In 2009, the M110 rifle and commercial equivalents were added to the list of NFA-legal US service rifles under rule 3.1. 6 of the NRA High Power Rifle Rules.
Why was the M110 replaced?
While the M110 was a successful program, the U.S. Army wanted a smaller and lighter version to be easier to carry and fit in with squad more. The procurement of a M110 replacement was run under the moniker of M110A1 Compact Semi Automatic Sniper System (CSASS).
Is the M110 good?
Accuracy of the M110 has been good with typical accuracy between . 5 – 1.0 MOA depending on ammo. As many 308 shooters know, that max range is largely weather dependent as well, but with M118LR ammo and a good sniper, I would put that max effective range at 1000m or so.
Is it legal to own the M110 sniper rifle?
It is legal to own an M110 rifle for sporting uses under NRA-legal US service rifles usage.
What scope is on the M110?
U.S. Army M110 SASS. The M24 used the Leupold Mk4 10x40mm Ultra M3 and it is an excellent scope, very durable and high quality. This new scope on the M110 continues the partnership with Leupold and is a very good scope with good flexibility which includes a BDC elevation knob calibrated for the M118LR ammo.
What caliber is the M110 rifle?
M110 M110 Winner of the U.S. Army award as one of the “Best 10 Inventions” of 2007, the M-110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (M-110 SASS) is a precision 7.62mm NATO caliber, gas-operated rifle that is highly acclaimed for its battlefield performance.
What is the muzzle velocity of the M110?
M110 – nominal muzzle velocity: 360.9 fps: 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9: 10: 426.3: 427.9: 426.5: 432.9: 429.3: 429.2: 429.8: 430.2: 429.0: 432.3: average: 429.4: difference compared to the nominal muzzle velocity [fps] 68.5: difference compared to the nominal muzzle velocity [%] 19.0: ROF: 24.2
