M40A1
Unofficial
names/slang: n/a
Function:
Sniper rifle
Date
deployed: unavailable
Contractor:
Specially trained armorers at Quantico, Virginia
Unit cost:
$2,105
Length:
44.0"
Weight:
14.5 lbs.
Rate of Fire:
n/a, bolt-action
Ammo type:
7.62mm, 5 round magazine
Guidance:
Visual
Range:
approx. 914 m (max.) |
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Features:
The M40A1 sniper rifle is based on the Remington
model 700. It is a heavy barrel, bolt action,
magazine fed 7.62mm rifle that is optimized for
accuracy with Match Grade ammunition. The rifle is
equipped with a special 10 power Unertl sniper
scope. With scope, the rifle weighs approximately
14.5 pounds. It is equipped with a built-in five
round magazine. This weapon is hand-made by
specially trained and qualified armorers at
Quantico, Virginia. The unique characteristics of
the M40A1 Sniper Rifle are: commercial
competition-grade heavy barrel, McMillan fiberglass
stock and butt pad, modified Winchester Model 70
floorplate and trigger guard, and modified and
lightened trigger. In addition, each stock is epoxy
bedded for accuracy and all weapons must shoot less
than one minute of angle (MOA).
Background: The M40A1 was put into
service in the 1970s to meet the need of a long
range sniper rifle. Each rifle is hand built by
specially trained and qualified personnel at the
Marine Corps Marksmanship Training Unit (MTU) at
Quantico, Virginia.
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