Goodbye M40, Hello Mk 13 Mod 7: Marine Snipers to Get New Rifles

By Tactical-Life

The U.S. Marine Corps is set to replace its M40 sniper rifle system with the new Mk 13 Mod 7, USMC spokesperson Capt. Christopher Harrison confirmed to Marine Corps Times earlier this week.

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From M40 to Mk 13 Mod 7

The M40 system is based around the Remington 700 bolt-action. First introduced back in 1966, the rifle has since undergone a series of upgrades, with the latest configuration being the M40A6.

But while the 7.62x51mm M40 has been in service since the Vietnam War, many felt it lacked the suitable range to get the job done in modern conflicts like Afghanistan and Iraq. Indeed, the M40’s near-1,000-yard range is well behind the Army’s M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle, which can hit targets at 1,300 yards.

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Source:: Tactical Life