M40a5

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

A 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.