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[[Image:Accuracy International Arctic WarfareM - Psg 90.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Accuracy International AWSM .338 Lapua Magnum]]
[[Image:Accuracy International Arctic WarfareM - Psg 90.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Accuracy International AWSM .338 Lapua Magnum]]


The "Arctic Warfare Magnum"; Based on the AW rifle with minimal changes to accommodate Magnum length cartridges. Detachable box magazine which takes 5 rounds. Normal calibers are .300 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum. Designated L115A1 Long Range Rifle within the British military, the latter as the Arctic Warfare Super Magnum or L115A3 LRR. It is described by Guiness World Records to be the most advanced sniper rifle and was used by Cpl. Craig Harrison of the British Army to establish a new record distance for a confirmed kill shot in Afghanistan in November 2009, surpassing the previous record held by a [[McMillan TAC-50]] fired by Cpl. Rob Furlong of the Canadian Armed Forces. The .300 Win Mag version (AWM-F), equipped with a folding stock and Zeiss 3-12x56 SSG scope, is used by the German Bundeswehr as the G22.
The "Arctic Warfare Magnum"; Based on the AW rifle with minimal changes to accommodate Magnum length cartridges. Detachable box magazine which takes 5 rounds. Normal calibers are .300 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum. Designated L115A1 Long Range Rifle within the British military, the latter as the Arctic Warfare Super Magnum or L115A3 LRR. It is described by Guiness World Records to be the most advanced sniper rifle of all time and was used by Cpl. Craig Harrison of the British Army to establish a new record distance for a confirmed kill shot in Afghanistan in November 2009, surpassing the previous record held by a [[McMillan TAC-50]] fired by Cpl. Rob Furlong of the Canadian Armed Forces. The .300 Win Mag version (AWM-F), equipped with a folding stock and Zeiss 3-12x56 SSG scope, is used by the German Bundeswehr as the G22.


=== Video Games ===
=== Video Games ===

Revision as of 02:51, 9 September 2011

The Accuracy International Arctic Warfare series of rifles can be seen in the following films, television series, and video games used by the following actors:



Accuracy International Arctic Warfare

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Accuracy International Precision Marksman 7.62x51mm NATO (Designated L96A1 by the British Military)
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Accuracy International AW 7.62x51mm NATO

Based on the PM (Precision Marksman), or L96A1 as it is known in the British Military, this model is the basis for the Arctic Warfare series of tactical rifles and is currently produced in calibers .243 Win and 7.62x51mm NATO and normally fitted with a 660mm (26") match grade barrel for accurate long range performance. The .243 Win has a 1 in 10 twist and the 7.62x51mm NATO has a 1 in 12.

The 7.62x51mm NATO version AW is fitted with a muzzle brake which serves to reduce recoil and muzzle flip. The AW is normally supplied with a 10-round box magazine. Both versions are housed in either olive drab or black stock panels and black metalwork. Butt length can be adjusted by fitting spacers to suit the shooter.

Film

Actor Character Title Note Date
S.T.A.R.S. Sniper Resident Evil: Apocalypse 2004
Keifer Sutherland "The caller" Phone Booth With silencer 2002
Nicolas Cage Joe Bangkok Dangerous 2008

Television

Actor Character Show Title / Episode Note Air Date
SAS soldiers Ultimate Force 2002 - 2006

Video Games

Game Title Appears as Mods Notation Release Date
The Sum Of All Fears "Silent Sniper" always suppressed shown in semi-automatic mode 2002
Conflict: Desert Storm 2 Back to Baghdad Erroneously shown as being semiautomatic 2003
Cold Winter 2005
Combat Arms L96A1 Available w/ suppressor and ghille camouflage strips 2004
Delta Force: Task Force Dagger AW 2002
SOCOM: Confrontation L96AW 2008
War Rock 2004
MAG L96AW 2010
Ghost Recon 7.62 Sniper Rifle Chambered in 7.62X51MM NATO 2000
Battlefield 2 L96A1 With custom camo 2005
Call of Duty: Black Ops L96A1 Customizable 2010
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 L118A Customizable 2011

Anime

Film/Television Title Character Notation Date
Kochikame
Hellsing Seras no scope attached


Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Magnum

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Accuracy International AWSM .338 Lapua Magnum

The "Arctic Warfare Magnum"; Based on the AW rifle with minimal changes to accommodate Magnum length cartridges. Detachable box magazine which takes 5 rounds. Normal calibers are .300 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum. Designated L115A1 Long Range Rifle within the British military, the latter as the Arctic Warfare Super Magnum or L115A3 LRR. It is described by Guiness World Records to be the most advanced sniper rifle of all time and was used by Cpl. Craig Harrison of the British Army to establish a new record distance for a confirmed kill shot in Afghanistan in November 2009, surpassing the previous record held by a McMillan TAC-50 fired by Cpl. Rob Furlong of the Canadian Armed Forces. The .300 Win Mag version (AWM-F), equipped with a folding stock and Zeiss 3-12x56 SSG scope, is used by the German Bundeswehr as the G22.

Video Games

Game Title Appears as Mods Notation Release Date
Counter-Strike Magnum Sniper Rifle Feeds 10 rounds magazine and also named "AWP" 2000
Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Magnum Sniper Rifle Feeds 10 rounds magazine and also named "AWP" 2003
Counter-Strike: Source Magnum Sniper Rifle Feeds 10 rounds magazine and also named "AWP" 2004
Counter-Strike Online Magnum Sniper Rifle Red(Christmas Special)
Camouflage
Feeds 10 rounds magazine and also named "AWP" 2007
Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 2008
Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising L115A1 2004
007: Nightfire Winter Covert Sniper Rifle/Winter Tactical Sniper Rifle w/ suppressor and white stock for Winter version 2002
Left 4 Dead 2 Accuracy International AWSM w/ weaponlight and optional laser sight
20 round
German Version only 2009
Project Reality L115A3 / G22 With Harris bipod 2005


Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Police

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Accuracy International AWP

The "Arctic Warfare Police", The AWP rifle has a stiffer and shorter 610mm (24") barrel to maximise precision. Usual calibres are .243 Win (1 in 10 twist) and .308 Win (1 in 12 twist). The rifle is designed to perform best with match-grade ammunition. Butt length can be adjusted to suit the firer by using spacers. The AWP differs to other models, in that it's the only AW weapon system to have a black finish.

Film

Actor Character Title Note Date
Corrupt SWAT Snipers Assault on Precinct 13 2005
Norman Reedus Murphy The Boondock Saints 1999

Anime

Film/Television Title Character Notation Date
Library War Media Betterment Committee operators 2008


Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Covert

Covert version of the AW featuring a side-folding stock and a suppressor.

Video Games

Game Title Appears as Mods Notation Release Date
Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear AW Covert Black Thorn or Urban Operations expansion 2000
Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield AW Covert 2004


Accuracy International Arctic Warfare 50

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Accuracy International AW50 .50 BMG
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Accuracy International AW50F .50 BMG

The biggest, largest-caliber variant of the Arctic Warfare rifles, chambered in .50 BMG. The "F" model, designed for the Australian military, differs in that it has a folding stock and a Madco barrel.

Television

Actor Character Show Title / Episode Note Air Date
Jamie Draven Jamie Bow Ultimate Force / "Just a Target" AW50F 2002 - 2006

Anime

Title Character Note Air Date
Elfen Lied S.A.T. Sniper AW50F 2004

Video games

Game Title Appears as Mods Notation Release Date
Far Cry Sniper Rifle AW50F with fictional digital scope 2005
Counter-Strike Online AW50 2008
Global Operations 2002
Warrock 2009