Accuracy International Arctic Warfare (AWM) vs M24 Sniper Weapon System

1993–Present

1988–2017

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

Approximately 15,000

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

1,092mm (43 in)

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

610mm (24 in)

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

5,490g (12.1 lb) with scope and bipod

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

5 rounds (internal box magazine)

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

Bolt-action (Remington 700 short-throw)

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

Two-stage military match trigger, adjustable

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

Leupold Ultra M3A 10×40mm scope; optional detachable iron sights