M40A5 Sniper Rifle

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The M40 is a bolt-action sniper rifle used by the United States Marine Corps.2] It has had four variants—the M40, M40A1, M40A3, and M40A5.3] The M40 was introduced in 1966. The changeover to the A1 model was completed in the 1970s, the A3 in the 2000s (decade), and the A5 in 2009.4] Each M40 is built from a Remington 700 bolt-action rifle, and is modified by USMC armorers at Marine Corps Base Quantico, using components from a number of suppliers.2] New M40A5s are being built, and A1s are upgraded to A3s and A5s as they rotate into the armory for service and repair. The rifles have had many sub-variations in telescopic sights, and smaller user modifications. The M40A5 incorporates a detachable magazine and a threaded barrel to allow for the use of a sound suppressor or other muzzle device. The original M40 was a military type-classified version of the Remington 700; it was factory-made, and had a one-piece wooden stock.2] The M40A1 and A3 switched to fiberglass stocks made by McMillan, with new scopes.2]5] The trigger pull on both models (M40A1/A3) is 3–5 lb (1.4–2.3 kg).2] #balistic #bullet #franco #green #long_shot #m40a5 #rifle #scope #snipe #sniping