Accuracy International Arctic Warfare (AWM) vs FN FAL

1993–Present

1953–Present

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

7,000,000+ units

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

1,090 mm (42.9 in) stock extended; 1,020 mm (40.2 in) stock folded (para)

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

533 mm (21.0 in) standard; 458 mm (18.0 in) para variant

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

4.25 kg (9.37 lb) empty

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

20 rounds standard; 5, 10, 30 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

Short-stroke gas piston, tilting breechblock, selective fire

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 military trigger

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

Aperture rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation, hooded front post