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M40A1 Sniper Rifle
This small manual was printed in 1989 as a suplement to be used in conjunction with FMFM 1-3B (sniping). It is 35 pages long an provides some good information on several topics that are important to both the M40A1 and any rifle. Its an interesting read to see the way the USMC teaches their snipers to maintain and care for their sniper rifles. The following topics are covered:
- Facts About Your Sniper Rifle
- Sniper Scope
- Inspection
- Repairing the Rifle
- Cleaning the Rifle
- When to Clean the M40A1
- How to Clean the M40A1
- How to Lubricate
- Sniper Scope Maintenance
- Scope Adjustment and Theory
- Parallax
- Zeroing the Scope
- Field Expedient Zeroing
- Ammunition
- Gun Book Recording
- Painting the Weapon
- Preparing the Weapon for Field Use
- Use of the Drag Bag
- Preparation in Winter Environment
- M40A1 Component List
As you can see this little manual covers a wide range of topics that are important to all shooters. The manual does provide especially interesting reading to sniping enthusiasts and M40A1 fans.
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