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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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: …

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 …

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 …

This is a DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECT AGENCY (DARPA) XM-3 Sniper Rifle S6533990. These XM-3 sniper rifles used by the United States Marine Corps. In mid-2005, …

Iron Brigade Armory assembled DARPA XM3 Sniper Rifle system in STORMCASE iM3200 case. The entire rifle is painted camouflage. Barrel is clean and well maintained .

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 …