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  1. BigBrother

    Rifle Scopes Why did USO not get the USMC contract?

    Hey guys. I was wondering if one of the USO guys could chime in here as to what happened with this latest bid to replace the Unertls. Not looking for anything inflammatory or classified, just a basic rundown, as I'm really surprised it went to a foreign contractor. I know it's not unheard of...
  2. dave-0

    "Old school" USMC rifle

    Neat old rifle at my friend's shop. US Navy marked Remington-Keene rifle in 45-70. 250 total built for Navy trials. The Navy did not like them so they gave them to the USMC. Such a typical Navy thing to do ! Bolt action with an external hammer/cocking piece and the magazine tube is under the...
  3. Kaisersose

    M40 Build Question for USMC return Stock

    I am wondering what you guys would go with. I can pick up a 40X repeater complete rifle or a Remington 700 with rock barrel installed and is clip slotted for the same price. Which would you guys go with? Thanks
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    Article on USMC Precision Weapons Section

    New article in the current Leatherneck magazine online about the activities at PWS. <span style="font-weight: bold">Precision Weapons: Handmade by Marines for Marines</span> Some additional pics ... Eric C. Reid installs a universal night sight on a M40-A3 sniper rifle in the Precision...
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    Fieldcraft Questions about USMC and Scout Snipers

    Hello everyone I am new to the forums and wanted to see if anyone could answer my questions. I am currently running a 5:56 mile, I haven't tried to run a timed three miles yet though. I can do about eighty situps in two minutes and I can do four pullups, hands facing towards me. I am working on...
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    Maggie’s USMC Watch

    A Marine walks into a bar and takes a seat next to a very attractive woman. He gives her a quick glance then casually looks at his watch for a moment. The woman notices this and asks, "Is your date running late?" "No," he replies, "I just got this state-of-the-art watch, and I was just...
  7. mike1128

    Fieldcraft USMC 0311 ???

    Hello all, I'm 21 and have been thinking about joining the Corps for awhile now and would like to go 0311/Infantry. I've had my doubts and worrys though about how I will perform being 5'3" 130lbs and flatfooted. Also I wonder how I will be accepted and if any of you have any exercises I could...
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    Rifle Scopes USMC Spotting Scope

    does anybody know what spotting scope the usmc scout snipers use or are there various different ones? also i have a leupold vx-3 6.5x20x40mm LR and it has the regular finger click turrets and i want to know if it is possible to get those replaced with m1 turrets
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    Building a USMC M40A3

    Hey guys, I'm trying to build a M40A3 identical to those used by the USMC. I already have the following parts: McMillan A4 - USMC Spec Schneider 610 - 24in. 5 groove, 1:12" Match Grade Barrel Badger Ordnance M5 Detachable Magazine Triggergaurd Harris 6-9" S Series Bipod KMW Podlock Quick Cuff...