Mar 8, 2022 · The XM3 is a fantastic rifle, the only shortcoming is the scope. Some platoons replaced their scopes with the S&B from their A3's, other platoons (such as mine) left the NF scope on the rifle. The rifles are very accurate and will easily shoot 1/2 MOA groups (even my IBA XM3 test rifle shot this well).

Mar 4, 2020 · Basically the portion that extends over the barrel shank. Should anyone have an interest in one of these, I could be talked out of them. Please know, these were on L/E xm3 builds. Yes, the XM3 package was available to L/E agencies. 52 total rifles went to the USMC. Pm me if you have interest in a base. you have a nice rifle sir!!

Apr 17, 2024 · The price for just the rifle is $5,000, which is about $2,000 cheaper than the BG Defense/Type A Rifles XM3 (and their overpriced clone doesn't even have the rare parts that the RWS rifle has!). Please do your own research, don't buy anything from a company that is massively price gouging.

Aug 9, 2021 · I wanted to share my build which is heavily inspired by the XM3. I didn’t attempt a full clone because there have since been developmental improvements in calibers, optics, parts, and materials. Also, some parts are too difficult to find. Remington 700 blueprinted receiver. I glass bedded the action to the stock.

Oct 9, 2021 · Tribute DARPA XM-3 USMC Sniper Rifle Did not ever think one of these would become part of my US Military Long Arms collection but when this base rifle showed up on the CMP WTS forum built by a USMC 2112 I started doing research and asked for lots of photos. This is a link to the background of the XM-3 rifle xm3_draft_rikert.pdf (stevereichert.com)

Sep 21, 2014 · The rifle was an experiment to create a lighter sniper rifle, much like the guys on here do when running 18" and 20" .308s. The rifle has a shorter, lighter barrel than the M40A5. The idea was that the current school of thought is that a 25" M40 contour barrel was overkill for such a round and they could still get the performance they need in a ...

Jan 13, 2023 · I have all of the components for an XM3 clone build: - R700 SS SA with the S prefix and within the correct range of serial #s, trued and barreled by Hart with an XM3 contour barrel (not yet clip-slotted) - Badger bolt knob - Correct McMillan stock, ordered direct - IBA-marked EFR - IBA-marked scope base (requires clip slot)

Aug 4, 2009 · When being tested for safety and accuracy beyond 1000 yards, by Crane Naval Weapons Station, the XM3 out-shot all of the .308 (7.62 NATO) rifles, including those listed above, and at those extreme ranges, the XM3 rifles equaled the accuracy performance of the .300 Winchester Magnums being used as standard test weapons.

Jun 17, 2024 · The original price for just an IBA XM3 rifle was $8,541 in 2006 dollars, which are worth over $13,000 in 2024 dollars with inflation taken into consideration!!! So, even spending under $7k today is MUCH cheaper than buying one of the original IBA XM3's back in 2006!

Apr 18, 2007 · ballistic tables were used to align the rifle optic for initial fixture firing. Fixture zero was adjusted as necessary if there was significant shift between suppressed and unsuppressed point of impact. Range Firing Tests. This testing consisted of firing the …