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. For gale mcmillans contribution, in 2000 the marine corps presented him. The m40a1 sniper rifle is a highly capable and accurate boltaction rifle with a builtin five round magazine of 7. A sniper rifle is a highprecision, long range rifle. Mcmillan m40a1 commemorative marine corps sniper rifle. The sniper rifle used by the marine corps is a marine corps designed and produced bolt action, 7. The m40 was introduced in 1966, the change over to the a1 model was completed in the 1970s, and the a2 in the 2000s. Price new from used from perfect paperback, april 1, 2007. These are very highend custom rifles, not your out off the shelf guns, rather usmc clone sniper rifle systems. Eta looks like i need to find marine corps stock list sl405539a, repair parts list for rifle 7. A sniper must be highly trained in longrange rifle marksmanship and field. Help me out though, it says m40a1 but is dated 1961, which i thought was years before the a1s were fielded.
The m40 is a sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps. 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 at steel targets 500 yards on top of well house. The m40a5 is a variant of the m40 family of rifles. Replacing the m40a1 in 1999, and used by the marines until 2009, the m40a3 is characterized by its heavy 25. Vietnam war era sniper rifles, us army xm21 top and usmc m40 bottom. The original contractor for this part is no longer in. M40 sniper rifle was formally adopted by us marine corps in 1966 and widely used through the vietnam war and subsequent conflicts. This technical manual tm, authenticated for marine corps use and. Shooting the m40a1 sniper rifle at 500 yards youtube. In this post will build a clone of the united states marine corps m40a3 sniper rifle. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Review vietnam war usmc m40 reproduction rifletalk. This manual is organized as a reference for snipers and leads the trainer through.
Shooting illustrated tactical rifles tactical m40a. It has had four variantsthe m40, m40a1, m40a3, and m40a5. It was this rifle that went on to form the basis of the us marine corps usmc standardized sniper weapon the m40 during the vietnam war. The usmc stopped building m40a1 rifles in 1999 but here at g. The m40a1 is the current usmc sniping rifle that is the culmination.
Why are the marine corps long range stocks painted red. The item that you are considering is my brand new never fired m40a1. 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. Above tba m40a1 usmc standard rifle with optional new unertl 10x scope. Gale mcmillan, founder of mcmillan, worked with the marine corps in 1975 to develop the m40a1.
The m40a1 sniper rifle is based on the remington model 700. The changeover to the a1 model was completed in the 1970s, the a3 in the 2000s, and the a5 in 2009. Precision we still build them to the same specs the pws 2112 armorer did from 1980 to 1999. Jordan a 26th marine expeditionary unit meu maritime raid force marine fires an m40 sniper rifle at a range in jordan, june 19, 20. M24 triggers, steel winchester bottom metal, unertl m40a1 scope base, 1 simrad caps. Special forces sniper training and employment bits. Us marine corps fmfrp 011a m40a1 sniper rifle april 1989 fmfrrp and americas moon landing program.
This price is for labor on a 100% milspec rifle with the customer supplying all necessary build parts. 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. Kruger21 sergeant sep 23, i will be looking at the post you cited. 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. M40 rifle the m40 rifle is a boltaction sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps. Stock is mcmillans smooth unstippled general purpose hunting htg.
Fmfrp 011a m40a1 sniper rifle this is saturday night, so it will be a couple of fmffp before i will know. 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 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. If anyone has an extra 1981 a1 manual, i am looking for one. Mcmillan firearms is building 20 limited edition m40a1 commemorative usmc sniper rifle packages. Texas brigade armory tba m40a1 usmc standard rifle. In the first focal plane, there is an etched glass yardage ranging scale. Fiberglass stocks were not as prevalent in those days, and we were just then building our new m40a1 sniper rifles.
The m40a1 is well suited for every clime and place as demonstrated in iraq, afghanistan, and many world wide conflicts since its adoption. The marine corps m40a1 is still considered by many to be simply the best tactical long. The m40a5 joined the m40a3 in service with the usmc in january 2009. Schneider stainless steel 6 groove rifling m40a6 1.
For comparison purposes i took with me two other modern. The stock is a smooth mcmillan general purpose hunting m40a1 stock in epoxy molded forest camo that is bedded to the action. The m40a1 sniping rifle is a manually boltoperated. Tactical rifles in dade city, fl, is a firm believer in the virtues of the efficient 6. The rifle has a remington 700 action and a heavy barrel that is marked 7. The rifles are built by 2112s at pws quantico using correct build parts. There are no texture panels on the forend or buttstock, it is a true m40a1 replica stock with 12. M40a1 reproduction at beaton firearms, we like to pay our dues to the rifles and servicemen of the past, and few rifles demonstrate the creation of the modern sniper as the m40. Organizational and intermediate maintenance manu al for the 7. It has had three variants the m40, the m40a1 and the m40a3. 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.
Though there were precursors, this heavily customized remington model 700 was the longestserving standardissue marine corps sniper. 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. I had it professionally built like the one i used while serving in 1st marine division 19 and 21. Us marine corps fmfrp 011a m40a1 sniper rifle april 1989. The m40a1 rifles are being built to the exact configuration as those originally issued. If you close your eyes and try to imagine a sniper rifle, youll probably come up with something like the m40a1. Mcmillan to build 20 m40a1 commemoratives news article. 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. Longtime gun maker remington introduced their boltaction model 700 rifle series in 1962 to the american public and police forces. Driftwood sergeant sep 17, real issued m40a1 stocks dont have those.
The hilux m40 39x40mm rifle scope is built with a dual focal plane reticle. The standard usmc sniper rifle for over 50 years, the m40 family of rifles marked the recognition of a need for purposebuilt snipers weapon, as opposed to the modified. Fyi there are multiples of the 1969 marine sniper fmfm b. Shown with a valdada 318x42mm ior scope and a harris bipod. 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. The second focal plane has a bdc reticle with holdovers for. Orientation guide fmfrrp nepal cultural orientation. Mcmillan offers limited edition m40a1 commemorative rifles.
Rifle shown has the standard 24 heavy barrel, wichita engineering swivels and. Us marine corps remington m40 m40a1 m40a3 m40a5 sniper. Mcmillan announces limited edition m40a1 marine corps. The proponent of this manual is the united states army john f. If you are looking to build a usmc rifle clone, he also builds complete m40a1, m40a3, and m40a5 rifles. The m40 rifle is a boltaction sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps.
For the sniperusmc enthusiasts m40 series rifles and. Marine corps legendary sniper rifle, the m40a1 from tactical rifles delivers extreme precision in a classic package. The rifle that you are considering is a professionally built m40a1. The m40 usmc reticle features the same accurange system as the original m40 rifle scope. Like the m40a3 it is based on the remington 700 short action and is a 7. This is the original m40a1 marine sniper rifle stock as originally designed by mcmillan for a heavy barrel remington 700. Mcmillan is calling the series project 8541, the number used to designate marine corps snipers.
I believe that this is a hart, mike rock or kreiger barrel and is marked 7. The m40 is a boltaction sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps. Our m40a1 is built to the usmc, quantico rteprecision weapon shop build procedure. The original m40a1 marine sniper rifle stock was designed for a heavy barrel remington 700.