Accuracy International AXMC vs Accuracy International L96A1

2010–Present

1985–Present

~15,000 estimated

~30,000 estimated

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

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

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

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

5.6 kg (12.3 lb) empty, 6.2 kg (13.7 lb) with 20‑round .338 Lapua magazine

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two‑stage, adjustable pull weight, fully ambidextrous safety

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

Standard: detachable Picatinny rail for optics; optional: backup iron sights (fold‑up aperture rear, post front)