Military grade rifle???
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Scharfschuetzer
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It all depends on the state that you live in. Each state has its own laws regarding firearm's ownership. Google the state shooting association for the state you reside in for more detailed info. You might also check for a local shooting club for some advice.
As far at the M24 goes, as it's a bolt action rifle, it should be legal in virtually every state. Perhaps some of the east coast or NE states have some provisos, but in all the states that I've lived in or been stationed in, they've been perfectly leagal.
Post which state and county you live and I'm sure a resident of same will give you the correct info.
As far at the M24 goes, as it's a bolt action rifle, it should be legal in virtually every state. Perhaps some of the east coast or NE states have some provisos, but in all the states that I've lived in or been stationed in, they've been perfectly leagal.
Post which state and county you live and I'm sure a resident of same will give you the correct info.
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semi_problomatic
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There's actually a gov't program to sell M1's and M1A's to civilians. Wish I could remember the link....Still 1k for a rifle...but I also saw where Rem was taking M24's that they were redoing for the military, rebarreling them with match barrels and making sure they were G2G before selling them. It was a tiered program. Actual sniper qual'd folks got first pick, then active duty military, then Nat G, then (maybe) retiree's, gov't agencies and finally civilians. I think they were going for $2500 or more.
"Military grade" really doesn't mean anything when you're talking about rifles. Their stuff isn't even always the best. Shocking, I know.
If you want an M24, you can get one made by a custom shop (like TBA or GAP or ....) or you can wait until the ones Remington is selling right now find their way onto the used market.
As for how you get them, call a place that makes them, give them your credit card, and wait 4-12 months for it to show up at your local dealer.
If you want an M24, you can get one made by a custom shop (like TBA or GAP or ....) or you can wait until the ones Remington is selling right now find their way onto the used market.
As for how you get them, call a place that makes them, give them your credit card, and wait 4-12 months for it to show up at your local dealer.
As Zoomie said, just buy this.
http://www.gaprecision.net/mil-spec-rifles/us-army-m-24.html
http://www.gaprecision.net/mil-spec-rifles/us-army-m-24.html
So you're dead set on it coming from Remington, huh?
They operate through distributors who in turn operate through dealers and retailers.
http://www.remington.com/sitecore/content/Remington/pages/support/retail-locator.aspx
They operate through distributors who in turn operate through dealers and retailers.
http://www.remington.com/sitecore/content/Remington/pages/support/retail-locator.aspx
Hey Junk,
There is so such thing as "military grade" which makes we wonder: how old are you?
The M24 is a Remington 700 chambered in .308, it can only hold 4 rounds and you can buy it virtually at any gun store or gun show if you are of legal age, and I imagine the only "state" not permitted in are DC and NYC.
Down in Houston they can be had for around $600. I generally don't bother with www.gunbroker.com unless I'm spending around $1,000. Remington is a big company with a national distribution network. They don't sell directly to consumers unless you go through their Custom Shop.
Here are mine both are .308s way above military grade.
There is so such thing as "military grade" which makes we wonder: how old are you?
The M24 is a Remington 700 chambered in .308, it can only hold 4 rounds and you can buy it virtually at any gun store or gun show if you are of legal age, and I imagine the only "state" not permitted in are DC and NYC.
Down in Houston they can be had for around $600. I generally don't bother with www.gunbroker.com unless I'm spending around $1,000. Remington is a big company with a national distribution network. They don't sell directly to consumers unless you go through their Custom Shop.
Here are mine both are .308s way above military grade.
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Kick it Old School
Kick it old school....get one of these:
Picked up this Cal .30 M1, a Springfield Armory 1955 model, Collector's Grade from the Civilian Marksmanship Program. She's a real beauty.
Here's a video:
http://youtu.be/SmPO9tI0xoI?hd=1
Kick it old school....get one of these:
Picked up this Cal .30 M1, a Springfield Armory 1955 model, Collector's Grade from the Civilian Marksmanship Program. She's a real beauty.
Here's a video:
http://youtu.be/SmPO9tI0xoI?hd=1
semi_problomatic
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Maybe he meant milspec...
I'm saying they're not a custom shop like GAP or a true custom gunsmith. You'll probably have to talk to a retailer who will contact a distributor who will contact the factory to order what you want. And after all that, you'll not be able to venture far from their canned offerings, if you can deviate at all. Call them and find out for sure. 1-315-895-3288.
The custom shop site says this:
Or just call GAP Monday morning, talk directly to the shop, and maybe even the man, that will build your rifle, tell them exactly what components you want (specify all Remington parts if you want), and then enjoy the result. I really think you'll get what you want, faster, at a better price that way.
The custom shop site says this:
Or just call GAP Monday morning, talk directly to the shop, and maybe even the man, that will build your rifle, tell them exactly what components you want (specify all Remington parts if you want), and then enjoy the result. I really think you'll get what you want, faster, at a better price that way.
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Cheapshooter
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A 13 pound, mil spec $3500 sniper rifle for hunting what exactly?
To the OP:
You asked the question, "what goes into a custom rifle?" I'll try to answer that for you.
