PIG Pics..

Since we are celebrating Sgt. Herbert B. Hancock's achievement, (Marine scout sniper, Company B, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,) of the longest US confirmed kill of the Iraq War, (1,050 yards,) our PIG pic is the Marine Corp M40 A3 Sniper Rifle.

These are individually hand made by the USMC Armorers at Marine Corps Base Quantico. So, here are some specs on this beauty:

• Caliber - 7.62 mm NATO (.308 Win)
• Weight - 7.5 kg (16.5 lb)
• Overall Length - 1.124 m (44.25 in)
• Barrel Length - 610 mm (24 in)
• Barrel - Schneider Match Grade SS #73
• Magazine Capacity - 5 rounds
• Sight - Unertl 10x with Mil-Dots and BDC; specially designed for USMC
• Stock - Fiberglass McMillan Tactical A4
• Max Effective Range - 915 m (1000 yd)

The M40 has always been based on the tried and true Remington 700 Short Action (as opposed to the Long Action in the M24.) These actions are all chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO and are house tuned by Marine armorers. The trigger guard assembly is manufactured by the DD Ross Company, though several M40A3s use Badger Ordnance trigger guards.
The action is bedded with aluminum pillars, and the barrel is free floated..

Oi..
I think I need to go take a cold shower..