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. The m40a1 sniper rifle is based on the remington model 700. These are very highend custom rifles, not your out off the shelf guns, rather usmc clone sniper rifle systems. 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. Mcmillan a4 stock, sniper fill, adjustable saddle cheek, spacer system lop adjustment, o. This is the original m40a1 marine sniper rifle stock as originally designed by mcmillan for a heavy barrel remington 700. 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. 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. This sniper rifle is oemd by vfc in conjunction with asg. 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. The scope is a usmc marked us optics mst100 complete with adjustment tools spanner wrench and hex key.
Nov 09, 2010 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. For comparison purposes i took with me two other modern. Marine corps scoutsniper training manual 9780879470944. Shown with a valdada 318x42mm ior scope and a harris bipod. 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. Mcmillan is calling the series project 8541, the number used to designate marine corps snipers. The m40 usmc reticle features the same accurange system as the original m40 rifle scope. The original m40a1 marine sniper rifle stock was designed for a heavy barrel remington 700. The m40 sniper rifle was developed during the vietnam war, ordered by the marine. Librivox free audiobook joseph edward zalewski brenda trupps podcast chris hawkes drevilcrazyguy shares evilnews ecrit et cultures dans leurope moderne alcaponis 10x ambassadors experience featured. Marine corps legendary sniper rifle, the m40a1 from tactical rifles delivers extreme precision in a classic package. I served as a scoutsniper in the early 80s and this is precisly the type of early m40a1 i trained with in ss school in camp lejeune, nc. I had it professionally built like the one i used while serving in 1st marine division 19 and 21.
The m40 is a sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps. Sniper rifle shooting m40a1 ammo test factory match grade vs hand load. 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 m40a1 and a3 switched to fiberglass stocks made by mcmillan, with new scopes. Tanaka m40a1 black gas version buy airsoft sniper rifles. The m40a1 sniping rifle is a manually boltoperated.
Jan 17, 2020 us marine corps fmfrp 011a m40a1 sniper rifle april 1989. If you close your eyes and try to imagine a sniper rifle, youll probably come up with something like the m40a1. Marine that has ever carried one wants one to call his own. 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. A freefloating barrel avoids contact with the foreend of the stock by the barrel.
It was designed as a sort of upgrade to the asg m40a3, as it features the same external design outside of an accurate detachable box magazine, and improved green. Years of building m40 clones for the civilian market has given me a great respect for the level of skill and the attention to detail of the marine gunsmiths and armorers who build these weapons in quantico, va. Mcmillan announces limited edition m40a1 marine corps. Stock is mcmillans smooth unstippled general purpose hunting htg. Mcmillan announces limited edition m40a1 marine corps sniper. Precision we still build them to the same specs the pws 2112 armorer did from 1980 to 1999. This technical manual tm, authenticated for marine corps use and effective. Authenticate m40a1 i cant imagine or dont want to the circumstances under which i might sell the a1. Nov, 2019 authenticate m40a1 i watched the mcmillan video on the commemorative rifle and this doesnt appear to be one of them. Texas brigade armory tba m40a1 usmc standard rifle. Ken kirk from the special marine air ground task force, shoots the m40a1 sniper rifle from a helicopter. Authenticate m40a1 i watched the mcmillan video on the commemorative rifle and this doesnt appear to be one of them.
A sniper rifle is a highprecision, long range rifle. The m40a5 gas sniper rifle from asg is a new take on the m40 series rifle, featuring a gas powered bolt and adjustable fps. Marine corps warfighting laboratorys series of limited objective experiments examining new urban tactics and experimental. Joseph edward zalewski brenda trupps podcast chris hawkes drevilcrazyguy shares evilnews ecrit et cultures dans leurope moderne alcaponis 10x ambassadors experience. For the sniperusmc enthusiasts m40 series rifles and parts.
This rifle is not a stock remington varmint or 5r rifle. Mcmillan to build 20 m40a1 commemoratives news article. The rifle was displayed on the shelf at my dealers shop with out the scope or bipod. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Apr 15, 2015 for comparison purposes i took with me two other modern. For gale mcmillans contribution, in 2000 the marine corps presented him.
The sniper rifle used by the marine corps is a marine corps designed and produced bolt action, 7. The scope has been boresighted so you should be on paper. The goal was to have usmc armorers customize and accurize a readily available production rifle. Good luck brother about those m16m4ar15 sniper rifles, and the 1960s m40a1. Good looking rifle, and depending on who built it, looks to be a quality piece. Receiver truing, is the third part of s series, usmc m40a5 build. The corps settled on the remington model 40x, chambered for the. The item that you are considering is my brand new never fired m40a1. 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 m40a1 rifles are being built to the exact configuration as those originally issued.