1. A lot of custom riflesmiths use the Remington action, because it is arguably the most common and available action out there--and it's an excellent basis for a custom rifle. But, buying the action is only the first step.
The custom builder then does the following:
a. Blueprint the action. This means machining and fitting parts so that they are exactly to the original specification.
b. True the action. Tolerances are tightened considerably; locking lugs have 100% concentric contact with the locking surfaces. The bolt face is squared; the ejector and extractor is adjusted and tuned for 100% engagement and reliability.
c. The lockwork (trigger assembly) is tuned and adjusted for a clean, crisp repeatable pull weight that is safe to work with.
d. The recoil lug is usually replaced with a precision ground lug that will be perfectly square to the receiver face, and also perfectly square to the barrel shoulder.
e. A precision barrel is selected. Usually this means a Kreiger, Bartlein or Obermayer barrel--these three are rifled using the single-point cut method. The rifling is cut one groove at a time, with the cutter removing a minute amount of metal each time. After the rifling, the barrel is gauged to a most exacting standard. Cut rifled barrels hold the standard for extreme accuracy.
f. The chamber is cut to tight specifications to hold the ogive of the chambered round very close to the lands, perfectly centered in the bore of the rifle. The crown is finished, usually with a counterbore to protect the crown itself. The bore is then hand lapped to a mirror finish.
g. The stock is then mated to the action carefully; bedded and mounted with extreme care and precision.
Be well advised that quality doesn't come cheap. The wait times can be as long as a year or more. But if you have patience, and can pay the tariff, you will get a rifle that is a dream to shoot.
And since you mentioned Texas Brigade Armory:
This is the M40A3, with a few options.
Built on the Remington 700 action, with a 20 MOA base, and Badger Ordnance DBM. It uses AICS magazines, in .308 Winchester.
The optic is the 8-32x56 Nightforce NXS, with mil-dot reticle.
It also has a Harris swivel bipod, and it's in the McMillan A3 stock. The barrel is a 26 inch Bartlein, 1-11.25 twist.
If you want to carry it, be prepared--the rifle weighs 16 lb, with scope. Yes, it's a heavy beast. But Mike Lau--who does ALL the building on his rifles--guarantees 1/4 minute groups with match ammo in all conditions. This rifle does BETTER--it's the most accurate rifle I own, and outshoots a .220 Swift benchrest rifle that I have.
It's not cheap--with the scope and tripod, I have over $5500.00 invested. But, for the rifle's purpose and end use (it is a duty rifle) it is money well spent.
I hope that this helps you in your decision.
You asked the question, "what goes into a custom rifle?" I'll try to answer that for you.
1. A lot of custom riflesmiths use the Remington action, because it is arguably the most common and available action out there--and it's an excellent basis for a custom rifle. But, buying the action is only the first step.
The custom builder then does the following:
a. Blueprint the action. This means machining and fitting parts so that they are exactly to the original specification.
b. True the action. Tolerances are tightened considerably; locking lugs have 100% concentric contact with the locking surfaces. The bolt face is squared; the ejector and extractor is adjusted and tuned for 100% engagement and reliability.
c. The lockwork (trigger assembly) is tuned and adjusted for a clean, crisp repeatable pull weight that is safe to work with.
d. The recoil lug is usually replaced with a precision ground lug that will be perfectly square to the receiver face, and also perfectly square to the barrel shoulder.
e. A precision barrel is selected. Usually this means a Kreiger, Bartlein or Obermayer barrel--these three are rifled using the single-point cut method. The rifling is cut one groove at a time, with the cutter removing a minute amount of metal each time. After the rifling, the barrel is gauged to a most exacting standard. Cut rifled barrels hold the standard for extreme accuracy.
f. The chamber is cut to tight specifications to hold the ogive of the chambered round very close to the lands, perfectly centered in the bore of the rifle. The crown is finished, usually with a counterbore to protect the crown itself. The bore is then hand lapped to a mirror finish.
g. The stock is then mated to the action carefully; bedded and mounted with extreme care and precision.
Be well advised that quality doesn't come cheap. The wait times can be as long as a year or more. But if you have patience, and can pay the tariff, you will get a rifle that is a dream to shoot.
And since you mentioned Texas Brigade Armory:
This is the M40A3, with a few options.
Built on the Remington 700 action, with a 20 MOA base, and Badger Ordnance DBM. It uses AICS magazines, in .308 Winchester.
The optic is the 8-32x56 Nightforce NXS, with mil-dot reticle.
It also has a Harris swivel bipod, and it's in the McMillan A3 stock. The barrel is a 26 inch Bartlein, 1-11.25 twist.
If you want to carry it, be prepared--the rifle weighs 16 lb, with scope. Yes, it's a heavy beast. But Mike Lau--who does ALL the building on his rifles--guarantees 1/4 minute groups with match ammo in all conditions. This rifle does BETTER--it's the most accurate rifle I own, and outshoots a .220 Swift benchrest rifle that I have.
It's not cheap--with the scope and tripod, I have over $5500.00 invested. But, for the rifle's purpose and end use (it is a duty rifle) it is money well spent.
I hope that this helps you in your decision.
