Accuracy International AWM

The Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Magnum (also seen Accuracy International AW SM) is a variant of the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare upgraded with a longer rifle barrel and a bigger chamber to accomodate the larger .338 Lapua magnum rounds. It is a derivative of the L96A1, a rifle currently in use with the British Army, seeing service in recent conflicts such as the Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The AWM and another variant, the AWP, have seen an incredible boost in popularity (or notoriety) from the computer game Counter-Strike to which the AWM is used but mislabelled as the AWP. The AWP, or the Arctic Warfare Police differs in that it has a black finish and is chambered for 7.62 mm NATO ammunition, among other changes.

Specifications:

Caliber . . . . . . . . . . . .338 Lapua (8.60x70 mm) / .300 Win Mag / 7 mm Rem Mag
Operation . . . . . . . . . . Bolt Action
Length . . . . . . . . . . . 50 in (1270 mm)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 lb (6.8 kg) empty without telescope
Barrel . . . . . . . . . . . 27 in (686 mm) .338 Lapua/ 26 in (660 mm) .300 and 7 mm
Twist, Right Hand . . . . . . 1 turn in 8 in (203 mm) .338 Lapua/ 1 turn in 10 in (254 mm) .300 and 7 mm
Magazine Capacity . . . . . . 5 round box magazine
Maximum Effective Range . . . 1100+ m

(External Link: [1], 2004)