Accuracy International AXSR
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 686 mm
- Weight, empty
- 7.39 kg
- Introduced
- 2017
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Accuracy International AXSR is the flagship long-action multi-caliber precision rifle from Accuracy International, representing the pinnacle of the company's four-decade evolution of bolt-action sniper rifle design. The AXSR features AI's proprietary QUICKLOC barrel release technology, allowing field-level caliber changes between .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum, .338 Norma Magnum, and .300 Winchester Magnum using only a 4mm hex key. Built on a long-action receiver to accommodate the larger magnum cartridges, the AXSR incorporates a fully adjustable folding stock that reduces overall length from 1,265mm to 1,050mm for transport, tool-free cheek height and length-of-pull adjustment, and M-LOK attachment points on the forend. The rifle continues AI's tradition of sub-MOA accuracy at extreme ranges, with the .338 Lapua Magnum configuration effective to 1,800 meters and beyond.
The AXSR represents Accuracy International's answer to the growing demand for multi-caliber long-range precision rifles capable of engaging targets from 1,000 to beyond 2,000 meters. Its QUICKLOC barrel system allows a single rifle to fill roles previously requiring multiple dedicated platforms, from the .300 Win Mag urban overwatch role to the .338 Lapua Magnum extreme-range anti-personnel mission, all from one serialized receiver and with consistent trigger feel and ergonomics.
The AXSR is available in three configurations: Mil (military), Pro (professional/law enforcement), and Sport (civilian precision shooting). The QUICKLOC barrel change system uses a simple 4mm hex key to unlock and swap barrels, making the AXSR a true multi-caliber platform without requiring an armorer. The rifle weighs 7.39 kg in .338 Lapua Magnum configuration with muzzle brake, rear grip, empty magazine, and standard accessory rails but no scope or bipod. The folding stock reduces length by 215mm. The AXSR represents AI's latest evolution beyond the AWM and AX338 platforms, incorporating lessons learned from decades of military sniper rifle development.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Accuracy International
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2017
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 686 mm
- Overall length
- 1265 mm
- Weight, empty
- 7.39 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 7.80 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Two stage
- Trigger pull
- 20.0 N
- Capacity
- 5
- 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
- Cerakote
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 915 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 6785 J
- Effective range
- 1800 m
- Maximum range
- 5500 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.
Free floating barrel
Folding stock
Adjustable cheek piece
Adjustable length of pull
Adjustable buttpad- Quickloc barrel change
Multi caliber
Full length picatinny rail
M lok attachment
Suppressor ready
Accessory rail
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 39 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 7.39 kg | 6.53 kg | Heavier than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 37 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 1265 mm | 1230 mm | Longer than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 39 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 686 mm | 686 mm | Longer than about 60% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 39 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 5 | 5 | Holds fewer rounds than about 60% |
Answers
Questions about the Accuracy International AXSR
How much does the Accuracy International AXSR weigh?
The Accuracy International AXSR weighs 7.39 kg (16.29 lb) empty and 7.80 kg (17.20 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the Accuracy International AXSR?
The Accuracy International AXSR is chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .338 Norma Magnum.
How many rounds does the Accuracy International AXSR hold?
The Accuracy International AXSR holds 5 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Accuracy International AXSR?
The Accuracy International AXSR is 1265 mm (49.8 in) long overall, with a 686 mm (27.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Accuracy International AXSR?
The Accuracy International AXSR is made by Accuracy International (United Kingdom).
When was the Accuracy International AXSR introduced?
The Accuracy International AXSR was introduced in 2017.
How does the Accuracy International AXSR operate?
The Accuracy International AXSR uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
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- 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
- Australian Defence Force
- Australia
- New Zealand Defence Force
- New Zealand
- Norwegian Armed Forces
- Norway
- German Special Forces (KSK)
- Germany
Provenance
Confidence in this record
82%
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API
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