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Snake
Any sniper stuff you need to know about just ask me. welcome to gunslot
Reaper308
i have a question snake... besides a different barrel, what is the main mechanical difference between an m40 and an m24?
Snake
The original M40 was a direct adaptation of the Remington 700/40XB match-grade target rifle fitted with a Redfield 3-9x accu-range variable power scope, and chambered to fire the NATO 7.62mm cartridge (.308 Winchester.)
The M40A1 saw the introduction of the McMillan fiberglass stock and replaced the Redfield scope and mounting ring set with a 10x scope custom built for the Marine Corps by Unertl. The M40A3 replaces the original McMillan fiberglass stock with the newer McMillan A4 model, which incorporates adjustable length of pull and cheek pad. The original trigger and Unertl base assembly has been replaced by ones custom built by D. D. Ross, while the Unertl scope mounting rings have been replaced by ones manufactured by G &G Machine. The A3 also incorporates a Harris bipod and accessory rail, which is also manufactured by G &G Machine.
Though the M40 series rifles are capable of firing any NATO 7.62mm (.308 Winchester) round, the Marine Corps has developed the M118LR cartridge for sniping applications
The original M40 was a direct adaptation of the Remington 700/40XB match-grade target rifle fitted with a Redfield 3-9x accu-range variable power scope, and chambered to fire the NATO 7.62mm cartridge (.308 Winchester.)
The M24 Sniper Weapon System is a bolt-action rifle chambered to fire 7.62mm NATO (currently either the M118 Special Ball Cartridge or the M852 Match Cartridge, though it can fire any standard NATO 7.62mm cartridge.) The Kevlar-reinforced fiberglass stock is custom built by HS Precision and incorporates an adjustable cheek pad and as well as an adjustable pad on the butt stock to adjust length of pull. The 24" barrel is bolted to the full-length aluminum bedding block in the stock to reduce vibration and loss of zero. The scope is a Leupold & Stevens Mk. IV M3A day telescope and is mounted on the rifle using Mk. IV rings and base.
Reaper308
I see that you can copy and paste, but you didn't answer the question. the M40 has a short action... it can only be chambered for rounds up to 7.62 NATO. The M24 has a long action and can be chambered for 7.62, 7mm, and .300wm. Just a little "sniper" IQ test.
Quinton
Hey XD-m40, welcome :)
Snake
i copy and paste i wasn trying to bullshit anyone i only know ww2 sniper and veitnam sniper weapons not the mechanics just the action and cal and scope inf sorry if u thought i was bullshiting.:'
Reaper308
no worries. I was just giving you shit. you'll learn to put up with me.
Snake
ussally if i dont know somthing i find what i can and paste. alot of things i do know i post at the situation at hand. good to know we have a few jokers other websites ive been to are to damn serious. im going to look up a few modern sniper stuff to do little homework.lol if you have any Qs i will do my best to awnser them to the best of my knowledge