AW Sniper And AWP Sniper Rifle High Accuracy

The Accuracy International Model AW SNIPER RIFLE / AWP SNIPER RIFLE is Accuracy International’s (AI’s) second generation sniper rifle and is the culmination of 10 years development. Uniquely, the ‘AW’ system and the PM / L96 before it, are ongoing developments of a completely fresh approach to the sniper’s rifle. The AW’s features address directly the priorities of design and function required by the sniper and satisfactorily solve the inherent problems with all conversions of sporting or assault rifles used for sniping. The ‘AW’ and ‘AWP’ systems have been designed around the 7.62x51 NATO (.308 WIN) and .243 WIN cartridge. Because precision is only as good as the ammunition, accuracy can be optimised by the use of suitable match grade ammunition.

The AW sniper rifle / AWP sniper rifle is built around a ‘chassis’ system. The receiver body is bolted and bonded to the magazine housing completely removing any interface and greatly stiffening the barrel support. All other parts can be removed from these two basic components, simply, with the barest minimum of tools. The reinforced nylon stock sides are bolted to the chassis which add greatly to the strength of the system and make for a comfortable, ergonomic handhold.

The AWP sniper rifles are supplied as standard with integrated one piece telescopic sight mounts, multi adjustable bipod, handstop, detachable 10 shot box magazine, 5 sling loops, stainless steel match grade barrel, butt length spacers and ambidextrous reinforced nylon scuff resistant stock. Optional accessories include a multi adjustable butt plate, adjustable cheekpiece, adjustable handstop/bipod mount, butt spike and emergency iron sights. Optics normally fitted are 6x42, 10x42 and 3-12x50 military grade sights incorporating AI’s special range finding Mil Dot reticle and military ranging and wide drums.

SAFETY FEATURES

The AW sniper rifle and AWP sniper rifle bolt has three forward locking lugs and one emergency lug at the rear. The firing pin cannot protrude from the front of the bolt face unless the bolt handle is in the fully closed position. Gas leakage from the rear of the action body is minimised by a tight fitting bolt, an action body with very few ports and bolt shroud at the rear to deflect any gases that get this far, away from the firers face. The AWP rifle is fitted with a two stage adjustable trigger which gives a fine let off and through increased sear engagement, increased safety from accidental discharge by bolt slamming or droppage of the rifle. The cartridge case head is enclosed by the bolt.

When moving safety catch from the FIRE position to FIRST SAFE POSITION, go through FIRST SAFE position to SECOND SAFE position, then push safety catch forward to the FIRST SAFE position. Safety Catch:

a) Locks the bolt handle in the closed position.
 

b) Withdraws and physically blocks the firing pin, so that the rifle is safe during a severe jar or drop. In addition, the safety catch cannot be applied unless the rifle is cocked indicating an
empty chamber.
 

c) The safety catch has 3 modes of operation: FIRST SAFE The firing pin is physically blocked and withdrawn, but the bolt is free to be used to unload magazine. SECOND SAFE The firing pin is physically blocked and withdrawn, but the bolt is locked in closed position