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The most commonly used sniper rifle in the Marines is the M-40A3. It is a standard bolt action rifle with a Remington 700 action that fires the 7.62X51 NATO round.
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What Sniper rifle does special agent Gibbs use?
I'm pretty sure he uses the M40A3 Sniper rifle, the default for the USMC. You will have heard of it you play CoD4, it's the best one you get. It's bolt action.
What type of ammo did the USMC sniper rifle use in Vet Nam?
7.62x63 (.30-06) with M2 ball and 7.62x51 Special Ball were both used by the USMC in Vietnam.
In what year was the M40 rifle introduced?
The M40 rifle was introduced in 1966. It is a bolt-action sniper rifle used by the United States Marine Corps, or USMC. It is still being used. It was previously used in wars such as the Vietnam War and the Iraq War.
Who is Sergeant Carlos Hathcock?
A USMC sniper from the Viet War.
Where can you get a Hog's tooth necklace?
You get a Hog's tooth necklace from being a USMC sniper. You can get one of these from going through sniper school.
What rifle scopes did they use in the Vietnam war?
The US Army had little interest in sniping during the war, and issued an M14 service rifle (that they called an XM21 weapons system) along with a brand new Redfield 3 X 9 range finder equipped scope. US Army snipers were trained in country by division or brigade (if no division was in country). No US Army sniper school existed in CONUS (Continental United States) during the war. The USMC were the heavies in sniping and established the first official sniper school in the US in 1969. The USMC used the best hunting rifles and the best hunting rifle scopes during the war.
How many usmc recruits qualified with perfect score on rifle range?
None
What sniper rifles were used by the 101 airborne in world war two?
Variations of the Lee-Enfield rifle (modified for accuracy), and the Boys .55 inch anti-tank rifle (sort of a predecessor to modern heavy sniping weapons like the Barrett M107). However, in the case of the Boys, it wasn't so much a sniping rifle as an anti-materiel rifle, and iron sights were used.
How many weapons are there in operation flashpoint dragon rising?
According to Game Informer, there are over 70 weapons in game, all supported by a realistic ballistics system.The3vilGenius - There are not actually 70 weapons in the game.Most of them are different modifications of the same weapon.For example, there are Assault, Stealth, CQB and Marksman modifications for the M16A4 rifle. Most are that of the USMCCurrent USMC infantry weapons are:M16A4 (assault rifle)M4A1 (assault rifle)Mk16 SCAR-Light (assault rifle)Mk17 SCAR-Heavy (assault rifle)MP5A4 (submachine gun)Mk48 (light machine gun)M249 SAW (light machine gun)M21 (sniper rifle)Barrett M82A1 (sniper rifle)MEU .45 (pistol)M67 fragmentation grenadeM18 smoke grenadeFGM-148 Javelin (Launcher)SMAW (Launcher)AA FIM-92 Stinger (launcher)
What Sniper Rifles Were Used In Vietnam?
The USMC utilized a bolt action rifle thru-out the war (probably 7.62mm NATO/.308 Winchester caliber). The USA used an M14 service rifle, called the XM21 weapon's system; "X" stood for experimental. USA sniper's were issued these "specially hand fitted" M14s along with 5 brand new (still in their sealed aluminum bag) steel magazines, and a new Redfield adjustable ranging 3 X 9 power rifle scope. A well used and nearly worn out starlight scope with mount was also issued. Those XM-21's used MATCH grade ammunition; the word "Match" was engraved upon the head of each shell, and the cardboard boxes of 20 rds was white with red lettering saying MATCH on them. Easy to identify, considering all other small arms ammo in the military came in standard brown cardboard boxes with black lettering. Match ammo was in 7.62mm NATO (.308 Winchester). For the USA, primarily infantry battalions were authorized snipers, 8 men per battalion (assigned to HHC/Headquarters and Headquarters Company), making four teams. During special operations, such as Lam Son 719 in 1971; Armor and Cavalry squadrons were authorized sniper sections within their headquarters companies. Their primary mission was protecting the battalion's/squadron's tanks and ACAVs by terminating NVA RPG & Sapper teams.
What is the USMC scout sniper's pray or creed?
The Marine Corps Scout sniper pray is something that is not ment to be know by the public,however what it is for is thus: The Scout Sniper Prayer is said by the sniper asking God for the strength to do what needs to be done when the Marines country calls him to battle,Its ask God for safty from detection by the adversary,and asks God for a shot that is stright and true,One Shot,One Kill
What infantry weapon will replace the M16A2 in the usmc?
In the United States Marine Corps (USMC), the M16A2 assault rifle is currently being phased out in favor of the M16A4, which allows for easier attachment of optics and accessories. The M4 carbine instead replaces the M9 handgun for officers, and the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle is being adopted to replace the M249 LMG.
