Accuracy International Arctic Warfare (AWM) vs Accuracy International AXMC

1993–Present

2010–Present

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

~15,000 estimated

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

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

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

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

6.5 kg (14.3 lb) empty (standard model, .338 Lapua); 5.9 kg (13.0 lb) empty for .300 Win Mag 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; optional 10‑round magazines available for .338 Lapua Magnum

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

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

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

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

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

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

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