{"product_id":"m40a6","title":"M40A6","description":"\u003ch1\u003eM40A6\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorically Faithful Reproduction of the U.S. Marine Corps M40A6 Sniper Rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eB\u0026amp;B Firearms M40A6\u003c\/strong\u003e recreates the final and most radical evolution of the legendary United States Marine Corps \u003cstrong\u003eM40 rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M40A6 retained the Remington Model 700 short-action foundation and 7.62×51mm NATO chambering that defined the M40 family for decades, but replaced the traditional fiberglass stock with the modular \u003cstrong\u003eRemington Defense RACS — Remington Accessory Chassis System\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was an M40 unlike any that came before it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA folding and fully adjustable stock dramatically improved transportability. A full-length optics rail and modular handguard expanded accessory-mounting capability. The shorter Schneider barrel made the rifle more maneuverable, while the existing suppressor-compatible SureFire system allowed the M40A6 to retain the suppressed capability introduced with the M40A5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine Corps Systems Command began fielding the M40A6 to Marine snipers in June 2016, specifically citing improved \u003cstrong\u003etransportability, concealability and ergonomics\u003c\/strong\u003e over its predecessor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Lead Time: 6–8 Weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe History of the M40A6\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M40A6 represents the final chapter of a Marine Corps sniper-rifle lineage that began during the Vietnam War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades, the basic formula remained remarkably consistent: a Remington 700 short action, a precision barrel and a rifle individually configured for Marine Corps Scout Snipers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M40A1 introduced the rugged McMillan fiberglass stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M40A3 brought improved ergonomics and an adjustable McMillan A4 stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M40A5 added detachable magazines, suppressor capability and forward mounting provisions for night-vision equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eM40A6 changed the architecture of the rifle entirely.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marine Corps sought a modular stock system that could make the M40 more compact for transportation while greatly expanding its ability to accept optics and accessories. The resulting system replaced the McMillan fiberglass stock with the \u003cstrong\u003eRemington Defense RACS modular chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RACS provided a folding stock, adjustable cheekpiece and length of pull, a free-floating tubular fore-end and a full-length Picatinny rail. The octagonal handguard allowed accessory rails to be positioned around multiple surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its dramatically different appearance, the M40A6 remained unmistakably part of the M40 family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt continued using the \u003cstrong\u003eRemington Model 700 short action\u003c\/strong\u003e and remained chambered for 7.62×51mm NATO. The Marine Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation identifies the issued configuration as using a Remington 700 short-action receiver, Schneider stainless-steel barrel and original Remington RACS chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M40A6 entered Marine Corps service in 2016. 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; 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