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Measured figures
M40A1
Single sourceM40A3
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | M40 rifle | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | — |
| In service | 1966–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Vietnam War Lebanese Civil War Invasion of Grenada Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
M40A1: 1,117 mm (43.97 in) M40A3: 1,124 mm (44.25 in)[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
(1:12 right hand twist) M40A1: Hart (6 lands and grooves) M40A3: Schneider Match Grade SS No. 7 (6 lands and grooves)
Single source635 mm (25 in) (1:12 right hand twist) M40A1: Hart (6 lands and grooves) M40A3: Schneider Match Grade SS No. 7 (6 lands and grooves)[source]
Barrel length
Single source673 mm (26.5")[source]
w/175 gr. M118LR
Single source777 m/s (2,550 ft/s) (w/175 gr. M118LR)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Designer | Remington Arms[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
|---|
| Designed | 1966[source] | — |
|---|
| Produced | 1966–present[source] | — |
|---|
| Variants | M40A1 M40A3 M40A5[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
|---|
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round integral box magazine (M40, M40A1, M40A3) 10-round removable box magazine (M40A5)[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Scout Sniper Day Scope (SSDS)—Schmidt and Bender PM II 3–12×50.[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
|---|
| Manufacturer | United States Marine Corps[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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