Accuracy International Arctic Warfare (AWM) vs Accuracy International L96A1

1993–Present

1985–Present

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

~30,000 estimated

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

1,180 mm (46.5 in) with stock extended, 1,050 mm (41.3 in) with stock collapsed

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

508 mm (20 in) standard, 457 mm (18 in) for some export variants

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

5.5 kg (12.1 lb) empty, 6.2 kg (13.7 lb) with optics and accessories

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

10‑round detachable box magazine standard, 5‑round options available

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

Bolt‑action, three‑locking lug, controlled round feed, free‑floating barrel mounted to chassis

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

Two‑stage, adjustable pull weight, fully ambidextrous safety

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: backup iron sights (fold‑up aperture rear, post front)