Well M40A5 MB4416A sniper rifle - black

An affordable, yet proven reliable, effective spring-action sniper airsoft rifle manufactured by Well. The Well MB4416 models the M40A5 sniper rifle used by the US Marine Corps in the 2000s, which is the latest development version of the weapon family and is in service alongside the previous M40A3. For more information about the prototype of the weapon, see the end of the product description.

Package includes: gun, magazine (30 bullets) and magazine charger.

- Weight: 3320 g

- Length: 1180 mm

- Hop-up: adjustable

- Initial velocity/power: approx. 140m/s with 0.2g bullet / 1.96 J

Information about the real M40 sniper rifle:

The M40 sniper rifle is the primary sniper rifle of the United States Marine Corps (USMC), based on the Remington 700 series of hunting rifles. Each rifle begins its journey as a civilian model rifle, and is modified by Marine gunsmiths to be suitable for military use. The M40 series was introduced during the Vietnam War, in 1966, and the first version looked very much like a civilian model hunting rifle. Gradually, it has been modified more and more to meet the needs of the battlefield. There are four different models in the series, the M40, M40A1, M40A3 and M40A5.

Development of the M40A3 began in 1996 and was introduced in 2001, gradually replacing the older M40A1 model weapons. The new model brought with it many changes, including a better barrel, a more adjustable McMillan polymer stock, a quick-release sling, a Harris crotch rest, and more versatile sight options.

The M40A3 has been in service, on the front lines with Marine snipers in all conflicts of the 2000s and 2010s, and continues to serve, alongside the slightly modified newer A5 model. The new A7 model is just coming into service, but is unlikely to replace the A3 model anytime soon. The M40A3 has also appeared frequently in many TV series and films, including Shooter and American Sniper.

The weakest point of the M40 model series is the cartridge used, which is certainly sufficient for battles in covered terrain, but in the conditions of Iraq and Afghanistan it has been noticed that the 7.62x51 NATO is not sufficient in terms of range. The US Army has already adopted other, heavier caliber sniper rifles alongside the M24 model, but the Marines, true to their ways and traditions, stick to their old warhorses (Marines make do) and strive to increase the effectiveness of the M40 by more effective training of snipers who use it.