The M40A1 is the USMC's first major upgrade to the original M40, featuring a McMillan HTG fiberglass stock, Unertl 10x fixed scope, and a heavy 24-inch stainless barrel. Built individually by Marine armorers at Quantico on Remington 700 actions, every M40A1 was a hand-fitted instrument. It saw service through the 1990s and earned legendary accuracy in the hands of Marine Scout Snipers. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .308 Winchester Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1977, USA Weight: 14.5 oz Overall length: 43.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: sniper, military, precision