[mainecoon]

Just checked out the USA Today article on the Marine sniper rifle, which it says is a customized rifle assembled by the Corps. Does anyone know what platform it's based on?

[HOOfan_1]

Remington 700

[TurtlePhish]

Remington 700, I believe. McMillan stock, Leupold Mk IV scope and custom barrel.

[HOOfan_1]

Leupold Mk IV scope and custom barrel.

Schmidt and Bender actually. The Army M24 uses Leupold

[TurtlePhish]

Schmidt and Bender actually. The Army M24 uses Leupold


My mistake. Thanks for the correction!

[X hunter]

I thought the Marines were using Unertl.

[Havok7416]

I thought the Marines were using Unertl.
Not since Korea.

[arthury]

Yes, I saw that article. Finally, the press has something positive to say about the military.

The M24 SWS is the main one still out in the field for the Army. Don't know what the Marines are using. Recently, late 2010, DoD approved an upgrade to XM2010 (using 300win) and the new ones are slowly being fielded.

This is could be the reason why we are seeing the M118LR ammo available in multiple places in the open market. Just a guess.

[zdc1775]

Didn't the M-40A1 use an Unertl scope?

[gunnysmith]

http://www.snipercentral.com/m40a1.htm

During the Vietnam War, the Marine Corps decided they needed a standard sniper rifle. After testing several possibilities, they ordered 700 Remington Model 40x rifles (target/varmint version of the Model 700 bolt-action rifle), and gave them the M40 designation. Most had a Redfield 3–9 power Accurange variable scope mounted.
My M-40

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/gunnysmith/M40A15.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i221/gunnysmith/M40A12.jpg

[HOOfan_1]

Didn't the M-40A1 use an Unertl scope?

Yes, but Unertl has been out of business for a while now. They use Schmidt and Bender now

[Big Bad Bob]

Here is the breakout for the current USMC M40A5:

-Remington 700 Short Action, Trued up with lugs lappedChambered in 308Win/7.62 Nato MatchAction. slotted to USMC M40A3 SpecsHeavy ground recoil lug to Spec
-USMC 30 MOA Lugged Base
-25 inch Schneider 1-12 twist, 6grove, Stainless barrel 1.200 for 4 inch straight taper to .920 Surefire Comp/Suppressor Adapter model
-MB762SSAL/RE McMillan A4 Stock, Sniper Fill, Adjustable Saddle Cheek, Spacer System LOP adjustment, O.D. Green molded-in color.
-1 Stud , 6 Flush Cups PGW PVS-22 Night Vision Mount mounted in Stock TIS Slip Cuff Contract Sling, Coyote Brown with Correct Swivels
-7075 Alloy Pillar Bedded in Marinetex
-Badger M5 DBM Trigger guard with one 5rd magazine
-Badger Ordnance Steel Rings,
-USMC Spec 34mm Remington trigger tuned to 2.5pounds .

optics:
Schmidt & Bender PMII 3x12x50mm 34mm Tube Mildot

[Tim the student]

Is the article worth reading?

[sgtstryker]

We started using Unertl 10X in the early eighties. I used one on a M40A1 82-84. I believe they stayed in service through the nineties and on, when US Optics began rebuilds. If my memory serves me, the original M40 had Winchester trigger groups. Believe me, current Marine Corps Scout Snipers are the best trained and motivated fighters in the field. The Marine Corps is providing excellent equipment at the time it is needed most. IMO...