The specs are in my usmc rifle data book, the one you use at the kd course to plot and call your shots. Who knows how to care for the m16 better than the riflemen of the usmc. Avoid all politicalreligious discussions and soapboxing on threads unless its directly related to the usmc or military and even then we ask that you keep it civil. Usmc and some of the finer points to the m16a2 program.
This means that three 3 clicks are required to move the bullet impact one inch on a target at 100 meters. The m16a4 rifle is a standard m16a2 rifle with a flat top upper receiver and detachable carrying handle. Manual for maintenance, assembly, repairs and special tools list for the m16a2 rifle. Your data book meant so much more because you had to know exactly how many clicks each way you had to go or you were going to unk. Everything you need to know about proper care and feeding of your prized ar. This is a nice piece but the back cover has some fadeing on it vietnam war dated, 1967 usmc rifle marksmanship and data book used by marines to track teir range shooting of their m and 14 7. Marine corps manuals military manual photocopies available from militaryinfo the lost and found department, of historical military technology, in business for over 20 years now. Mcrp 301 a reflects this ethos and the marine corps warfighting philosophy. Your source for precision rifle and sniper data books endorsed by us military and law enforcement snipers consistency equals accuracy. Thats why youll find this technical manual so valuable. Purpose marine corps reference publication mcrp 301a, rifle marksmanship, provides techniques. This manual contains operating instructions, maintenance procedures, emergency procedures, and troubleshooting procedures for the m16a2 and m16a4 rifles and the m4 and m4a1 cqbw carbines we. The usmc was the first us service branch to adopt the improved m16a2 in the mid1980s with other service branches following suit. Dec 02, 2009 as stated in ref b, lesson plans for cmts to use when conducting annual rifle training for either iron sight or rco users are posted on the mpms website.
Marine corps rifle marksmanship and data books this download has 15 essential manuals, books and charts that the us marine corps soldier would need to maximize their marksmanship and shooting skills navmc 10787 u. I understand the reasoning behind recruits using m16 a4s with rcos at boot camp, but it bothers me that they never get to shoot irons like myself and the older generations did. The coei bii listings and component hand receipts on are valid for the m16a2 rifle, which is a product improvement of the m16a1 rifle and entered service in 1983. Marine grunts react to switch from the m16 to the m4. Its probably a little late in the game as your friend has probably already qualified. Marine corps rifle marksmanship and data book 3574 for u. The purpose of battlesight zeroing is to align the sights with the weapons barrel given standard issue ammunition.
Purpose marine corps reference publication mcrp 301 a, rifle marksmanship, provides techniques and procedures for marine corps rifle marksmanship. Department of the navy headquarters united states marine corps washington, d. Ive got a few of the m16a2 data books laying around i can send you. Transforming the m16a1 to m16a2 program manager lt. This further increases the effective range and penetration of the rifle cartridge. One click of windage adjustment will move the strike of the bullet on the target approximately inch for every 100 meters. Purpose marine corps reference publication mcrp 301a, rifle marksmanship, provides the doctrin e, techni ques, and pro cedures for marine corps rifle marksma nship. Stock too long, no full auto, unnecessarily complicated rear sight for a battle rifle. The changeover to the a1 model was completed in the 1970s, and the a3 in the 2000s. Sco p e every marine is first and foremost, a rifleman. Usmc m14m16 marksmanshipdata book, 1972, posted ar15 forums. Marine corps rifle marksmanship and data book for u. This manual provides operation and maintenance instructions for the m16a2, m16a3, m16a4 rifles, m4 and m4a1 carbines.
I havent seen any ranges around here that has such a setup, how about you. Its combatproven performance is verified by the fact that over eight million. Usmc m16a2 manual available at joes army navy surplus, online and instore. Security classification of this page mwhoff data enteped. I think i can also find you a databook presentation with some blank sheets on it. Us marine corps m16a2 technical manual will keep your ar ready for inspection. Most of it will be useless unless you are firing a usmc course of fire, but the first few pages is packed full or ballistic info for the m16a2a4. Why not learn about the why from the man himself, col. The m16 rifle, officially designated rifle, caliber 5. Tactical supply sniper data books it looks like a pretty detailed and modular data book that you can tailor to your specific needs. The m40 is a sniper rifle used by the united states marine corps.
