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The Accuracy International AWM is also unofficially known as the AWSM (Arctic Warfare Super Magnum), which typically denotes AWM rifles chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum. On 9 September 2012, Accuracy International announced that the .338 Lapua Magnum AWM rifle was phased out and replaced by the Accuracy International AXMC sniper rifle. [1]
The Accuracy International rifle was selected over the Parker Hale M85. The British Army adopted the Accuracy International PM in 1982 into service as the L96A1 and outfitted the rifle with Schmidt & Bender 6×42 telescopic sights. In this configuration the rifle is capable of first shot hits with a cold, warm or fouled barrel.
Accuracy International primary platforms are the AT-X, AXSR and AX-ELR, all multi-caliber rifles. The US Customs and Border Protection announced in September 2023 the award of a $5 million IDIQ contract for their new Modular Precision Weapon Platform (MPWP) The Australian Defence Force selected the multi-caliber, long range AXSR as its new sniper rifle system for their LAND 159 Lethality Program.
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare (L96A1) Accuracy International: 7.62×51mm NATO.308 Winchester: Bolt-action United Kingdom: 1982 Accuracy International AWM: Accuracy International.300 Winchester Magnum.338 Lapua Magnum: Bolt-action United Kingdom: 1996 Accuracy International AW50: Accuracy International.50 BMG: Bolt-action United Kingdom ...
A standard-issue military sniper rifle is typically capable of 1–3 MOA (0.3–0.9 mrad) accuracy, with a police sniper rifle capable of 0.25–1.5 MOA (0.1–0.4 mrad) accuracy. For comparison, a competition target or benchrest rifle may be capable of accuracy up to 0.15–0.3 MOA (0.04–0.09 mrad).
Accuracy International 92 United Kingdom: Sniper rifle: 7.62×51mm NATO: The AI 92 Sniper Rifle entered Irish Army service in 1992. [2] Accuracy International AWM United Kingdom: Sniper rifle: 8.6×70mm (.338 LM) The AWM entered service in 2011. The Irish Army version is chambered for the .338 Lapua Magnum round. [3] Machine guns; FN MAG Belgium
The AW50 is a .50 BMG anti-materiel rifle designed by Accuracy International. It is a re-engineered version of the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare L96 sniper rifle (the standard issue sniper rifle in the British forces).
The Accuracy International AX50 is a .50 BMG anti-materiel rifle manufactured by British firearms company Accuracy International. Devised as an upgrade to the AW50 rifle, the AX50 is built to withstand sustained, heavy usage and constant military deployment. It was designed to allow the operator a high level of accuracy and performance in harsh ...