Accuracy International AWC
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 305 mm
- Weight, empty
- 6.50 kg
- Introduced
- Not recorded
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Accuracy International AWC (Arctic Warfare Covert) is a bolt-action sniper rifle from the Arctic Warfare family, chambered in .308 Winchester and built for covert, suppressed precision shooting. It is essentially an AWS fitted with a folding stock: a short 305mm barrel/integral suppressor combination replaces the standard barrel, optimising the rifle for subsonic ammunition so its report is no louder than a rimfire match round. With the stock folded and the barrel/suppressor removed, the entire system (stock/action/optics/bipod, bolt, suppressor, a magazine and a box of ammunition) packs into a small foam-lined transit suitcase for discreet transport. In the field the shooter can remove the barrel/suppressor unit and fit a standard longer AW or AWP barrel, converting the covert rifle into a conventional AW-series sniper rifle in minutes. It retains the aluminium chassis, 60-degree bolt throw, adjustable cheek piece and butt pad, integrated bipod and 10-round detachable box magazine of the AW series.
The AWC was designed for operators who needed a full-power suppressed precision rifle they could carry through a city in a suitcase. With the stock folded and the barrel/suppressor unit stowed alongside the bolt and a box of subsonic ammunition, the whole rifle disappears into an innocuous foam-lined case, then reassembles in seconds for a near-silent shot.
The 305mm figure refers to the combined barrel and integral aluminium-alloy suppressor unit, which uses a fast 1-in-8-inch (203mm) twist to stabilise heavy subsonic projectiles. Overall length and weight are approximate and vary with barrel/suppressor configuration. Because the barrel/suppressor combination is user-removable and interchangeable with standard AW and AWP barrels, the AWC doubles as a compact covert rifle and a full-length precision rifle from a single case.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Accuracy International
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Status
- In production
- Variant of
- Covert
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 305 mm
- Overall length
- 1000 mm
- Weight, empty
- 6.50 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Two stage
- Trigger pull
- 15.0 N
- Capacity
- 10
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum alloy
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Stock
- Aluminum chassis polymer furniture
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 320 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 498 J
- Effective range
- 300 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Integral suppressor
Folding stock
Takedown transit case
Quick change barrel
Free floating barrel
Adjustable cheek piece
Adjustable butt pad
Integrated adjustable bipod- Subsonic optimized
- Cold weather operation
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 6.50 kg | 5.20 kg | Heavier than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 1000 mm | 1130 mm | Shorter than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 305 mm | 610 mm | Among the shortest tenth |
| Magazine capacityAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 10 | 7 | Holds more rounds than about 80% |
Answers
Questions about the Accuracy International AWC
How much does the Accuracy International AWC weigh?
The Accuracy International AWC weighs 6.50 kg (14.33 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Accuracy International AWC?
The Accuracy International AWC is chambered in .308 Winchester.
How many rounds does the Accuracy International AWC hold?
The Accuracy International AWC holds 10 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Accuracy International AWC?
The Accuracy International AWC is 1000 mm (39.4 in) long overall, with a 305 mm (12.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Accuracy International AWC?
The Accuracy International AWC is made by Accuracy International (United Kingdom). It was designed by Dave Walls.
How does the Accuracy International AWC operate?
The Accuracy International AWC uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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In service
- British Armed Forces
- United Kingdom
Provenance
Confidence in this record
66%
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/accuracy-international-awc' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "accuracy-international-awc", "name": "Accuracy International AWC", "manufacturer": { "id": "accuracy-international", "name": "Accuracy International", "countryCode": "GB", "foundedYear": 1978, "website": "https://www.accuracyinternational.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:38", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:43:34", "version": "866df02489fa366bae9eb49362c9e929d73f7a1c5456d99b5727d9c049063c47" }, "category": { "id": "sniper-rifle", "name": "Sniper Rifle", "description": "Precision rifles optimized for long-range accuracy" }, "country_of_origin": "GB", "year_introduced": null, "barrel_length_mm": 305, "weight_empty_g": 6500, "action_type": "bolt_action"}