Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Accuracy International AWM
Category
Country
Production
1995–2013
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1996
- Service Entry Year1996
- DesignerMalcolm Cooper, Dave Walls, David Caig
- Weight (Empty)6.9 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBritish Army, German Bundeswehr, Dutch ISAF, Swedish Army, Russian forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.300 Winchester Magnum; .338 Lapua Magnum
- Calibre8.6 mm
- Case Length70 mm
- Calibre Classmagnum
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Safety Type3-position
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity936 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,500 m
- Accuracy0.5
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length686 mm
- Rifling Twist279.4 mm (1:11 in) right-hand
- Sight TypeDetachable aperture type iron sights; Day or night optics
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialforged carbon steel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitymodular design allows for flexibility, serviceability and repairability under field and combat conditions
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1996
- Production End2013
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1995Production started
- 1998Entered service
- 2013Production ended
31
years in service
18
years in production
20
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL AWM · CONFLICTS SERVED IN33% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
2014–2026Operation Inherent Resolve—→2003–2011Iraq WarDecisive victory→2001–2021War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)—→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries20country
06 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
6BOLT-ACTION RIFLES3POST-COLD WAR · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES4UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS227PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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