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 . . . . . . 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 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
Images Courtesy of Precision & Tactical Arms
Suppressed version