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. Just got the scope mounted today, so i thought i would share a few pictures. M40a1 sniper rifle military weapon bolt action m40. This rifle is not a stock remington varmint or 5r rifle. This authentic m40a1 is a 100% correct replica using an original usmc contract and issued mcmillian stock, floor metal and scope mount. Review vietnam war usmc m40 reproduction rifletalk. For sale from wts123456 no feedback yet view verified seller view sellers items description. As far as i know, the m40 has never been available to the public. The m40 usmc reticle features the same accurange system as the original m40 rifle scope.
U s marine corps scout sniper training manual download. They pulled out the sniper rifle and immediately recognized that it was an m40a1, the same used by the snipers of 2nd battalion, 4th marine regiment in 2004. In the first focal plane, there is an etched glass yardage ranging scale. It has had four variants the m40, m40a1, m40a3, and m40a5.
Mcmillan offers limited edition m40a1 commemorative rifles. It has had three variants the m40, the m40a1 and the m40a3. The good news about cloning the m40a5 and m40a3, is that most of the parts needed to build the rifle are currently in production. Mcmillan a4 stock, sniper fill, adjustable saddle cheek, spacer system lop adjustment, o. Besides the target type wide rounded forend, optional features of the new stock are an adjustable saddle cheekpiece, recoil pad spacer system, and a builtin hand stop. During the war, the accuracy of the sniper rifle was greatly improved. The hilux m40 39x40mm rifle scope is built with a dual focal plane reticle.
A sniper must be highly trained in longrange rifle marksmanship and field. The m40 rifle is a boltaction sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps. A sniper rifle is a highprecision, long range rifle. This manual is organized as a reference for snipers and leads the trainer through the. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Gale mcmillan, founder of mcmillan, worked with the marine corps in 1975 to develop the m40a1. Mcmillan firearms is building 20 limited edition m40a1 commemorative usmc sniper rifle packages. The m40 is a sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps.
This product is intended for gamereal timebackground use. Feb 21, 2016 shooting the m40a1 at steel targets 500 yards on top of well house. Above tba m40a1 usmc standard rifle with optional new unertl 10x scope. M40 sniper rifle was formally adopted by us marine corps in 1966 and widely used through the vietnam war and subsequent conflicts. Mcmillan m40a1 commemorative marine corps sniper rifle. Vietnam war era sniper rifles, us army xm21 top and usmc m40 bottom. 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.
Tactical has refined the craft of the custom tactical and sniper rifle to an art form. M40a1 sniper rifle is a gameready asset originally modeled in 3ds max 2018. The original m40 was a military typeclassified version of the remington 700. The m40a1 sniper rifle is inspired by the realworld m40 rifle, used by the united states marine corps. M4066 can also be equipped with modern optics for a true yd capable precision rifle. It could safely be called the prototypical sniper rifle, and the only one of its kind for quite a long time. Precision we still build them to the same specs the pws 2112 armorer did from 1980 to 1999. There are no texture panels on the forend or buttstock, it is a true m40a1 replica stock with 12. Us marine corps remington m40 m40a1 m40a3 m40a5 sniper. The program aims to find a single boltaction standard rifle for its specialist snipers in.
Detailed specifications on the retro m4066 sniper rifle. It also gives you access to an alternative hecu morph. The trunk of the car contained a pistol, a hand grenade, dozens of 7. The rifle is equipped with a special 10 power unertl sniper scope. Hilux m40 3x9x riflescope hilux precision rifle scopes. It has had four variantsthe m40, m40a1, m40a3, and m40a5.
The scope has been boresighted so you should be on paper. M40 rifle the m40 rifle is a boltaction sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps. There are lots of types, such as 700 sendero, 700 police, m24 sws and m40a1. Click download or read online button to get u s marine corps scout sniper training manual book now. Sniping requires the development of basic infantry skills to a high degree of.
The original contractor for this part is no longer in. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Nov 04, 2010 the m40a1 is credited with the birth of the modern sniper rifle as well as ushering in a new era of rifle technology. The usmc stopped building m40a1 rifles in 1999 but here at g. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or. I wish i was a better photographer, but here is what i have. The changeover to the a1 model was completed in the 1970s, the a3 in the 2000s, and the a5 in 2009. This is not a remington pss rifle as the pss also has that meduim weight tactical barrel. The integration of a kestrel ballistic computer to provide. I know that my htg was cut for m40a1 bottom metal per the spec sheet i received from mcmillan, there is a vertical groove cut at the rear of the magazine well opening in the stock that will allow the screw to fit. 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. The rifle has a remington 700 action and a heavy barrel that is marked 7.
