{"title":"M40 Rifles","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM40 Rifles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB\u0026amp;B Firearms M40 Rifle collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring historically faithful reproductions of the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM40A1, M40A3, M40A5 and M40A6 sniper rifles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e used by generations of United States Marine Corps Scout Snipers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt around the proven Remington 700 short-action platform, each M40 model reflects a different era in the evolution of the Marine Corps precision rifle. 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The muzzle was threaded and equipped with a SureFire muzzle brake that also served as the mounting interface for the rifle's SureFire sound suppressor. 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It subsequently served alongside the longer-range Mk13 Mod 7, with the Marine Corps eventually shifting the M40A6 increasingly toward training as newer sniper systems entered service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M40A6 therefore represents something unique:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe final evolution of the traditional Remington 700-based Marine Corps M40 sniper rifle and the only M40 generation built around a true modular chassis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eB\u0026amp;B Firearms M40A6\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B\u0026amp;B Firearms M40A6 is intended to preserve the defining configuration of the final Marine Corps M40.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than adapting an M40-style rifle to an unrelated modern chassis, the M40A6 configuration centers around the \u003cstrong\u003eRemington Defense RACS pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with the Remington 700 short action, short Schneider M40-series barrel and historically appropriate supporting components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe objective is to recreate the distinctive rifle carried by Marine Scout Snipers during the final years of the M40 program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eM40A6 Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemington Model 700 Short Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the dramatic external transformation, the M40A6 retained the fundamental Remington 700 short-action architecture that had defined every generation of the M40.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remington Model 700\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAction Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Action\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAction Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt Action\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right Hand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.62×51mm NATO \/ .308 Winchester\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolt Face:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard .308\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReceiver Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historically parkerized\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReceiver Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e M40 \/ USMC-pattern short action\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally well-documented M40A6 clone assembled from original mil-spec components by an MOS 2112 Precision Weapons Technician used a parkerized Remington 700 short-action receiver in the correct M40A6 serial-number range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBarrel\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSchneider M40A6 Match Barrel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M40A6 continued the Marine Corps' longstanding use of \u003cstrong\u003eSchneider Rifle Barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchneider states that it was the sole qualified barrel supplier across the M40A3, M40A4, M40A5 and M40A6 programs. Its barrels are made from stainless steel, pull-button rifled, stress relieved and individually hand lapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A6 differed significantly from the A3 and A5 in barrel length and twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schneider Rifle Barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.62×51mm NATO \/ .308 Winchester\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match-Grade Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM40A6 Finished Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwist Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:10\" RH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContour:\u003c\/strong\u003e USMC M40 \/ M40A6 Heavy Pattern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuzzle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Threaded\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuzzle Device:\u003c\/strong\u003e SureFire MB762SSAL\/RE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuppressor Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Barrel Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e PWS marked on documented rifles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed M40A6 clone documentation from the Marine sniper community consistently identifies the issued-pattern barrel as a \u003cstrong\u003e20-inch Schneider with a 1:10 twist\u003c\/strong\u003e, a significant departure from the longer 1:12 barrels of the A3\/A5 generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChassis\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRemington Defense RACS M40A6 “USMC”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining component of the M40A6 is the \u003cstrong\u003eRemington Defense RACS — Remington Accessory Chassis System\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remington Defense\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RACS M40A6 “USMC”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal MPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86485\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAction Pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remington 700 Short Action\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modular aluminum chassis system\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheekpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength of Pull:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Rail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-Length Picatinny\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRail Cant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 MOA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFore-End:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-Floating Tubular Design\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-Facet \/ Octagonal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessory Attachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Configurable Picatinny Rail Sections\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e AR-Pattern Compatible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAction Screws:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagazine Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e AICS Pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal RACS documentation describes a \u003cstrong\u003e20-MOA full-length Picatinny rail\u003c\/strong\u003e, folding stock, captive action screws and a free-floating handguard capable of accepting auxiliary rails on the seven available facets of its octagonal tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chassis is what gives the M40A6 its unmistakable appearance and separates it visually from every earlier M40.