U.S. Army or Marine Sniper Rifle Specs

[mack]

I will be real general in this question. . . .

Can anyone tell me the standard Army or Corp sniper rifle these days or is there such a thing as "standard" anymore?

A friend asked and I suspect he would like to build an approximation for target shooting and his own amusement. I told him I thought the Remington 700 was the basis, but I think he had in mind trigger, barrel and bolt perhaps along with any specific mods done to suit individual requirements.

Thanks for any and all responses to this. He is a longtime bolt gun guy, but I told him you would know if any place on the internet would.

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[TomSudz]

Mack,
The Army's using the M24 Sniper Weapon System, which is based on the Remington 700. Here's a link to info:
http://www.aspiringtech.net/nobull/M24SWS.html

[Louis of PA]

Mack,
The Army's using the M24 Sniper Weapon System, which is based on the Remington 700. Here's a link to info:
http://www.aspiringtech.net/nobull/M24SWS.html

My brother and I use the Remington 700, with detachable magazine, here in Pennsylvania; it's highly accurate, has a smooth action and a perfectly positioned safety.

[Defender3]

The Marines are also using a Remington based bolt gun - the M40.

http://www.thegunzone.com/m40a3.html
M40 rifle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Basis for Issue for the M24:

http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/l...s/bnI063AA.htm

[218bee]

My friend returned from Iraq two years ago, where he served as a sniper in the USMC...He used the Remington-based M40A3 with a Schmidt & Bender scope w/mildot reticle..

regards

218bee

[Johnny Peppers]

I have one of the M40A1 copies by Mike Lau of Texas Brigade Armory that is very accurate. Take a look at their website for some ideas.

Welcome to Texas Brigade Armory

[mack]

Thanks to all of you who responded to this question. Your info and insights were invaluable. As always, this is the best place for answers on shooting questions. Thanks again!!

[Homer03]

Wow TBA has some nice stuff! Thanks for the link. If i hit the lottery id tell him to send me one of everything. How about that .22!