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Accuracy International AXMC vs M40A5
Accuracy International AXMC
vs
M40A5
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Accuracy International AXMC
Rifles
In production
M40A5
Sniper & Precision Rifles
Discontinued
Overview
Spec
Accuracy International AXMC
M40A5
Manufacturer
Accuracy International
US Marine Corps Precision Weapons Section (based on Remington 700)
Country
United Kingdom
United States
Production
2010–Present
2009–2015
Units produced
~15,000 estimated
Approximately 2,500
Specifications
Spec
Accuracy International AXMC
M40A5
Overall length
1,050 mm (41.3 in) with stock extended, 970 mm (38.2 in) with stock collapsed
1118 mm
Barrel length
406 mm (16 in) standard, 508 mm (20 in) optional for .338 Lapua, 254 mm (10 in) for .308 variants
610 mm (24 inch), heavy contour
Weight
5.6 kg (12.3 lb) empty, 6.2 kg (13.7 lb) with 20‑round .338 Lapua magazine
6.3 kg (with scope)
Magazine capacity
10‑round detachable box standard for .308/.300 Win Mag, 5‑round for .338 Lapua, 7‑round for .300 Norma Magnum
5 rounds (detachable box magazine)
Action type
Bolt‑action with three‑locking‑lugs, 60° bolt lift, interchangeable bolt head for different cartridges, fully enclosed receiver
Bolt-action, Remington 700 pattern
Trigger type
Adjustable two‑stage trigger, pull weight 0.5–1.0 kg (1.1–2.2 lb) selectable
Adjustable two-stage
Sights
Standard: detachable Picatinny rail for optics, optional low‑power variable 1‑10× scope; backup: flip‑up iron sights on detachable rail
Leupold Mark 4 3.5-10x40mm M3LR
Calibers
Accuracy International AXMC
.308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO
.300 Winchester Magnum
.338 Lapua Magnum
.300 Norma Magnum
M40A5
.308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO
Accuracy International AXMC
M40A5
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