Software sites tucows software library shareware cdroms software capsules compilation cdrom images zx spectrum doom level cd. I served as a scoutsniper in the early 80s and this is precisly the type of early m40a1 i trained with. The second focal plane has a bdc reticle with holdovers for. The m40a1 rifles are being built to the exact configuration as those originally issued. Stock is mcmillans smooth unstippled general purpose hunting htg. Mcmillan announces limited edition m40a1 marine corps. The sniper rifle model a msg90 from action halflife was used as a placeholder in the television spot of opposing force. Nov 02, 2010 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. I served as a scout sniper in the early 80s and this is precisly the type of early m40a1 i trained with in ss school in camp lejeune, nc. Every precision boltaction rifle would be compared to the m40a1 from that point on, for better or for worse.
Once purchased this gamepass will spawn you with a m40a1 sniper rifle. The m40a1 is credited with the birth of the modern sniper rifle as well as ushering in a new era of rifle technology. Shooting the m40a1 sniper rifle at 500 yards youtube. M40a1 build guide got my rifle back from gap about a month ago. Apr 15, 2015 for comparison purposes i took with me two other modern. 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 adjustable pull in the range 35. For gale mcmillans contribution, in 2000 the marine corps presented him. 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. Rifle shown has the standard 24 heavy barrel, wichita engineering swivels and. The original m40a1 marine sniper rifle stock was designed for a heavy barrel remington 700.
The trigger pull on both models m40a1a3 is 35 lb 1. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. I had it professionally built like the one i used while serving in 1st marine division 19 and 21. Our m40a1 is built to the usmc, quantico rteprecision weapon shop build procedure. This is the original m40a1 marine sniper rifle stock as originally designed by mcmillan for a heavy barrel remington 700. The m40a1 sniping rifle is a manually boltoperated. 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. The m40a1 and a3 switched to fiberglass stocks made by mcmillan, with new scopes. Create the tba long range varminttarget rifle with any winchester short magnum cartridge series including the 6. Model is representative of a m40a1 bolt action sniper rifle. The marine corps m40a1 is still considered by many to be simply the best tactical long.
Tfa at m40a1 by the master mlg so guys new weapon, this time we have the famous usa sniper rifle used in the vietnam war. In 2000 the marine corps presented gale with a service award, a used dewatted m40a1. Hand crafting the most accurate rifle in the world. Tbas latest offering is mcmillans tactical a5 fiberglass stock. Marine corps legendary sniper rifle, the m40a1 from tactical rifles delivers extreme precision in a classic package. 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. Mcmillans general purpose hunting stock handles well and the reduced size and weight of the stock is preferred over many of the other types of stocks found on other tactical rifles. The m40a3 after 2007, has all parts in common with the m40a5, with the exception of the surefire brake and suppressor and pgw pvs22 night vision optic mount m40 accessory rail, although many m40a3s in the fleet.
M40a1 build guide working on 4 m40a1 s this weekend. Organizational and intermediate maintenance manu al for the 7. Mar 17, 2017 authentic marine issued m40a1 sniper rifle this authentic m40a1 is a 100% correct replica using an original usmc contract and issued mcmillian stock, floor metal and scope mount. April 2018 the remington m40 is set to be replaced in the usmc. The m40 is a boltaction sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps. Illustrated manual of sniper skills pdf free download epdf. Roblox is a global platform that brings people together through play. Mcmillan announces limited edition m40a1 marine corps sniper. Texas brigade armory tba m40a1 usmc standard rifle. Nz army recently purchased 42 mrad sniper rifles made by.
Shooting the m40a1 at steel targets 500 yards on top of well house. M40a1 sniper rifle the m40a1 sniper rifle is based on the remington model 700. For comparison purposes i took with me two other modern. Shown with a valdada 318x42mm ior scope and a harris bipod. Model is optimized for use in realtime render applications. The m40 was introduced in 1966, the change over to the a1 model was completed in the 1970s, and the a2 in the 2000s. The 5r has a medium weight varmint barrel and my m40a1 has a heavy weight barrel with the marine sniper taper. If you close your eyes and try to imagine a sniper rifle, youll probably come up with something like the m40a1.
Replacing the m40a1 in 1999, and used by the marines until 2009, the m40a3 is characterized by its heavy 25. In this post will build a clone of the united states marine corps m40a3 sniper rifle. M40a1 sniper rifle combine overwiki, the original half. The m40a1 sniper rifle is based on the remington model 700. The rifle is a weapon of choice against the gene worm and its portal.
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