M40A3 Sniper Rifle

The M40A3 is a bolt-action 7.62mmx51mm sniper rifle used by United States Marines Corps, including Scout Snipers and MARSOC.

The M40A3 is based around the design of the Remington model 700. It features a heavy floating barrel and is typically used with 175 gr. M118LR ammunition.

M40A3 Features

The M40A3 is made up from a number of high quality components:

• Schneider 610 /24-inch, 6-groove, 1:12" match-grade heavy barrel
• Schmidt & Bender 3–12x50 Police Marksman II LP scope
  the M40a3's scope rings also allow for the mounting of a Simrad KN200 Night Vision Weapon Sight
• Harris notched swivel type bipod
• A4 Tactical Riflestock made of high quality fibreglass
• Quick Cuff Model Two sling

M40A3 Specifications

M40A3 - Images and Further Info

M40A3 sniper rifle. The fibre-glass stock has adjustable length-of-pull due to a buttstock spacer system. The stock also features a adjustable saddle-type cheekpiece.

photo : US DoD

A USMC sniper adjusts the sights on his M40A3 sniper rifle. Note the M16 rifle laying close at hand - snipers will often carry a carbine or assault rifle as a secondary weapon.

US DoD photo by LCPL JUSTIN MASON, USMC

A USMC scout sniper takes aim with a M40A3 sniper rifle. A trained Marine sniper can engage targets up to 1 km away with the M40A3.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lucian Friel (RELEASED)

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