There are lots of types, such as 700 sendero, 700 police, m24 sws and m40a1. The m40a5 gas sniper rifle from asg is a new take on the m40 series rifle, featuring a gas powered bolt and adjustable fps. Detailed specifications on the retro m4066 sniper rifle. As far as i know, the m40 has never been available to the public. A boltaction sniper rifle that is available in multiple calibers, manually operated and shoulderfired, as well as magazinefed. This is a m40a1 with a 2nd gen satin redfield accurange 3x9, rebarreled with schneider usmc contract over run barrel. The m40a1 sniper rifle is a highly capable and accurate boltaction rifle with a builtin five round magazine of 7.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The us military m40 a1 gas mask includes the improved c2a1 chemicalbiological filter, an extra outer layer skin, quick doff hood, and a c2 canister that protects the user from up to 15 nerve, choking, and blister agent attacks, and 2 blood agent attacks. Mcmillan to build 20 m40a1 commemoratives news article. Although the new m40a3 was introduced as a replacement for the m40a1, the a1 is still the preferred rifle for many marine snipers and the corps continues to build new a1 rifles as well as refurbish and. This is the original m40a1 marine sniper rifle stock as originally designed by mcmillan for a heavy barrel remington 700. Field manual us marine corps sniper m40a1 1981 electronic item downloadable pdf format easy print 202 pages 9. Precision we still build them to the same specs the pws 2112 armorer did from 1980 to 1999. M40a1 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. A sniper must be highly trained in longrange rifle marksmanship and field. Mcmillan is building 20 limited edition m40a1 commemorative united states marine corps sniper rifle packages in honor of the marine corps and the legacy of the military sniper. Mawhinney used both an m14 and an m40 while in country. A sniper rifle is a highprecision, long range rifle. Shown with a valdada 318x42mm ior scope and a harris bipod.
For gale mcmillans contribution, in 2000 the marine corps presented him. Marine snipers should rightfully be proud of it, their longrange baby. There are no texture panels on the forend or buttstock, it is a true m40a1 replica stock with 12. In its original version it was a militarized version of a highly successful remington model 700 sporting rifle with short action, optimized for cartridges not significantly longer than. The usmc stopped building m40a1 rifles in 1999 but here at g. Mcmillan a4 stock, sniper fill, adjustable saddle cheek, spacer system lop adjustment, o. The m40a1 sniper rifle is based on the remington model 700.
M40a1 reproduction at beaton firearms, we like to pay our dues to the rifles and servicemen of the past, and few rifles demonstrate the creation of the modern sniper as the m40. For sale from wts123456 no feedback yet view verified seller view sellers items description. Warning this document contains exportcontrolled technical data whose export is restricted by the army export. The m40 usmc reticle features the same accurange system as the original m40 rifle scope. For those reasons, the marine corps began looking for a morecontemporary sniper rifle and it found what it was looking for in herkimer county, ny. Once you completed the transaction you will receive a link in your email to download the pdf field manual as many times as you want from the website. In 2000 the marine corps presented gale with a service award, a used. The hilux m40 39x40mm rifle scope is built with a dual focal plane reticle. Our m40a1 is built to the usmc, quantico rteprecision weapon shop build procedure. Mcmillan m40a1 commemorative marine corps sniper rifle. The marine corps m40a1 is still considered by many to be simply the best tactical long. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
If you close your eyes and try to imagine a sniper rifle, youll probably come up with something like the m40a1. The m40 rifle is a boltaction sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps. Gale mcmillan, founder of mcmillan, worked with the marine corps in 1975 to develop the m40a1. Mcmillan offers limited edition m40a1 commemorative rifles. Stock is mcmillans smooth unstippled general purpose hunting htg. Mcmillan firearms is building 20 limited edition m40a1 commemorative usmc sniper rifle packages. Mcmillan is calling the series project 8541, the number used to. This price is for labor on a 100% milspec rifle with the customer supplying all necessary build parts. Each m40 is built from a remington 700 boltaction rifle, and is modified by usmc 2112 armorers at marine corps base quantico, using components from a number of suppliers. The m40a1 is credited with the birth of the modern sniper rifle as well as ushering in a new era of rifle technology. The m40 is still top dog in regards to preferred tactical and precision rifles. Us marine corps remington m40 m40a1 m40a3 m40a5 sniper. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Hand crafting the most accurate rifle in the world.
