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Accuracy International L96A1 vs SV-98 — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database
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Accuracy International L96A1 vs SV-98
Accuracy International L96A1
vs
SV-98
Side-by-side technical comparison
Accuracy International L96A1
Rifles
In production
SV-98
Sniper & Precision Rifles
In production
Overview
Spec
Accuracy International L96A1
SV-98
Manufacturer
Accuracy International
Izhmash (Kalashnikov Concern)
Country
United Kingdom
Russia
Production
1985–Present
1998–present
Units produced
~30,000 estimated
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
Accuracy International L96A1
SV-98
Overall length
1,180 mm (46.5 in) with stock extended, 1,050 mm (41.3 in) with stock collapsed
1200 mm
Barrel length
508 mm (20 in) standard, 457 mm (18 in) for some export variants
650 mm
Weight
5.5 kg (12.1 lb) empty, 6.2 kg (13.7 lb) with optics and accessories
5.8 kg
Magazine capacity
10‑round detachable box magazine standard, 5‑round options available
10 rounds
Action type
Bolt‑action, three‑locking lug, controlled round feed, free‑floating barrel mounted to chassis
Bolt-action
Calibers
Accuracy International L96A1
7.62x51mm NATO
.308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO
6.5 Creedmoor
65x55mm
Accuracy International L96A1
SV-98
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Trigger type
Two‑stage, adjustable pull weight, fully ambidextrous safety
Two-stage adjustable
Sights
Standard: detachable Picatinny rail for optics; optional: backup iron sights (fold‑up aperture rear, post front)
Picatinny rail for optics
7.62x54mmR
SV-98
7.62x54mmR
