M40A3 Sniper Rifle
The M40A3 is a bolt-action 7.62mmx51mm sniper rifle used by United States Marine Corp, 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
| weight: | 16.5 lbs |
| length: | 44.25 inches |
| barrel length: | 24 inches |
| action : | bolt-action |
| muzzle velocity : | 2,550 feet per second |
| range : | 1,000 meters |
| caliber : | 7.62mmx51mm NATO |
| magazine : | 5 round box magazine |
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)
