L96A1 AW Sniper Rifle
Accurate up to 1km, the British made L96A1 AW sniper rifle is a fearsome weapon, especially when placed in the hands of an SBS sniper. Like most sniper rifles it is a single shot bolt operated weapon. The L96A1 is typically fitted with a Schmidt & Bender PM II or 10x42 hensoldt telescopic sight. A bipod towards the front of the weapon and a single extendable spike in the buttstock make for a stable firing platform. The AW is hardened for use in arctic conditions and features an enlarged trigger guard for accommodating gloved fingers.
Several variants of the rifle exist including a suppressed version (AWS) and a variant with a folding stock and suppressor that fits in a special briefcase (AWS Covert).
| L96A1 AW Specifications |
| british military designation |
L118A1 |
| weight |
6.5 kg (empty without scope) |
| length |
1270mm |
| barrel length |
660mm |
| rate of fire |
single fire bolt action |
| caliber |
7.62x51 mm NATO
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| magazine capacity |
10 rounds |
| muzzle velocity |
914 m/s (3000 ft/s) |
| effective range |
1000 m |
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L96A1 AW 7.62mm
(note spike protruding from stock)
AWS Suppressed
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