It is basically a USMC M40A3 clone, with the following changes:
1. Jewel 1# Single stage trigger
2. 3 groove LILJA #7 Pattern Barrel 1/10 twist 24" with Brake.
3. US Optics BLACK "Canadian TPAL" SN-3 3.2-17x44 MIL EREK with Lit Horus H-25 reticle. John can put the H-25 reticle lit or unlit in any 17x USO variable. License fee and reticle cost is about US$400 extra. I now have 3 scopes with that reticle, 2 USO and 1 Horus scopes and I like it a lot. See simulator on Horus web site for application. This is basically the scope turned down by HMCF, which means that the S&B variable must be one hell of a great scope with the Premier reticle. (Canadian Snipers have earned the world's respect in my opinion!)
4. US Optics mount for Slotted action 20 degree down bubble base, with Badger 34mm Rings (and bottom metal of course).
5. Round is .308 Lapua Brass, 175 Berger Moly VLD, 210M, 43.1 Varget for 2626 fps, SD 6.