Accuracy International SR-98
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 660 mm
- Weight, empty
- 6.50 kg
- Introduced
- 1998
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Accuracy International SR-98 is the Australian Defence Force service designation of the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare (AW) bolt-action sniper rifle, chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO. Adopted in the late 1990s to replace the Parker-Hale M82, the SR-98 became the standard-issue sniper rifle of the Australian Army. It is built on the AW's aluminum chassis with a free-floating stainless steel barrel and 60-degree bolt throw, and is distinguished from the base AW by a threaded barrel for suppressor use, an integrated adjustable bipod, a folding stock, an adjustable butt pad, an adjustable cheek pad, and a rear monopod for stable firing positions. Feeding from a 10-round detachable box magazine, the SR-98 delivers consistent sub-MOA precision at ranges out to 800 meters and beyond.
When the Australian Army needed a replacement for its ageing Parker-Hale M82 sniper rifles, it turned to Accuracy International's Arctic Warfare and issued it as the SR-98, adding a threaded barrel, folding stock and rear monopod so snipers could hold rock-steady positions for hours in the field.
SR-98 is the Australian Defence Force designation; the rifle is a variant of the Accuracy International AW family. It replaced the Parker-Hale M82 in ADF service and has been supplemented by newer systems such as the AI AX-series in the anti-materiel and long-range roles. Barrel length and overall dimensions follow the standard 7.62mm AW configuration (660mm barrel, ~1180mm overall).
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Accuracy International
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Status
- In service
- Produced
- 1998
- Variant of
- Military designation
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 660 mm
- Overall length
- 1180 mm
- Weight, empty
- 6.50 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 6.90 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
- 850 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 3441 J
- Effective range
- 800 m
- Maximum range
- 3700 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
Threaded barrel
Suppressor ready
Adjustable bipod
Folding stock
Adjustable butt pad
Adjustable cheek piece
Rear monopod
Quick change barrel
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 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 6.50 kg | 5.04 kg | Heavier than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 1180 mm | 1116 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 660 mm | 559 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 80 7.62x51mm NATO sniper rifles | 10 | 15 | Holds fewer rounds than about 60% |
Answers
Questions about the Accuracy International SR-98
How much does the Accuracy International SR-98 weigh?
The Accuracy International SR-98 weighs 6.50 kg (14.33 lb) empty and 6.90 kg (15.21 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the Accuracy International SR-98?
The Accuracy International SR-98 is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO.
How many rounds does the Accuracy International SR-98 hold?
The Accuracy International SR-98 holds 10 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Accuracy International SR-98?
The Accuracy International SR-98 is 1180 mm (46.5 in) long overall, with a 660 mm (26.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Accuracy International SR-98?
The Accuracy International SR-98 is made by Accuracy International (United Kingdom). It was designed by Dave Walls.
When was the Accuracy International SR-98 introduced?
The Accuracy International SR-98 was introduced in 1998.
How does the Accuracy International SR-98 operate?
The Accuracy International SR-98 uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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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
- Australian Army
- 1998
- Royal Australian Navy
- Australia
Provenance
Confidence in this record
80%
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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.
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