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1 Hathcock
2 M40A1 pictures
3 Manufacturer
4 Costs in synopsis
5 Winchester 70 or remington 700?

[edit] Hathcock

Hathcock used a Winchester Model 70, not a Remington 700 (or M40A1).198.45.3.253 21:06, 7 September 2005 (UTC) Philo C.

Perhaps the whole sentence on Hathcock should be taken out?

Great work on the article! Looks extremely clean, probably best short weapon article here! ~Tin

Article edited to include new S&B scope. Source: http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/2005/09/usmc-snipers-to-replace-failing-scopes/index.php 198.45.3.253 14:59, 2 November 2005 (UTC) Philo C.

The M40A3 actually has a inch longer barrel than the M40A1. The M40A3 measures its barrel length from the lug, so according to the old way of measuring barrel length, it is actually 25" (and has a better muzzle velocity). 198.45.3.253 15:12, 2 November 2005 (UTC) Philo C.

The picture for the sniper rifle that was changed from a M40 to M24 does not show up, but the USMC uses the M40 and the army the M24. Please check photo. (M24 uses HS precision adjustable stock, which is easily identified) 198.45.3.253 12:42, 25 June 2006 (UTC) Philo C.

The gun in that picture looks like a K-mart replica. Is that the best picture availible? How about something with (at least) camo paint on it to make it LOOK like its a military gun. Looks half plastic.... Ghostalker

Carlos Hathcock played an important role in the design of the M-40 and deserves a mention in this article.--Dog777 (talk) 20:25, 14 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] M40A1 pictures

Why is there no pictures of the M40 and M40A1 models? The A3 model looks like shit.. and why is there a pic of a M24? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 218.101.75.57 (talk) 08:03, 15 March 2007 (UTC).

Okay, I'm deleting the M24 Pictures and putting them in the M24 page Chinese3126 23:21, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Manufacturer

The manufacturer is missing from the specifications table. 74.12.81.178 06:34, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Costs in synopsis

"The A3 model costs $3,200." - What does this mean, is this in USD? is this the retail value, for citizens or the army, or is it the manufacturing cost. I don't believe this belongs here. 74.12.81.178 06:36, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Winchester 70 or remington 700?

These weapons are almost carbon clones of each other. I read that the M40 was based off both of these weapons, since they were so similar. Is this the case or am I mistaken? Someone please respond regardless of whether I'm right or wrong, because I've wanted to know this fact for a while. respond here or on my talk page. Thanks for your time. --MKnight9989 20:17, 21 October 2007 (UTC)