Accuracy International Arctic Warfare (AWM) vs M40A5

1993–Present

2009–2015

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

Approximately 2,500

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

1118 mm

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

610 mm (24 inch), heavy contour

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

6.3 kg (with scope)

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

5 rounds (detachable box magazine)

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, Remington 700 pattern

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

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

Leupold Mark 4 3.5-10x40mm M3LR