M40A1/Accurized Remington 700
The M40A1 is the standard issue sniper rifle for the U.S. Marines
Concidered by some to be a semi-obsolete rifle, the M40A1 has been employed sucessfuly for many years. The U.S. Marines have used the M40A1 in a variety of conflicts around the world with devistating results.
The Marine corps definition of the sniper role reads:
Marine sniper - A marine highly trained in field skills and marksmanship, who delivers long-range pecision fire on select targets from concealed positions in support of combat operations.
Calibre: 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 win)
Operation: Bolt Action (Remington 700 Short Action)
Feed: 5-Round internal magazine
Weight: 14.5 pounds
Length: 44 inches
Sights: 10x Unertl
Barrel: 416 Stainless Steel
24" length, 1right hand twist in 12 inches (some have 1 in 10 in.)
5 lands & grooves.
Stock: McMillan Fiberglass
Manufacturer: Atkinson Gun Company
H-S Percision
Hart Barrels (special order)
Max Effective Range: 800 meters (875 yards)
Expected Accuracy: 1 MOA with M118 (Ammo is limiting factor)
Muzzle Velocity (avg): 173-grain special ball - 2600 fps
168-grain Match Round - 2550 fps
