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 magazine capacity 10 rounds muzzle velocity 914 m/s (3000 ft/s) effective range 1000 m

L96A1 AW 7.62mm (note spike protruding from stock) AWS Suppressed

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