Shown with a valdada 318x42mm ior scope and a harris bipod. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Mcmillan firearms is building 20 limited edition m40a1 commemorative usmc sniper rifle packages. As a1s rotate through the quantico armory they will be upgraded to the a3 standard. 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 m40a1 is well suited for every clime and place as demonstrated in iraq, afghanistan, and many world wide conflicts since its adoption.
This manual is organized as a reference for snipers and leads the trainer through the. 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. The rifle is equipped with a special 10 power unertl sniper. This stock is a modified target type with a semistraight grip allowing for thumb wraparound over the top.
The m40a1 is credited with the birth of the modern sniper rifle as well as ushering in a new era of rifle technology. Gathering the parts, discussed the parts necessary to build a. 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. Sometime in the early 1970s, the usmc armorers began rebuilding the original m40s into m40a1s. The m40 is a sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps. 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. Nov 19, 2018 dropbox fmfrp 011a m40a1 sniper 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. Our m40a1 is built to the usmc, quantico rteprecision weapon shop build procedure.
We were instructed to only clean when using the rifles for extended strings of fire, otherwise we would leave the light foweling with a little light oil for storage. The original m40a1 marine sniper rifle stock was designed for a heavy barrel remington 700. The forend is wider than a regular sporting type stock and is of about 2 deep. With a goal of cloning the usmc m40a5 m40a3 sniper rifle, usmc m40a5 build part 1. If you close your eyes and try to imagine a sniper rifle, youll probably come up with something like the m40a1. The m40a1 is the current usmc sniping rifle that is the culmination of.
Warping of the stocks and fogging of the primitive redfield scopes they carried bedevilled these rifles but in the hands of trained snipers they nevertheless proved accurate enough to allow for confirmed kills out past 800 yards and with lots of upgrades through m40a1. Authenticate m40a1 sure wouldnt mind seeing some pictures of the rifle regardless of who made it or when. By scott stoppelman in recent years there has been a growing interest in precision and tactical rifles. The sniper rifle used by the marine corps is a marine corps designed and produced bolt action, 7.
This authentic m40a1 is a 100% correct replica using an original usmc contract and issued mcmillian stock, floor metal and scope mount. Jul 08, 2017 if your attempting to keep a precision version of an m14nm, xm21, m21, or m25 bedded rifle shooting its best. The scope has been boresighted so you should be on paper. Stock is mcmillans smooth unstippled general purpose hunting htg. Although the new m40a3 was introduced as a replacement for the m40a1, the a1 is still the preferred rifle for.
Sep 11, 2019 us marine corps fmfrp 011a m40a1 sniper rifle april 1989. Aug 18, 2019 authenticate m40a1 nice gun regardless originally published by the u. This manual is organized as a reference for snipers and leads the trainer through. Born of the marine corps elite national match rifle teams, the story of the national match m1903 and m1903a1 unertl sniper rifle are one and the same as it was from the former that the. Rifle shown has the standard 24 heavy barrel, wichita engineering swivels and.
As an example, we know the marine corps m40 rifle, developed for. Longtime gun maker remington introduced their boltaction model 700 rifle series in 1962 to the american public and police forces. Mar 27, 2019 this rifle was designated as the m40xb and 550 rifles were topped with the redfield 39x variable power accurange rifle scope. During 1970s m40 rifles were upgraded to m40a1 configuration, which featured new mcmillan stocks made from polymer and new unertl 10x telescope sights. I had it professionally built like the one i used while serving in 1st marine division 19 and 21. This technical manual tm, authenticated for marine corps use and. Each m40 is built from a remington 700 boltaction rifle, and is. Apr 24, 2020 authenticate m40a1 definitely still a sick ass rifle. The m40a1 and a3 switched to fiberglass stocks made by mcmillan, with new scopes. In this post will build a clone of the united states marine corps m40a3 sniper rifle. The original contractor for this part is no longer in. The m40 was introduced in 1966 as modifications from the remington model 700 rifle.
Tactical has refined the craft of the custom tactical and sniper rifle to an art form. Little bit dirty, little bit brown but anyway, this is amazing camo for silient operation in hot desert. The sniper rifle model a msg90 from action halflife was used as a placeholder in the television spot of opposing force. Review vietnam war usmc m40 reproduction rifletalk. It outlines lessons on sniping, care and cleaning of the m40a1 sniper rifle and equipment, sights, camouflage, the effects of weather, rangeestimation. The usmc stopped building m40a1 rifles in 1999 but here at g. It has had three variants the m40, the m40a1 and the m40a3. 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. It has had four variantsthe m40, m40a1, m40a3, and m40a5. For sale from wts123456 no feedback yet view verified seller view sellers items description. The m40a1 rifle is a boltaction, internal magazinefed sniper used by the united states marine corps.
The usmc has always had a leg up on the us army when it comes to sniping remember, i am us army, so it takes a lot to say this. M40a1 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Special forces sniper training and employment bits. These new rifles designated m40a1 marked the beginning of a new era in long range military shooting. After hitting targets at almost twice the distance of the current issue 7. The marine corps m40a1 is still considered by many to be simply the best tactical long. The changeover to the a1 model was completed in the 1970s, the a3 in the 2000s, and the a5 in 2009. As the m40a1 s rotate in for service and repair, they are replaced by m40a3s. M40a1 sniper rifle the m40a1 sniper rifle is based on the remington model 700. The m40a1 sniping rifle is a manually boltoperated. Dec 08, 2016 m4066 rifle the wide, singlestage shilen trigger, serrated for nonslip contact, offers an extremely crisp break between 2.
