| Caliber |
7.62 NATO (.308 Win) |
| Operation |
Bolt Action |
| Length |
44.3 - 47 inches |
| Weight |
14.33 lbs (6.5kg) empty without telescope |
| Barrel Length |
24 inches |
| Twist, Right Hand |
1 turn in 12 inches |
| Magazine Capacity/td>
| 10 or 12 round detachable box magazine |
| Maximum Effective Range |
1000 yards |
The L96A1 is the British Army designation of the standard AWC PM. The
L96A1 won a British Army competition by a slight margin over the Parker-Hale M85
to become the standard sniper rifle for the British Army. The PM
utilizes an aluminium frame over which is placed a high impact plastic
stock. An adjustable Parker Hale Bi-Pod is fitted as standard. An uprated
version, the AW, features many minor improvements, including an easier bolt
action, frost proof mechanism, muzzle brake and a 10x42 hensoldt telescopic
sight. The L96A1 is capable of sub MOA with military ammo, and gets to about
half of that with good match grade ammo.
The AW is imported to the US by Accuracy International, and is for sale
to the public.
Other Models in use: PM Counter-Terrorist Rifle, PM Covert Sniper Rifle,
and the PM Super Magnum Sniper Rifle
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