While similar to the M40 sniper rifle used by the Marine Corps, the U.S. Army’s M24 features a longer action, allowing for longer rifle cartridges, and it has a 24-inch barrel, 1 inch shorter ...

At the time, the Army sought to purchase 2,800 Mk22 Mod 0 rifles by 2026. The M40A6 is a heavily modified version of the original M40, which fires a 7.62mm round and was first fielded during the ...

the M40 has earned its reputation as one of the best sniper rifles, cherished by Marine Scout/Snipers. The Army's M24 SWS, introduced in 1988, shares lineage with the M40 as a bolt-action ...