Remington Arms · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1977
| Weight (empty) | 6580 g (232.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1118 mm (44.02") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 777 m/s (2549 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2867 J (2115 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 915 m (1001 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The M40A1 is the second generation of the USMC's M40 sniper rifle series, adopted in 1977 as a comprehensive rebuild of the original M40. Based on the Remington Model 700 bolt-action receiver, the M40A1 replaced the original wooden stock with a McMillan A1 fiberglass stock finished in green and earthtone red camouflage, and swapped the Redfield variable-power scope for a fixed 10x Unertl target scope. The 24-inch Atkinson barrel was replaced with a heavier 24-inch stainless steel barrel by Atkin...
Country of Origin: United States