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USMC Scout/Sniper Association member, Ronnie Bustamante, 2/3
Extracts and chambers a new round in his M40-A3 sniper rifle
29 OCT 2004 (Photo by Jereme L. Edwards) |
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In 1996 the USMC started on the design for
the replacement of the M40A1, the result was the M40A3. It uses a
Remington 700 short action, with a steel floorplate
assembly and trigger guard built by D.D. Ross. The Unertl rings and bases have
been replaced with D.D. Ross base and BADGER ORDNANCE Machine rings. The rifles also come
with a Harris bipod and an accessory rail, built by G&G Machine. The stock
is a new McMillan A4, with adjustable cheek and length of pull.
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As the M40A1's rotate in for service and
repair, they are replaced by M40A3's. All M40A3s are built by USMC
Armorers at Quantico Virginia. The M40A3 is an outstanding replacement for the aging
M40A1's. The rifles are extremely accurate, very rugged, and are designed from
the ground up to be a superb sniper rifle. Combined with the new M118LR ammo, it
makes a system that is ranked with the best in the world.
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The M40-A3 |
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