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMagazine System\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAICS Detachable Box Magazine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RACS chassis accepts \u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy International AICS-pattern magazines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagazine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detachable Box Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e AICS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Capacities:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 and 10 Rounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal RACS documentation specifically lists compatibility with both 5-round and 10-round Accuracy International magazines, while documented issued M40A6 kits contained both capacities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrigger\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRemington M24 Trigger\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M40A6 is commonly documented with the \u003cstrong\u003eRemington M24-pattern trigger\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA documented USMC-pattern M40A6 built for the Recon \u0026amp; Sniper Foundation used an M24 trigger tuned to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\/Pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remington M24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision Single-Stage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Pull Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5 lb. on documented M40A6 builds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remington-Pattern Receiver Safety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMuzzle Brake\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSureFire MB762SSAL\/RE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M40A6 retained the suppressor-mounting architecture associated with the M40A5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e SureFire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e MB762SSAL\/RE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muzzle Brake \/ Suppressor Adapter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.62mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Suppressor Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e SureFire FA762SS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the \u003cstrong\u003eshort 20-inch barrel and long, narrow SureFire suppressor\u003c\/strong\u003e creates one of the most recognizable M40A6 configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHistorical Suppressor \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e(not included)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSureFire FA762SS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M40A6 continued compatibility with the long, slender \u003cstrong\u003eSureFire FA762SS\u003c\/strong\u003e suppressor used with the M40 system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e SureFire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e FA762SS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e MB762SSAL\/RE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick-Attach 7.62mm Sound Suppressor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen installed on the short A6 barrel, the suppressor restores much of the rifle's visual length while retaining the handling benefits of the shorter unsuppressed configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuppressor availability, transfer and ownership are subject to applicable federal, state and local law.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOptic \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e(not included)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSchmidt \u0026amp; Bender M8541 Scout Sniper Day Scope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optic most strongly associated with the standard M40A6 is the \u003cstrong\u003eSchmidt \u0026amp; Bender M8541 Scout Sniper Day Scope\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marine Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation's documented rifle assembled from original M40A6 mil-spec components uses an original M8541 SSDS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schmidt \u0026amp; Bender\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesignation:\u003c\/strong\u003e M8541 Scout Sniper Day Scope\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e PM II\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–12×\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObjective:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReticle:\u003c\/strong\u003e USMC \/ Gen II Mil-Dot configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome M40A6 rifles and associated configurations can also be encountered with other Marine sniper optics from the same era, but the M8541 represents the classic clone configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOptic Mount \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e(not included)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLaRue Tactical LT840H-34-0\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA documented original-component M40A6 configuration uses the \u003cstrong\u003eLaRue Tactical LT840H-34-0\u003c\/strong\u003e quick-detach optic mount with the M8541.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e LaRue Tactical\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e LT840H-34-0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick Detach\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Picatinny\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis differs noticeably from the traditional Badger ring arrangement associated with earlier M40 configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBipod\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarris S-BRM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M40A6 continued using the familiar Harris swivel bipod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e S-BRM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\"–9\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Notched\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwivel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocking Accessory:\u003c\/strong\u003e KMW Pod-Loc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocumented USMC-pattern A6 packages pair the Harris S-BRM with the KMW Pod-Loc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGeneral Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e M40A6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e M40 Rifle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeapon Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt-Action Precision Rifle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remington Model 700 Short Action\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.62×51mm NATO \/ .308 Winchester\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schneider Rifle Barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwist:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:10\" RH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remington Defense RACS M40A6 “USMC”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChassis MPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86485\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folding \/ Fully Adjustable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheekpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength of Pull:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Rail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-Length 20-MOA Picatinny\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-Floating Modular Octagonal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e AR-Pattern Compatible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagazine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e AICS Detachable Box Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagazine Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 or 10 Rounds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remington M24 Pattern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Trigger Pull:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5 lb. on documented builds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuzzle Brake:\u003c\/strong\u003e SureFire MB762SSAL\/RE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Suppressor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SureFire FA762SS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Day Optic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schmidt \u0026amp; 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