Fmfrp 011a m40a1 sniper rifle this is saturday night, so it will be a couple of fmffp before i will know. In this post will build a clone of the united states marine corps m40a3 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. It is worth noting that since the introduction of the m40a1 variant, the rifle has been accurized, fit and assembled by marines, for marines. The changeover to the a1 model was completed in the 1970s, the a3 in the 2000s, and the a5 in 2009. Us marine corps fmfrp 011a m40a1 sniper rifle april 1989.
Though there were precursors, this heavily customized remington model 700 was the longestserving standardissue marine corps sniper rifle. Though there were precursors, this heavily customized remington model 700 was the. The m40 is a boltaction sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps. Vietnam war era sniper rifles, us army xm21 top and usmc m40 bottom. There are no texture panels on the forend or buttstock, it is a true m40a1 replica stock with 12. M40 rifle the m40 rifle is a boltaction sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps. Driftwood sergeant sep 17, real issued m40a1 stocks dont have those. In the first focal plane, there is an etched glass yardage ranging scale. Us marine corps remington m40 m40a1 m40a3 m40a5 sniper. Mar 28, 2020 authenticate m40a1 snipers hide forum.
Every precision boltaction rifle would be compared to the m40a1 from that point on, for better or for worse. Inspect the bedding to be sure that it is free of oil, dirt, and debris. If your attempting to keep a precision version of an m14nm, xm21, m21, or m25 bedded rifle shooting its best. M40 sniper rifle was formally adopted by us marine corps in 1966 and widely used through the vietnam war and subsequent conflicts. Shooting the m40a1 at steel targets 500 yards on top of well house. 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. The usmc m40a1 sniper rifle is one of the most sought after collector rifles in history. Gale mcmillan, founder of mcmillan, worked with the marine corps in 1975 to develop the m40a1. Replacing the m40a1 in 1999, and used by the marines until 2009, the m40a3 is characterized by its. This manual is organized as a reference for snipers and leads the trainer through. Authenticate m40a1 nice gun regardless originally published by the u. Our m40a1 is built to the usmc, quantico rteprecision weapon shop build procedure. It has had three variants the m40, the m40a1 and the m40a3. Orientation guide fmfrrp nepal cultural orientation.
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. Mcmillan firearms is building 20 limited edition m40a1 commemorative usmc sniper rifle packages. In 2000 the marine corps presented gale with a service award, a used. 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 rifles are built by 2112s at pws quantico using correct build parts. Mcmillan m40a1 commemorative marine corps sniper rifle. Review vietnam war usmc m40 reproduction rifletalk. For the sniperusmc enthusiasts m40 series rifles and. 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. This price is for labor on a 100% milspec rifle with the customer supplying all necessary build parts. With a goal of cloning the usmc m40a5 m40a3 sniper rifle, usmc m40a5 build part 1. There are lots of types, such as 700 sendero, 700 police, m24 sws and m40a1. Organizational and intermediate maintenance manu al for the 7.
This is a m40a1 with a 2nd gen satin redfield accurange 3x9, rebarreled with schneider usmc contract over run barrel. Find highquality m40 sniper rifle stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. It has had four variantsthe m40, m40a1, m40a3, and m40a5. The marine corps m40a1 is still considered by many to be simply the best tactical long. Marine corps began its search for a new rifle and scope combo to serve as their official combat sniper rifle. Eta looks like i need to find marine corps stock list sl405539a, repair parts list for rifle 7. M24 triggers, steel winchester bottom metal, unertl m40a1 scope base, 1 simrad caps. The hilux m40 39x40mm rifle scope is built with a dual focal plane reticle. Mcmillan offers limited edition m40a1 commemorative rifles. Each m40 is built from a remington 700 boltaction rifle, and is. Hilux m40 3x9x riflescope hilux precision rifle scopes. Above tba m40a1 usmc standard rifle with optional new unertl 10x scope. M40 sniper rifle stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. M40a1 m40a3 sniper rifle information and photos from.
The marine corps m40a1 is still considered by many to be simply the best tactical long range rifle for many reasons. It could safely be called the prototypical sniper rifle, and the only one of its kind for quite a long time. The original m40 was a military typeclassified version of the remington 700. A sniper must be highly trained in longrange rifle marksmanship and field. The rifle has a remington 700 action and a heavy barrel that is marked 7. The rifle also has a usmc modified winchester m70 hinged floorplate and trigger guard. Feb 21, 2016 shooting the m40a1 at steel targets 500 yards on top of well house. Shooting the m40a1 sniper rifle at 500 yards youtube. The original contractor for this part is no longer in.
The m40a1 sniper rifle is a highly capable and accurate boltaction rifle with a builtin five round magazine of 7. The rifle is connected to a gyrostabilizer to help steady the rifle. Rifle shown has the standard 24 heavy barrel, wichita engineering swivels and. The trigger pull on both models m40a1a3 is 35 lb 1. The m40 rifle is a boltaction sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps. Mcmillan is calling the series project 8541, the number used to.
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