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). 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.
Manufacturer: Specially trained armorers at Quantico, Virginia.
Length: 44 inches (111.76 centimeters)
Barrel length: 24 inches (61 centimeters)
Weight: 14.5 pounds (6.58 kilograms)
Bore diameter: 7.62mm (.308 inches)
Maximum effective range: 1000 yards (914 meters)
Muzzle velocity: 2550 feet (777 meters) per second
Chamber pressure: 50,000 psi
Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
Unit Replacement Cost: $2,10
