Marine spokesperson Capt. Christopher Harrison recently confirmed that snipers will carry the Mk 13 Mod 7 instead of the M40 system favored since the Vietnam War. (Image: Marine Corps Times video screenshot)
Popular Mechanics: U.S. Marines Are Finally Getting a New Sniper Rifle
The old M40 rifle is on the way out.
The U.S. Marine Corps is replacing its existing sniper rifles with a newer model that fires a heavier, longer-range bullet. The new Mark 13 Mod 7 sniper rifle, a favorite of Navy SEALs is replacing the older M40 series of rifles. The result is a more accurate rifle with the potential to hit targets at nearly three quarters of a mile.
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More News On The New Sniper Rifle For The U.S. Marines
The Marine Corps Is Finally Getting The Sniper Rifle It Deserves -- Task & Purpose
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Marine scout snipers to get new Mk 13 Mod 7 rifles -- Guns.com
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