M40

designed by Remington Arms

Sniper riflesUnited StatesIn service since 1966

M40 — Photo: unknown author · Public domain · background removed

Key specs

Origin: United States
Caliber: 7.62×51mm NATO
Action: Bolt action
Muzzle velocity: 777 m/s
Effective range: 800 m
Magazine: 5 rounds
Weight (empty): 6.57 kg
Length: 1,117 mm
Barrel length: 635 mm
Designer: Remington Arms
Designed: 1966
Production start: 1966

Ammunition

7.62×51mm NATORifle · United States · 1954

Compatible gear

No optics or accessories are linked to this weapon yet.

Users & conflicts

Conflicts

Vietnam Warmost notable Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War

Variants

Remington 7001962M401966

Sources

Wikipedia: M40 rifle, Wikipedia