I served as a scoutsniper in the early 80s and this is precisly the type of early m40a1 i trained with. It can be used for either short or long actions, as well as adl blind magazine, bdl hinged floorplate, and most detachable box magazine systems. U s marine corps scout sniper training manual download. Review vietnam war usmc m40 reproduction rifletalk. Although the original walnut stock was not fancy, we added a beautiful claro walnut as an option for those wishing to make this a presentation piece or elegant bean field hunting rifle. Ridiculous precision and practical functionality ensure your next custom rifle is the centerpiece of your collection. The rifle has a remington 700 action and a heavy barrel that is marked 7. M40 sniper rifle was formally adopted by us marine corps in 1966 and widely used through the vietnam war and subsequent conflicts. Marine corps scout sniper with weapons company, 1st battalion, 1st marine regiment, 1st marine division fires an m40a1 rifle during a distance range with canadian and new zealand service members as part 612msf473049. In this post will build a clone of the united states marine corps m40a3 sniper rifle. In the first focal plane, there is an etched glass yardage ranging scale. The original m40a1 marine sniper rifle stock was designed for a heavy barrel remington 700.
M40 rifle the m40 rifle is a boltaction sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps. The sniper rifle used by the marine corps is a marine corps designed and produced bolt action, 7. The changeover to the a1 model was completed in the 1970s, the a3 in the 2000s, and the a5 in 2009. The m40 was introduced in 1966, the change over to the a1 model was completed in the 1970s, and the a2 in the 2000s. Roblox is a global platform that brings people together through play. The m40a1 rifles are being built to the exact configuration as those originally issued. Texas brigade armory tba m40a1 usmc standard rifle. But lets not attribute magical or mystical qualities to it, just because its built by appropriated funds labor.
I saw a program one time on tv and if i remember correctly, they started with a 40x action, but it may have been just a 700 action. It is made from a commercial competitiongrade heavy barrel, mcmillan fiberglass stock and butt pad, modified winchester model 70 floorplate and trigger guard, and modified and lightened trigger with. Though there were precursors, this heavily customized remington model 700 was the longestserving standardissue marine corps sniper. Click download or read online button to get u s marine corps scout sniper training manual book now. Mcmillan announces limited edition m40a1 marine corps. Dont get me wrong, the usmc m40a1, and the more recent m40a3, is a hell of a good rifle.
M4066 can also be equipped with modern optics for a true yd capable precision rifle. Replacing the m40a1 in 1999, and used by the marines until 2009, the m40a3 is characterized by its. The m40 is a sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps. It has had three variants the m40, the m40a1 and the m40a3. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or. Organizational and intermediate maintenance manu al for the 7. For comparison purposes i took with me two other modern. The original contractor for this part is no longer in. Marine corps legendary sniper rifle, the m40a1 from tactical rifles delivers extreme precision in a classic package. Once purchased this gamepass will spawn you with a m40a1 sniper rifle. This manual is organized as a reference for snipers and leads the trainer through. The barrel utilizes conventional rifling with a 1 in 12 twist, m40a1 spec barrel contour, and finished off with a deep recessed target crown matching the rifle given to gale. With a goal of cloning the usmc m40a5 m40a3 sniper rifle, usmc m40a5 build part 1. Description us army operators manual for the m40a1 gas mask account 40.
Receiver truing, is the third part of s series, usmc m40a5 build. If you close your eyes and try to imagine a sniper rifle, youll probably come. It was designed as a sort of upgrade to the asg m40a3, as it features the same external design outside of an accurate. Above tba m40a1 usmc standard rifle with optional new unertl 10x scope. The m40a1 is well suited for every clime and place as demonstrated in iraq, afghanistan, and many world wide conflicts since its adoption. This sniper rifle is oemd by vfc in conjunction with asg. If you could build a rifle similar to the m40 for under a grand, i would definately like to know the name of your gunsmith.
It also gives you access to an alternative hecu morph. Tactical has refined the craft of the custom tactical and sniper rifle to an art form. It has had four variantsthe m40, m40a1, m40a3, and m40a5. The standard usmc sniper rifle for over 50 years, the m40 family of rifles marked the recognition of a need for purposebuilt snipers weapon, as opposed to the modified. The item that you are considering is my brand new never fired m40a1. The m40a1 sniping rifle is a manually boltoperated. I know how picky people are with mounting optics to a historic gun like this, so this simply a rundown of the rifle since we dont have the correct scope and. Rifle shown has the standard 24 heavy barrel, wichita engineering swivels and. The second focal plane has a bdc reticle with holdovers for.
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