AAC Honey Badger vs Accuracy International Arctic Warfare (AWM)

2011–Present

1993–Present

~10,000 units estimated

~15,000 units estimated (including all AWM variants)

16.5 in (420 mm) stock collapsed, 20.5 in (520 mm) stock extended

1,150 mm (45.3 in) with stock extended; 1,030 mm (40.6 in) with stock collapsed (folding stock models)

10.5 in (267 mm) (suppressor attached adds ~2.5 in)

508 mm (20 in) standard for .338 Lapua Magnum; 406 mm (16 in) for .300 Win Mag variants

6.5 lb (2.95 kg) empty, 7.5 lb (3.40 kg) with suppressor attached

6.5 kg (14.3 lb) empty (standard model, .338 Lapua); 5.9 kg (13.0 lb) empty for .300 Win Mag version

30‑round standard STANAG, 10‑ and 20‑round options available

5‑round detachable box magazine standard; optional 10‑round magazines available for .338 Lapua Magnum

Short‑stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, AR‑15 derived platform

Bolt‑action with three‑locking lugs, 60° bolt lift, fully enclosed receiver; free‑floating heavy barrel with threaded muzzle for suppressor or muzzle brake

Mil‑spec single‑stage trigger (optional two‑stage upgrade)

Adjustable two‑stage trigger, pull weight 1.5–2.5 kg (3.3–5.5 lb), with safety lever on the left side of the receiver

Low‑profile flip‑up iron sights (front post, rear aperture) with full‑length Picatinny rail for optics

Standard: detachable Picatinny rail for optics; optional backup iron sights (fold‑up leaf rear, fixed front post) mounted on the chassis