AWM in .338 Lapua Magnum
The AWM rifle is based on the AW
with minimal changes to accommodate magnum length cartridges. It has a detachable
box magazine which takes 5 rounds. The normal cartridges for this rifle are .300
Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum.
A muzzle brake
is fitted to reduce recoil and jump while acting as a base for an optional front iron
sight.
A fluted, stainless
steel barrel is supplied with the AWM. Barrels in caliber .300 Win Mag AWM
are 660mm (26") long and the length of the .338 Lap Mag is 686mm (27"), both
using 1 in 11 twist barrels. Research has found that both produce best velocity and
precision for the caliber without the penalties of weight and length.