The DARPA XM-3 was an improved variant of the M40A3 sniper rifle designed by DARPA in collaboration with Iron Brigade Armory Ltd. in 2005 and built by the Marine Corps Precision Weapons Shop in 2006. An experimental project that was never official, the XM-3 …

When designing this new bolt action rifle, DARPA wanted a short action that had the ability to take a suppressor, was lightweight, and was capable of using night vision as well. They wanted to take their clip-on night vision off without needing to re-zero the optic every time.

Apr 5, 2024 · DARPA, the Marine Corps, and custom rifle company Iron Briagde Armory teamed up to create a bolt-action sniper rifle that solved these issues. The rifle system used the M40 series as its core rifle but would make extensive modifications to the design.

Dec 4, 2012 · These rifles are all built by hand at the Marine Corps Precision Weapons Shop (PWS) in Quantico, VA. The Marines at PWS build some of the most accurate sniper rifles in DOD, yet when 9/11 sent the Marines into Iraq and Afghanistan the shortcomings of the new M40A3 were soon apparent.

XM-3 Sniper Weapon System. Caliber: .308 Winchester/ 7.62 Chambered for lake City 175 Gr. Barrel: 18.5” HART 416R Stainless Steel. Rifling: 1:10 RH Twist w/ 6 Grooves. Magazine: Internal / Welded 5 Rd. Capacity. Muzzle Velocity: 2550 FPS w/ Suppressor. Maximum Effective Range: 1000 Yards. Length: 40.50” without suppressor 46.25” with suppressor.

Mar 8, 2022 · The XM3 is a fantastic rifle which paved the way for features on future M40's. Unfortunately, it just seems to be a footnote in USMC sniping history, when in reality it was probably the single best 7.62 bolt action sniper rifle the Corps ever fielded.

Oct 9, 2021 · The lessons learned from the XM3 can be seen in the M40A6, but in my opinion they took a step backwards with the RACS chassis. Even though the XM3 lacks detachable magazines and has a scope with mismatched features, it's an excellent rifle and I wish more people would clone them!

This Modern XM3 MOD2 is built off the original XM3 700 Remington Short Action configuration. Each XM3 is equipped with an XM3 profile 18.5″ 416R dimpled stainless steel match grade, a Griffin Armament PSR™ Dual-Lok™ Paladin® Muzzle Brake.

accuracy, target range, day/night operations and the use of titanium. The XM-3 has established the baseline from which DARPA will identify investment areas where new technologies are needed to provide snipers and riflemen the greatest possible advantage on tomorrow’s battlefield.

DARPA’s XM-3 Sniper Rifle By Steve Reichert For years Marine snipers have been using their coveted bolt-action M40’s (a1/2/3/5) to take out eneMies all over the world. these riFles have all been built by hand at the Marine corps precision weapons shop (pws) in Quantico, va. The Marines aT PWs build soMe of The MosT

Apr 8, 2024 · Marine snipers deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq started to see the shortcomings of their beloved M40 rifles. This led to a fairly interesting partnership with DARPA and resulted in the XM3 sniper rifle series. Remember the time that the world's best killers teamed up with the best minds to create a sniper rifle? If not it's called the XM3.

Jun 10, 2017 · Would you pay over twenty-seven grand for a slightly-used Rem 700 bolt-action rifle and Nightforce scope? Well somebody did just that recently, paying the princely sum of $27,556.00 for a DARPA XM-3 Sniper Rifle system in a CMP Auction.

Jul 2, 2024 · The Civilian Marksmanship Program is auctioning off an actual, complete XM-3 sniper rifle. This is a rare opportunity to own an actual US military sniper rifle with documented combat use. It even includes the original deployment case and Nightforce scope. CMP @ TFB:

Jun 2, 2017 · These XM-3 sniper rifles used by the United States Marine Corps. In mid-2005, DARPA worked with Lt. Col. Norm Chandler’s Iron Brigade Armory (IBA) to field items to expeditionary units in Afghanistan.

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Oct 8, 2020 · These rifles are all built by hand at the Marine Corps Precision Weapons Shop (PWS) in Quantico, VA. The Marines at PWS build some of the most accurate sniper rifles in DOD, yet when 9/11 sent the Marines into Iraq and Afghanistan the shortcomings of the new M40A3 were soon apparent.

Jun 2, 2017 · These XM-3 sniper rifles used by the United States Marine Corps. In mid-2005, DARPA worked with Lt. Col. Norm Chandler’s Iron Brigade Armory (IBA) to field items to expeditionary units in Afghanistan.

Mar 4, 2024 · When designing this new bolt action rifle, DARPA wanted a short action that had the ability to take a suppressor, was lightweight, and was capable of using night vision as well. They wanted to take their clip-on night vision off without needing to re-zero the optic every time.