dating a rem 40-x

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rsmithsr

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( i know little about 40-x's. purchase was based on it being a single shot action)
the ad listed it as a 40-xbbr
serial number is 0536xxB
bbl marks are WC
blued action, ss bbl, 27.5"
300 win mag
wood stock inlet on the underside for an adjustable handstop
the std id from bbl marks leaves the year of assembly wide open
1956,1982,2008
i so not know if a '56 bbl would not be used until the '60's ???
what say you ??
thanks
 
40XBBR-
straight,perpendicular,round knob 721/722 bolt handle?
or
swept 700 bolt handle?

Anti bind rail in rcvr & RH bolt lug?

Walnut stock w/ hand stop rail?
(XB configuration s/shot stk)

XBBR(ctr fire) & XRBR(rim fire) were synthetic stocked since the 90's

The "B" serial number suffix letter does NOT specify model/configuration.

All XBBR's were chrome moly receivers.

40XB single shots(27-1/4" Bbl) were offered in chrome moly & stainless receivers.

3 Bbl lengths in XBBR's over the years
20" Light weight(BR market)
24" Medium weight(BR market)
27-1/4" Hvy weight(Palma market)

configurations changed over the years as models & calibers were dropped.


0536XXB-"82 yr of manufacture
 
i have pics only, the rifle is not here yet.
BUT
your 1982 on the serial number does match the bbl date marking(aug 1982)

i knew you were out there...
thanks

Dans40X said:
40XBBR-
straight,perpendicular,round knob 721/722 bolt handle?
or
swept 700 bolt handle?

Anti bind rail in rcvr & RH bolt lug?

Walnut stock w/ hand stop rail?
(XB configuration s/shot stk)

XBBR(ctr fire) & XRBR(rim fire) were synthetic stocked since the 90's

The "B" serial number suffix letter does NOT specify model/configuration.

All XBBR's were chrome moly receivers.

40XB single shots(27-1/4" Bbl) were offered in chrome moly & stainless receivers.

3 Bbl lengths in XBBR's over the years
20" Light weight(BR market)
24" Medium weight(BR market)
27-1/4" Hvy weight(Palma market)

configurations changed over the years as models & calibers were dropped.


0536XXB-"82 yr of manufacture
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Dans40X said:
40XBBR-
straight,perpendicular,round knob 721/722 bolt handle?
or
swept 700 bolt handle?this

Anti bind rail in rcvr & RH bolt lug? yes

Walnut stock w/ hand stop rail? yes
(XB configuration s/shot stk)

XBBR(ctr fire) & XRBR(rim fire) were synthetic stocked since the 90's no

The "B" serial number suffix letter does NOT specify model/configuration.

All XBBR's were chrome moly receivers.

40XB single shots(27-1/4" Bbl) were offered in chrome moly & stainless receivers.


3 Bbl lengths in XBBR's over the years
20" Light weight(BR market)
24" Medium weight(BR market)
27-1/4" Hvy weight(Palma market) 27+ heavy flat muzzle face

configurations changed over the years as models & calibers were dropped.


0536XXB-"82 yr of manufacture
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Anti bind rail in rcvr & bolt lug-

The above started on late 6 digit/7 digit 700 receivers.

The 6/7 digit receivers pre-date the A pre-fix serial numbered receivers starting in '73-ish.

The bolt lock safety cut in the bolt body was dropped when the X Mark trigger groups were introduced in 2006.
 
Photos of 40x specs.

https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/remington-40-xb-h2.3998842/

And more https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/40x.4005075/

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I had one of those in 25-06. It was a 40x Rangemaster with a 27.5 inch Stainless Steel barrel. It was a beautiful rifle and shot reasonably well.

I removed the barrel and chambered it in 6BR to make my first BENCHREST Rifle. I took the barrel and put it on a Remington 700 BDL that was previously a 270. I then took that to a gun show and sold it.

Later I took the whole thing apart to true the action. That is when I found out that the machine work on a 40x was no better, or worse, than any other 700.
 
i took it apart after deciding i was going with a new bbl.
the lugs in the recvr have furrows...not a flat surface. you can see the furrows continue past the holt lug engagement.
i was hoping but no more.
the bolt now matches the lugs.
this was suppose to be an inexpensive target rifle( not full blown br).
do i resurface both or just shoot it as is??
been this way since 1982.

jackie schmidt said:
I had one of those in 25-06. It was a 40x Rangemaster with a 27.5 inch Stainless Steel barrel. It was a beautiful rifle and shot reasonably well.

I removed the barrel and chambered it in 6BR to make my first BENCHREST Rifle. I took the barrel and put it on a Remington 700 BDL that was previously a 270. I then took that to a gun show and sold it.

Later I took the whole thing apart to true the action. That is when I found out that the machine work on a 40x was no better, or worse, than any other 700.
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