Okay Lee24...I'll play for a little bit. Do you care to comment on Senich's quote from Remington on the origin's of the M40 stock? This seems to refute your claim of the Bishop MonteCarlo Sporter pattern as the basis.
Quote
The walnut stock, a sporter-type with an integral cheek rest (Monte Carlo style with cheekpiece), was described by Remington as a "ADL type for 5-round BDL-type magazine, no fore end tip or grip cap, 13-3/8 inch length of pull (factory standard), no checkering, non-detachable swivels, oil finish"