U.S. Army or Marine Sniper Rifle Specs

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03-07-2009, 11:18 PM
mack

U.S. Army or Marine Sniper Rifle Specs

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.:)
03-08-2009, 03:06 AM
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
03-08-2009, 08:47 AM
Louis of PA

Excellent infomormation; thanks for posting

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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.
03-08-2009, 09:25 AM
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
03-08-2009, 09:29 AM
218bee

US Marine Sniper....co-worker of mine..

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
03-08-2009, 09:39 AM
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
03-08-2009, 11:14 PM
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!!
03-09-2009, 05:26 AM
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!