M40 USMC 3-9X40 Rifle Scope, 1" Main Tube, Accu-Range Reticle
In 1965, the U.S. Marine Corps began its search for a new rifle and scope combo to serve as their official combat sniper rifle. The goal was to have USMC armorers customize and accurize a readily available production rifle. The Corps settled on the Remington Model 40x, chambered for the .308 Winchester (a.k.a. 7.62 NATO) cartridge, and topped it with a commercially available 3-9x40mm hunting scope with an Accu-Ranging scale. The rifle was designated the M40.
Hi-Lux Optics is now recreating this 1960′s era scope for all of those “old school” sharpshooters among us, those who take the time to know the trajectory of the loads they shoot. However, we’ve made major internal improvements. The optics are far superior to that of the original, with precision ground lenses that are fully multi-coated for maximum light transmission. We’ve also added positive 1/4″ click adjustments to the windage and elevation turrets.
M40 USMC Reticle
• The M40 USMC reticle features the same Accu-Range system as the original M40 rifle scope.
• The parallel lines on the top of the reticle can be used to frame an 18" target.
• The approximate range is shown by the smallest number visible on the Accu-Range scale in the lower right quadrant.
Specifications:
Magnification: 3-9X
Objective Lens Diameter: 40mm
Eye Relief: 3.25"
Field of View: 37.7 - 12.6 ft @ 100 yards
Tube Size: 1"
Length: 10.5"
Weight: 16.2 oz
