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The M40 sniper rifle
Type Sniper rifle
Place of origin United States
Service history
In service 1966–present
Used by United States
Wars Vietnam War
Multinational Force in Lebanon
Invasion of Grenada
Gulf War
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War[1]
Production history
Manufacturer United States Marine Corps
Remington
U.S. Ordnance
Specifications
Weight M40A1: 6.57 kg (14.48 lb)
M40A3: 7.5 kg (16.5 lb)
Length M40A1: 1,117 mm (43.97 in)
M40A3: 1,124 mm (44.25 in)
Barrel length 610 mm (24 in) (1:12 right hand twist)
M40A1: Hart (6 lands and grooves)
M40A3: Schneider Match Grade SS No. 7 (6 lands and grooves)
Cartridge 7.62×51mm NATO
Action Bolt action
Muzzle velocity 777 m/s (2,550 ft/s) (w/175 gr. M118LR)
Effective firing range 900 meters
Feed system 5-round integral box magazine (M40, M40A1, M40A3)
10-round removable box magazine (M40A5)
Sights Scout Sniper Day Scope (SSDS)— Schmidt and Bender PM II 3-12x50.

Dumb ass wannabe marine. Don't talk unless you know what you are talking about. 1966 to present

by Systematic

Correction: We use the M40A5 with 338. Lapua rounds.

Stop getting your gun knowledge from call of duty.

My bad they did switch to to the A5. It's a 308 round not a 338 

Spare me your ignorance. 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO2KoxBCcMM

You do realize the article you pasted from this article is referring to M40 as a weapon system, which is due to change. You obviously lack the basic knowledge for weapons. 

The M40A5 is the newest version of that weapon system. Don't doubt my knowlege wih rifles, it's in my job description. 

Just because your a wannabe doesn't mean everyone else is. I actually earned my title, something you could never do.

Wrong again. 

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/08/robert-farago/marine-scout-snipers-sneaking-up-on-338-lapua/

Have either of you even shot this weapon?  Shit, for that matter... Seen it?  For a 400 yard shot I'd be satisfied for a kill shot with an M110.  The Barrett doesn't even have to HIT the target at such close range to do damage to the threat... the M40 (in all it's variations) is a beast in itself, and nearly as good as sex to employ;-]

To add... The M4 will rip a man's skull in half at 200 yards.  Just food for thought.

No gunny, I haven't shot it. I have taken it apart for a working party before. 

Hows the rolled sleeves treatin you?

by whoameye

What weapon would you choose, and why you chose it. Lets keep it realistic.

 

1. Close quarters combat............E.g, Clearing a small room

 

2. Ranged..........E.g, A auditoorium

 

3. Sniper............E.g, 300 yards or greater

 As making bombs and sniper rifles are not so readily obtainable for such as I, and close combat is more common than the need to clear out large areas. A knife is not a bad implement but being smaller also not always the best. Still it is useful. Better for close combat and ranged, so to speak, is to be inside a moving vehicle with doors and windows locked.

Another range weapon and effective is poison in the water supply.

The above options are cheap and readily available if you know what to look for and the concentrations necessary for effect.

For the ladies,

Concealed in a lovely up do. They are quite benign in appearance, and pass security checks. Best to have a copy made from stainless steel.

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by Virus

Have either of you even shot this weapon?  Shit, for that matter... Seen it?  For a 400 yard shot I'd be satisfied for a kill shot with an M110.  The Barrett doesn't even have to HIT the target at such close range to do damage to the threat... the M40 (in all it's variations) is a beast in itself, and nearly as good as sex to employ;-]

Nope the closest I have had to firing a m40 is my Remington model 700-308 I use for deer hunting. When did the USMC rechamber the M40 to 338? And have you heard anything about the 300 winchester round? I will have to see if the 338 is available to the public yet.