The M40A1 is a heavy barrel, bolt-action 7.62x51mm sniper rifle in service with the United States Marine Corps. By Staff Writer
The United States Marines adopted the M40 sniper rifle based on the Remington Model 700, which itself was a highly successful military system with origins dating as far back as the First World War. The M40 would become a militarized and modernized version of the same rifle with production meticulously handled by trained armorers at Quantico, Virginia.
The M40A1 represents an improved M40 model variant and began entering service in the 1970's. Ammunition for the M40 systems are standardized with the 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) round. Rounds are introduced into the firing system via the prized Remington bolt-action operation and fire from a 5-round detachable box magazine. The trigger is light-pressure sensitive and the system features a heavy barrel along with a fiberglass stock construction. The rifle can be fitted with a telescopic sight and shoulder sling.
The M24 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) represents another Remington M700 rifle form made, this being manufactured for use by the United States Army.
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Designation:Remington M40 Classification Type:Sniper Rifle Manufacturer:Marine Corps Marksmanship Training Unit - Quantico, VA USA Country of Origin: United States
Operators: United States
Variants
Model 700 - Remington Company Designation of rifle series.
Model 40XB - Remington Designation
M40 - Initial Production Model Series Designation of which some 995 examples were delivered.
M40A1 - Improved M40
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