How do the M40 and M110 sniper rifles compete with each other?

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1. Anthony W

   April 3rd, 2010 at 1:12 pm

   M40A1
   Weight – M40A1: 6.57 kg (14.48 lb)—-M40A3: 7.5 kg (16.5 lb)Length -
   Action – Bolt Action
   Muzzle Veloctiy – 2,550 ft/s (777 m/s) (w/175 gr. M118LR)Effective Range -
   Feed System – 5-round detachable box magazine
   Manufacturer -United States Marine Corps
   Cartridge -7.62x51mm NATO

   M110
   Weight – 6.94 kg (15.3 lb) with scope, bipod, and a loaded 20-round magazine
   Length-1,029 mm (40.5 in) (buttstock fully compressed)
   Action- Gas-operated, rotating bolt
   Muzzel Velocity – 783 m/s (~2,571 ft/s) with 175gr. M118LR
   Effective Range – 800–1,000 m
   Feed System – 10 or 20-round detachable box magazine
   Manufacturer – Knight’s Armament Company
   Cartridge-7.62x51mm NATO

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