VFC U.S.M.C M40A3 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle: specs, joules & FPS
Complete specs VFC Spring
VFC U.S.M.C M40A3 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle, spring: 1.72 J, 430 FPS, 3,350 g, 20 rounds. Full specs from the official source, with FPS for every BB weight.
Power
Above Italy's 1 J limit
Italian shops sell versions tuned below 1 J: ask the shop which version they ship.
Energy computed from the velocity with 0.20 g BBs, the standard weight manufacturers and shops use to measure FPS.
For information only, based on the source's data for this version. Not legal advice: always check current local law and the version the shop sells.
Technical specifications
| Brand | VFC |
|---|---|
| Model | U.S.M.C M40A3 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle |
| Category | DMR & sniper rifles |
| Power source | Spring |
| Weight | 3,350 g |
| Length | 1,134 mm |
| Magazine | 20 rounds |
| Hop-up | Adjustable |
Weighs 3,350 g: heavier than 65% of spring replicas in the same category in the database (60 with weight).
Similar alternatives
Replicas of the same type and category that stay within the Italian 1 J limit.
| Replica | Energy | FPS | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWA Lee Enfield No.4 | 0.73 J | 280 | 3,150 g |
| KTW Type 38 Infantry Classic Rifle (Arisaka M1905) | 0.68 J | 270 | 3,450 g |
| ASG Steyr SSG 69 P2 Spring Black | 0.9 J | 312 | 2,500 g |
| KTW Winchester M70 New Black Shadow Air Cocking Rifle | 0.84 J | 300 | 2,690 g |
| Tanaka Works M700 AICS Sniper Rifle (Green / 24 inch) | 0.75 J | 285 | 4,500 g |
Velocity with different BB weights
At the same energy, heavier BBs leave the barrel slower. Expected velocity with the most common weights:
| BB weight | FPS | m/s |
|---|---|---|
| 0.20 g | 430 | 131 |
| 0.25 g | 385 | 117 |
| 0.28 g | 363 | 111 |
| 0.30 g | 351 | 107 |
| 0.32 g | 340 | 104 |
| 0.36 g | 321 | 98 |
| 0.40 g | 304 | 93 |
Theoretical calculation at constant energy (1.72 J). Real-world values can differ slightly with hop-up and replica.
Data source
The values on this page come from the product page of the shop redwolfairsoft.com, checked on 2026-11-07. The manufacturer does not publish full specs: values may refer to the version that shop sells.
Shop product page ↗ redwolfairsoft.com
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