Accuracy International Arctic Warfare (AWM) vs Accuracy International AXMC

1993–Present

2010–Present

~150,000 estimated (including all variants and calibers)

~15,000 estimated

1,100 mm (43.3 in) with stock extended; 970 mm (38.2 in) with stock collapsed

1,050 mm (41.3 in) with stock extended, 970 mm (38.2 in) with stock collapsed

508 mm (20 in) standard for .308; 610 mm (24 in) for .300 Win Mag and .338 Lapua

406 mm (16 in) standard, 508 mm (20 in) optional for .338 Lapua, 254 mm (10 in) for .308 variants

5.9 kg (13.0 lb) empty for .308 version; 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) for .338 Lapua version

5.6 kg (12.3 lb) empty, 6.2 kg (13.7 lb) with 20‑round .338 Lapua magazine

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

10‑round detachable box standard for .308/.300 Win Mag, 5‑round for .338 Lapua, 7‑round for .300 Norma Magnum

Three‑locking‑lugs bolt, 60° throw, fully machined steel action with fluted barrel and free‑floating hand‑guard

Bolt‑action with three‑locking‑lugs, 60° bolt lift, interchangeable bolt head for different cartridges, fully enclosed receiver

Adjustable two‑stage trigger, pull weight 0.7–1.2 kg (1.5–2.6 lb), with manual safety lever

Adjustable two‑stage trigger, pull weight 0.5–1.0 kg (1.1–2.2 lb) selectable

Standard: detachable Picatinny rail for optics; optional: folding iron sights (rear rotary drum, front hooded post) with tritium illumination

Standard: detachable Picatinny rail for optics, optional low‑power variable 1‑10× scope; backup: flip‑up iron sights on detachable rail