty heavy too 40x may make weight if modified, I want no alteration from factory. Correct me if I am wrong. Meanwhile will see if I can find 40 x factory specs from a old gun digest

Boats

boats wrote:Standard rifle....40x may make weight if modified, I want no alteration from factory....

The most common configurations of the 40-X may have trouble making weight if you leave the 28 inch barrel unaltered, not to mention the factory supplied 3-P fence post (stock).

I assumed your desire was to have an "ideal" standard rifle built on a classic chassis. I'm unaware of any factory 40-X configurations that are closely aligned with Standard rifle specs.

I've got a Walther KKM in a Walther UIT stock I'd be willing to sell. Great two stage trigger. No sights. If I remember correctly, it was made in '61. However, it is pretty heavy, so it might not make weight. I'll give you a good price on it though.

Thanks but just sold a Anschutz Super Match 54 that would have had the same weight and remodel issues. That scope was on a 64 MS 25 years ago probably the best choice if I go forward with my "Retro"plan. Other option would be one of the Remington 540's

It's just a project, have a modern competitive outfit

Boats

A friend of mine has a 540X he is going to be selling soon, but I'll be buying it.