Accuracy International Arctic Warfare (AWM) vs Accuracy International L96A1

1993–Present

1985–Present

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

~30,000 estimated

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two‑stage, adjustable pull weight, fully ambidextrous safety

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