The AWM (Arctic Warfare Magnum) is a sniper rifle manufactured by Accuracy International. It is also known as the AWSM (Arctic Warfare Super Magnum), which typically denotes the .338 Lapua Magnum version. Currently the rifle holds the distinction of the longest sniper kill which was in fact a double.
Specifications:
Weight: 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) (.300 Winchester Magnum)
Specifications:
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)
Effective range: 1,100 m (1,203 yd) (.300 Winchester Magnum) 1,500 m (1,640 yd) (.338 Lapua Magnum)
Users:- German Armed Forces
- Dutch Armer Force
- British Armed Force
- Norwegian Special Forces
- South Korean Special Force
- Singapore Army
- Bangladesh Army
- Russian Alfa Group