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Building a USMC M40A3: Cloning the Marine Corps Sniper Rifle from 1999-2009

January 4, 2016 Bill Marr 0

In this post Rifleshooter.com will build a clone of the United States Marine Corps M40A3 Sniper Rifle. Replacing the M40A1 in 1999, and used by the Marines until 2009, the M40A3 is characterized by its […]

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USMC M40A5 Build- Part 5: Bedding and final assembly

December 16, 2015 Bill Marr 0

Welcome to the final installment of Rifleshooter.com’s USMC M40A5 build series, USMC M40A5 Build- Part 5: Bedding and final assembly.  To read the rest of the series, see: Remington 700 (USMC M40A1, M40A3, M40A5) Q&A: […]

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USMC M40A5 Build-Part 2: Lug slotting the receiver

April 19, 2015 Bill Marr 0

USMC M40A5 Build-Part 2: Lug slotting the receiver USMC M40A5 Build- Part 1: Gathering the Parts provided an overview of the parts required to complete an M40A5 (or M40A3).  In Part 2 of this series, the receiver […]

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USMC M40A5 Build- Part 1: Gathering the Parts

February 16, 2015 Bill Marr 0

To read Rifleshooter.com’s M40A5 Build Series, see: Remington 700 (USMC M40A1, M40A3, M40A5) Q&A: What is a clip slot? Lug slot? Lugged base? USMC M40A5 Build- Part 1: Gathering the Parts USMC M40A5 Build-Part 2: […]

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6.5 Creedmoor load development: Sierra 130 grain Tipped MatchKing (TMK) with H4350, Varget, Reloder 15 and Reloader 17

6.5 Creedmoor
May 23, 2016 0

Lapua 6.5 Creedmoor Brass: Forming 6.5 Creedmoor cases from 22-250 brass

6.5 Creedmoor
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The need for speed: Red dot vs ghost ring sights on a shotgun.

Optics
August 16, 2013 0

The scout rifle: a one gun solution?

Editorial
June 11, 2017 0

Shotgun Ghost Ring Sights: Selecting the right sight for you

Reviews
March 9, 2013 0
308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28" to 16.5")
6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!
Budget precision rifle: Customizing the Savage Axis
338 Lapua Magnum: Barrel Length Versus Muzzle Velocity (30-17 inches)
223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches
Ruger American Rifle Predator 223 Review
Howa 1500 Review
Forster CO-AX reloading press: REVIEW- Is it the best press for precision rifle?
M24 Sniper Rifle Review
Howa 1500 barreled action review: Howa 1500 versus Remington 700

Knight’s Armament URX 4 forend: Initial thoughts

JEC Customs Recoil Reduction Muzzle Brake Review and Installation

Winchester 70, 30-06 Retro Build

Remington 700 (USMC M40A1, M40A3, M40A5) Q&A: What is a clip slot? Lug slot? Lugged base?


 

 

 

 

 

Ruger 10/22 accuracy upgrade: Shortening factory chamber to improve accuracy

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McMillan’s stock making and gunsmithing videos

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Installing McMillan flush cups for quick-detach slings

September 20, 2013 0

Custom Remington 700 Build: Our twist on a light tactical rifle

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How do rifle suppressors affect muzzle velocity?

January 26, 2025 0

USMC M40A5 Build- Part 5: Bedding and final assembly

December 16, 2015 0

Texturing a fiberglass stock

February 1, 2017 0

Turnbull Restoration and Manufacturing on “How it’s Made”

March 6, 2015 0

Add a detachable magazine to your Remington 700 by installing Surgeon bottom metal

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Daewoo K2, DR-200/DR-300 barrel removal

March 23, 2019 0

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