M40a5 Sniper Rifle
The M40a5 is a variant of the M40 family of rifles. Like the M40a3 it is based on the Remington 700 short action and is a 7.62mmx51mm bolt-action rifle. The M40a5 joined the M40a3 in service with the USMC in January 2009.M40a5 Features
The M40a5 has a number of features:- 25" Schneider 1-12 twist stainless barrel
- Surefire Comp/Suppressor Adapter model MB762SSAL/RE
- PGW PVS-22 Night Vision Mount mounted in Stock
- McMillan A4 Stock, Sniper Fill, Adjustable Saddle Cheek, Spacer System LOP adjustment, O.D. Green
- Badger Ordnance Steel Rings, USMC Spec 34mm
- 1 Stud , 6 Flush Cups
- Schmidt & Bender 3–12× 50 Police Marksman II LP scope
M40a5 Specifications
| weight: | 16.5 lbs |
| length: | 44.25 inches |
| barrel length: | 25" (24" from recoil lug) |
| action : | bolt-action |
| muzzle velocity : | 2,550 feet per second |
| range : | 1,000 meters |
| caliber : | 7.62mmx51mm NATO |
| magazine : | 5 round detachable box magazine |
M40a5 - Images and Further Info
M40a5
sniper rifle in the hands of a USMC Scout Sniper. The M40A5 features a
threaded barrel which can accommodate a sound suppressor.
US DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Anderson
A USMC scout sniper peers through the scope of a M40A5 which is mounted on a tripod for extra stability.
US DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Anderson
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US Marine fires a M40A5 sniper rifle. The M40A5 is typically mounted
with Schmidt & Bender 3–12× 50 Police Marksman II LP rifle scope. A
DD Ross 30 minute-of-angle lugged Picatinny rail allows for the
mounting of the main scope while a MIL-STD-1913 rail forward of the
main scope allows for the mounting of night vision scopes such as the
AN/PVS-22 Universal Night Sight.
