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Precision Rifles for Defense, Peacekeeping and Internal Security |
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'AWM' - Super Magnum
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This rifle is based on the AW with minimal changes to
accommodate magnum-length cartridges. It featrues
a detachable box magazine which holds 5 rounds. The
normal cartridges for this rifle and the ones which have
been accepted into NATO in AWM rifles, are .300 Winchester
Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum.
Muzzle brakes are fitted to reduce recoil, jump and flash and act as a base for optional iron sights and suppressors. Normally, the AWMs are outfitted with a fixed power Mk II 10x. However, variables 3-12x and 4-16x Mk II can be used if close work and wide field of view are required. AWM rifles are normally supplied in a metal transit case together with scope, mount, butt spacers, bipod, spare magazines, sling, cleaning and tool kits. The .300 Win Magnum caliber rifle and cartridge offer a significant increase in wind resistance, level trajectory and supersonic range over the normal 7.62x51 cartridge. Despite the cartridge's greatly increased muzzle velocity, it delivers greater precision than ordinary 7.62x51 NATO (.308 Win) ammunition and is only slightly eclipsed by the best match-grade 7.62x51 NATO (.308 Win). This significantly enhanced supersonic range and precision ensures high first-shot-hit probability to well beyond 1,100m using standard .300 Win Mag Match grade ammunition. The .300 Win Mag AWM is fitted with a fluted, stainless steel barrel that is 660mm (26") long for optimum velocity and nominal weight. |
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The .338 Lapua Magnum caliber rifle and cartridge
were designed as a genuine long range system to reconcile
the maneuverablility of the .308 Win with the power, range
and accuracy of the .50 caliber. Compared to most .50 caliber
rifles, the .338 Lap Mag offers considerably less rifle weight,
recoil, muzzle flash, smoke and report. Although less energy
is delivered at the target with .338 Lap Mag, both cartridges
are equal in terms of trajectory, wind drift resistance and
penetration. The .338 Lap Mag unquestionably outperforms
the .308 Win, especially at extended ranges.
The .338 Lapua Magnum is fitted with a stainless steel, fluted, 686mm (27") barrel which research has found to yield the best velocity and precision without the penalties of weight and length. Ammunition types currently available for the .338 are FMJ, hollow point ball, AP and API. |
AWM Technical Specifications
| Caliber | .308 Win |
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| Barrel length | N/A |
| Barrel twist | N/A |
| Barrel steel | Stainless |
| Muzzle brake | N/A |
| Bolt locking | 3 lugs, 60° turn |
| Receiver | Integral sight rail, maximum barrel support, wrought steel |
| Stock | Alloy chassis system with reinforced nylon stock support in black and green |
| Striker fall | .26" (6.5mm) |
| Trigger | Multi-adjustable two stage; weight: 3.3 lb (1.5kg) - 4 lb (1.8kg) |
| Saftey Mechanisms | 3-way safety catch locks firing pin and bolt, gas shroud and vents, tight-fitting enclosed bolt |
| Magazine | Detachable box type |
| Magazine capacity | 10 |
| Stock adjustment | Length (optional cheek piece) |
| Bipod type and weight | Quick-detachable, mulit-adjustable foldable, 1.1 lb (0.5kg) |
| Sight mounting | AI rail, low profile, one-piece mount |
| Optical sights | Mil spec Mk II in 6x, 10x, 3-12V and 4-16V |
| Iron sights | N/A |
| Sling connection points | 4 + 1 |
| Overall weight | 13.2 lb (6.kg) |
| Overall length | 47" (1,200mm) |
| Quality | ISO 9001 |
| Interchangeability | Full |
| Expected MRBF (excluding barrel) | › 20,000 |
| Role | Black |
| Normal maximum range | 300m |
| Muzzle suppression | N/A |
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Folding stock length reduction / weight addition |
Standard 8" (200mm) / .44 lb (0.2kg) |
information courtesy of Accuracy International Ltd.