L115A3 AWM (British) No.1 Sniper Rifles
Type | Sniper rifle |
Place of origin | United Kingdom |
Service history
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In service | 1997 – present |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | Afghanistan War, Iraq War |
Production history
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Manufacturer | Accuracy International |
Specifications
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Weight | 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) (.300 Winchester Magnum) 6.9 kg (15.1 lb) (.338 Lapua Magnum) with stock, bipod and empty magazine |
Length | 1200 mm (47.2 in) (.300 Win. Mag.) 1230 mm (48.4 in) (.338 Lapua Magnum) |
Barrel length | 660 mm (26 in) (.300 Win. Mag.) 686 mm (27 in) (.338 Lapua Magnum) |
Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum .338 Lapua Magnum |
Action | Bolt-action |
Effective range | 1,100 metres (1,203 yd) .300 Winchester Magnum [1] 1,400 metres (1,531 yd) .338 Lapua Magnum [1] |
Feed system | 5-round detachable box magazine |
Sights | detachable aperture type iron sights day or night optics |
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