The M40 rifle is a bolt-action sniper rifle used by the United States Marine Corps. [1] It has had four variants: the M40, M40A1, M40A3, and M40A5. [2] The M40 was introduced in 1966. The changeover to the A1 model was completed in the 1970s, the …

Apr 12, 2019 · From the steaming jungles of Vietnam to the searing sands of Desert Storm, U.S. Marine Corps M40-series rifles have earned their reputation as robust, precision battlefield instruments in...

Shop the USMC M40A5, the latest in precision sniper rifles. Known for its enhanced accuracy and durability, it's perfect for serious shooters and collectors alike.

Jul 16, 2019 · For example, the .451-caliber Whitworth rifle, with its 1:20-inch-twist hexagonal rifling and its side-mounted telescopic sight, made Confederate snipers a meaningful battlefield threat.

Feb 1, 2024 · Its accuracy, reliability, and endurance have birthed a generation of precision rifles that ultimately pay homage to its design. While an in-depth history is comprehensive, this exercise is brief. But it provides context and understanding of the history of the M40 rifle in Vietnam.

Aug 31, 2023 · Long-time gun maker Remington introduced their bolt-action "Model 700" rifle series in 1962 to the American public and police forces. It was this rifle that went on to form the basis of the US Marine Corps (USMC) standardized sniper weapon - …

Restored M40 from Iron Brigade Armory by retired LtCol Norm Chandler and Retired Armorer Dewitt “Tiny” Briggs. These rifles are more faithful to the original M40 than the first Remington reproduction, right down to the clip-loading slots in the top of the action.

Discover the story of the M40 Sniper Rifle, a vital tool in US military history. Learn how it evolved and its role in sniper warfare and defense technology.

Oct 1, 2002 · Designated the M40 by the Marines, the rifle was in simplest terms a Model 700 with sporter style non checkered walnut stock and a heavy barrel in .308 Win. Where it differed from the commercial version of the ADL model was in the addition of …

The M40A1 is an outstanding system, very capable of extreme levels of accuracy, though the older M118 ammo tended to hold the rifle back to about 1 MOA, but the new M118LR (designed by the USMC) really unleashed the potential of these rifles with accuracy improving to …