{"product_id":"usmc-m40a1-rifle","title":"M40A1","description":"\u003ch1\u003eM40A1 Rifle\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorically Faithful Reproduction of the U.S. Marine Corps M40A1 Sniper Rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eB\u0026amp;B Firearms M40A1 Rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for shooters and collectors who want a historically faithful recreation of one of the most iconic precision rifles in U.S. military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to original \u003cstrong\u003eM40A1 specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e using original-source and original-pattern components, the B\u0026amp;B M40A1 recreates the rifle that helped define the United States Marine Corps Scout Sniper program for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core is the legendary Remington 700 short action, paired with the heavy-contour match barrel, McMillan fiberglass stock, traditional internal magazine system and period-correct component configuration that gave the original \u003cstrong\u003eM40A1 sniper rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e its unmistakable appearance and reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach M40A1 is built to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Lead Time: 6–8 Weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe History of the M40A1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of the \u003cstrong\u003eM40 rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e begins during the Vietnam War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1966, the United States Marine Corps adopted the original M40 sniper rifle, built around the Remington Model 700 bolt-action platform and chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original M40 proved highly capable, but combat use also exposed limitations in its wood stock. Changes in temperature and humidity could cause wood to swell, warp or shift, potentially affecting the consistency expected from a precision rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine Corps armorers at Quantico began developing an improved version of the rifle during the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was the \u003cstrong\u003eM40A1\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply purchasing a new commercial rifle, Marine Corps armorers rebuilt and refined the M40 platform into a purpose-built sniper weapon system. The original wood stock was replaced with a rugged McMillan fiberglass stock, providing significantly greater resistance to environmental changes and hard field use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Remington action was paired with a heavy stainless-steel match barrel and installed into the fiberglass stock using the fitting and bedding techniques required for a precision rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine Corps armorers also incorporated a modified steel Winchester Model 70 trigger guard and floorplate assembly rather than relying on the standard commercial Remington bottom metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese individually assembled rifles became the \u003cstrong\u003eM40A1 sniper rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning around 1980, the M40A1 became closely associated with the distinctive fixed-power \u003cstrong\u003eUnertl 10× USMC sniper scope\u003c\/strong\u003e, although earlier rifles were equipped with other optics including Redfield 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M40A1 Rifle\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B\u0026amp;B Firearms M40A1 is intended to recreate the classic Marine Corps rifle as faithfully as possible using components and specifications associated with the original M40A1 program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than building a modern precision rifle that merely resembles an M40A1, the objective is to preserve the characteristics that made the original rifle distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat includes the Remington short action, traditional heavy M40-profile barrel, McMillan fiberglass stock, internal magazine configuration and other period-correct details associated with the original Marine Corps rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a rifle designed to capture both the appearance and character of the original \u003cstrong\u003eM40A1 sniper rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e while providing the buyer with a newly built rifle rather than a surplus or heavily used historical firearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eM40A1 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\u003eThe M40 and subsequent M40A1 were developed around the Remington Model 700 short-action receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal M40A1 rifles included both receivers carried forward from earlier M40 rifles and newly procured Remington receivers as the Marine Corps continued producing and rebuilding rifles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAction Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt action\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAction Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short action\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolt Face:\u003c\/strong\u003e .308 \/ 7.62 NATO family\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal box magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagazine Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 rounds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetachable Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBarrel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy M40-Contour Match Barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the defining components of the M40A1 is its heavy-profile stainless-steel match barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the rifle's long service history, Marine Corps armorers used high-quality barrel blanks from respected manufacturers associated with the M40 program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChambering:\u003c\/strong\u003e .308 Winchester \/ 7.62×51mm NATO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 24\" original M40A1 configuration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy M40 profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwist Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:12\" RH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recessed target-style crown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuzzle Device:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuppressor Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subdued matte-black finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavy barrel contour provides the visual profile immediately associated with the M40A1 while also providing the rigidity expected from a precision rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcMillan HTG \/ M40A1 Fiberglass Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McMillan fiberglass stock is arguably the single most recognizable improvement separating the M40A1 from the original Vietnam-era M40.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original M40 used a wood stock. The transition to fiberglass gave the Marine Corps a much more environmentally stable platform capable of tolerating moisture, heat, cold and hard field use without the dimensional changes associated with wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McMillan design used for the rifle is commonly known today as the \u003cstrong\u003eHTG or M40A1 stock\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e McMillan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e HTG \/ M40A1 pattern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiberglass composite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed stock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAction Pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remington 700 short action\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagazine System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecoil Pad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Period-correct rubber recoil-pad 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