Driftwood sergeant sep 17, real issued m40a1 stocks dont have those. Good luck brother about those m16m4ar15 sniper rifles, and the 1960s m40a1. It is made from a commercial competitiongrade heavy barrel, mcmillan fiberglass stock. Nov 06, 2010 mcmillan offers limited edition m40a1 commemorative rifles. The unique characteristics of the m40a1 sniper rifle are. The m40 is a boltaction sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps. Sometimes referred to as sniper rifles, several major manufacturers offer their own version under various titles and sporting one degree or. 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. In addition, the m40a3 is the first usmc sniper rifle to incorporate an attached bipod. About those m16m4ar15 sniper rifles, and the 1960s m40a1. Texas brigade armory m40a2 and tba m40a3 tactical rifles.
Organizational and intermediate maintenance manu al for the 7. Texas brigade armory tba m40a1 usmc standard rifle. Mcmillan offers limited edition m40a1 commemorative rifles. Kruger21 sergeant sep 23, i will be looking at the post you cited. Marine corps began its search for a new rifle and scope combo to serve as their official combat sniper rifle. Fmfrp 011a m40a1 sniper rifle tanks in the cities five case studies. The corps settled on the remington model 40x, chambered for the. Ensure accurate accountability of small armslight weapons is maintained within. The rifle has a remington 700 action and a heavy barrel that is marked 7. The goal was to have usmc armorers customize and accurize a readily available production rifle. These are very highend custom rifles, not your out off the shelf guns, rather usmc clone sniper rifle systems. 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.
The m40a1 sniper rifle is inspired by the realworld m40 rifle, used by the united states marine corps. 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. For gale mcmillans contribution, in 2000 the marine corps presented him. This sniper rifle is oemd by vfc in conjunction with asg. It can be used for either short or long actions, as well as adl blind magazine. Mar 28, 2020 authenticate m40a1 snipers hide forum. The rifle was displayed on the shelf at my dealers shop with out the scope or bipod. The proponent of this manual is the united states army john f. Precision we still build them to the same specs the pws 2112 armorer did from 1980 to 1999. The m40a1 has to be the pioneer of the modern sniper rifle.
The rifles are extremely accurate, very rugged, and are designed from the ground up to be a superb sniper rifle. A sniper must be highly trained in longrange rifle marksmanship and field. The m40a2 tactical rifle can be assembled with mcmillans a2 tactical stock. Mcmillan a4 stock, sniper fill, adjustable saddle cheek, spacer system lop adjustment, o.
M40a1 sniper rifle combine overwiki, the original half. This is not a remington pss rifle as the pss also has that meduim weight tactical barrel. The m40a3 is an outstanding replacement for the aging m40a1 s. Kodi archive and support file vintage software apk community software msdos cdrom software cdrom software library. Before mission, we would take the rifle out and swab the bore with a dry patch and then fire 5 shots then. This is a m40a1 with a 2nd gen satin redfield accurange 3x9, rebarreled with schneider usmc contract over run barrel.
Replacing the m40a1 in 1999, and used by the marines until 2009, the m40a3 is characterized by its heavy 25. Authenticate m40a1 i cant imagine or dont want to the circumstances under which i fmgrp sell the a1. Due to the recent proliferation of sniper rifles caused by increased small. Mcmillan announces limited edition m40a1 marine corps. The m40 was introduced in 1966, the change over to the a1 model was completed in the 1970s, and the a2 in the 2000s.
Measuring 12 inches in length with a 1inch tube, 42mm objective and a weight of over 2 pounds, the mst100 was compact, rugged and reliable. The most iconic sniper rifle of the second world war, the usmc m1903a1 8x unertl equipped sniper rifle was the backbone of marine snipers in wwii and korea. The trigger pull on both models m40a1a3 is 35 lb 1. I served as a scoutsniper in the early 80s and this is precisly the type of early m40a1 i trained with. The item that you are considering is my brand new never fired m40a1.
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. This version of the rifle had a variable zoom function. We have recreated the green anodized redfield 39x for those. Above tba m40a1 usmc standard rifle with optional new unertl 10x scope. The original m40 was a direct adaptation of the remington 70040xb matchgrade target rifle fitted with a redfield 39x accurange variable power scope, and. Receiver truing, is the third part of s series, usmc m40a5 build. The primary mission of a sniper in combat is to support combat operations. The m40a1 sniper rifle is a highly capable and accurate boltaction rifle with a builtin five round magazine of 7.
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. The m40 rifle is a boltaction sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps. The 5r has a medium weight varmint barrel and my m40a1 has a heavy weight barrel with the marine sniper taper. Nov, 2019 us marine corps fmfrp 011a m40a1 sniper rifle april 1989 fmfrrp and americas moon landing program. Gale mcmillan, founder of mcmillan, worked with the marine corps in 1975 to develop the m40a1. Marine corps legendary sniper rifle, the m40a1 from tactical rifles delivers extreme precision in a classic package. Mcmillan announces limited edition m40a1 marine corps sniper. For the sniperusmc enthusiasts m40 series rifles and. This rifle is not a stock remington varmint or 5r rifle. Us marine corps remington m40 m40a1 m40a3 m40a5 sniper.
There are no texture panels on the forend or buttstock, it is a true m40a1 replica stock with 12. The m40a3 was the next step in evolution of the m40 sniper rifle system, and it was. Hand crafting the most accurate rifle in the world. Hilux m40 3x9x riflescope hilux precision rifle scopes. Civilian sales of military sniper rifles violence policy center. M24 triggers, steel winchester bottom metal, unertl m40a1 scope base, 1 simrad caps. M40 sniper rifle was formally adopted by us marine corps in 1966 and widely used through the vietnam war and subsequent conflicts. M4066 can also be equipped with modern optics for a true yd capable precision rifle. This is the original m40a1 marine sniper rifle stock as originally designed by mcmillan for a heavy barrel remington 700. In 2000 the marine corps presented gale with a service award, a used dewatted m40a1.