Specifications

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Table 1. M40A3/A5 Sniper Rifle Specifications.
SPECIFICATIONS
Caliber 7.62 mm NATO
Weight
w/o suppressor
w/ suppressor
16.05 lb
17.20 lb
Weight of telescope 2.0 lb
Total weight
w/o suppressor
w/ suppressor
18.25 lb
19.45 lb
Overall length
w/o suppressor
w/ suppressor
44 in.
49.75 in.
Barrel length 24 in.
Suppressor weight 19 oz
Suppressor length 9.8 in.
Suppressor diameter 1.5 in.
Magazine capacity 5 rounds
Safety Manual lever
Rifling 1 turn in 12 inches, right hand twist
Chamber pressure 50,000 copper units of pressure (cup)
Stock Fiberglass
Telescope 3-12 X 50, point of aim/point of impact
Telescope length 12.5 in.
Windage Adjustable in .1 mil increments
Elevation Adjustable in .1 mil increments
CAPABILITIES
Modes of fire Bolt action, manually operated
Maximum effective range 1,000 yd
Muzzle velocity 2,670 feet per second with M118LR
ammunition (slight increase w/suppressor)