M16a2ar15a2 usmc range data books discussion in ar talk started by volksweegle, oct 27, 2012. This is a discussion on usmc m16a2 marksmanshipdata book, pdf posted. I recently got 20 minutes of free instruction from a. Your data book meant so much more because you had to know exactly how many clicks each way you. Once you have made your best estimate of wind, you need to convert that into clicks of sight adjustment for the rifle and ammo you are using.
May 28, 2014 the institute of military technology is proud to present the manager of the m16a2 program lt. If you are shooting an ar15 with 80 grain sierra match king bullets, your windage corrections will be different. Tm 0553810012 in v how to use this manual introduction 1. Fy09 marine corps combat marksmanship program update united. Rifle marksmanship and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The institute of military technology is proud to present the manager of the m16a2 program lt. M16a2 ar15a2 usmc range data books discussion in ar talk started by volksweegle, oct 27, 2012. Storm tactical free downloads, targets, sniper rifle. You have to practice and apply what you read and learn from others. Usmc rifle marksmanship data book m14 m16 1172 free download as word doc. Usmc rifle marksmanship data book m14 m16 1172 marksman. I think thats the aimpoint compm4s thats shown in the databook.
Introduction to rifle marksmanship introduction to the m16a2. M16a2ar15a2 usmc range data books springfield xd forum. Remember that any correction chart shown in a military data book is specific to that rifle and ammo. Scope every marine is first and foremost a rifleman. Get the best deals on original militaria books 2001 now. The united states marine corps is an infantry force, and in a war of inches, everything counts. Double posted here because it took some time and effort to do this, so i hope folks will have a chance to see it.
Us marine corps m16a2 rifle manual internet archive. Usmc officer on should you bring your spouse to the basic school. Marine corps rifle marksmanship and data book used rev. The m16a2 has, itself, since been replaced by the equallyimproved m16a4 though it still sees widespread circulation in us inventories and her allies the world over. Department of the navy headquarters, united states marine corps washington, dc 203800001 23 feb 1999 foreword 1. The manual would be very useful for high power match competitors. For service rifles, ar 15 and m1a rifle 95 pages with 24 pages of basic marksmanship instruction for ar 15 and m1a, to include sight aligement, trigger control and wind effects data sheets for 200 meter slow, 300 meter slow, 500 meter slow, 200 meter rapid and 300 meter rapid, with instructions on how to fill out data. Keep in mind that sitting on your butt reading a book cannot make you better alone. When this is accomplished correctly, the point of aim and point of impact are the same at a given range such as 250 meters for the m16a1 and 300 meters for the m16a2a3a4 and m4series weapons.
These weapons are lightweight, gasoperated, aircooled, magazinefed. The m16a2 will also shoot the older m193 ammunition designed for a 1 in 12 twist. Purpose marine corps reference publication mcrp 301a, rifle marksmanship, provides techniques and procedures for marine corps rifle marksmanship. Apr 29, 2019 the usmc was the first us service branch to adopt the improved m16a2 in the mid1980s with other service branches following suit. Marine corps rifle marksmanship and data books emilitary manuals. This book is good and contains the basics, which i think anyone interested in shooting should start with. Neither the united states marine corps nor any other component of the department of defense has approved, endorsed, or authorized this product or promotion, or service, or activity. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
Usmc m14m16 marksmanship data book, 1972, posted ar15. In 1983, the us marine corps adopted the m16a2 rifle and the us army. In fact, loop slings are as much of a part of marine corps rifle training as smudge pots, data books and dry fire circles. The manual covers all of the fundamentals of marksmanship with the m16a2. Headquarters, united states marine corps washington, dc 203800001 23 feb 1999 foreword 1. For example, you may be looking at a data book for the m16a2 shooting m855 62 grain ball ammo. Us marine corps m16a2 technical manual 129426, books. Figure zeroing procedures rifle marksmanship m16a1. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. For service rifles, ar 15 and m1a rifle 95 pages with 24 pages of basic marksmanship instruction for ar 15 and m1a, to include sight aligement, trigge. It has had three variants a the m40, the m40a1 and the m40a3.
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