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The Accuracy International Arctic Warfare rifle is a bolt-action sniper rifle designed by the British company Accuracy International. Its distinctive green rifles with unique designs are gaining popularity due to its reliability in adverse weather conditions, such as arctic climate to which the rifle bears its name sake. The barrel is designed to hit a target with a first shot with a clean or foul barrel, and its range is within 600m with its Schmidt & Bender 6 x 24 scope. The rifle uses an aluminum frame clad in high impact plastic stock. The rifle is equipped with a bipod and monopod in the butt.
The Arctic Warfare rifle uses 7.62 NATO rounds, but can also be fitted for the 5.56 rounds. It is mounted with a standard scope and a muzzle brake to cut down on recoil. Currently it is in service with many countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and Singapore. The British designation for this rifle is the L96A1.
It is said that the rifle is designed to kill a polar bear in one shot.
- Caliber : 7.62 mm NATO
- Operation : bolt action
- Magazine : 10 rounds detachable box
- Barrel length : 660 mm / 26"
- Total length : 1180 mm / 46.5"
- Weight : 6.5 kg / 14.33 lbs
- Rate of fire : -
- Sights : Mil spec Mk II in 6x, 10x
- Muzzle velocity : -
- Max. effective range : 1000m / 1100 yards
- Accuracy : 1-0.5 MOA
External link
Accuracy International AW (Arctic Warfare) sniper rifle (English designat.: L96A1) (http://www.geocities.com/landofsnipers/weapons/L96A1awENG.htm)
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