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Accuracy International AW

The History of Accuracy International

Accuracy International was founded in the UK in 1978 by Malcolm Cooper, a British Olympic medalist in shooting, and Sarah Cooper, his wife. The company was established with the aim of creating a high-precision rifle that would meet the needs of competitive target shooters and military snipers alike. In 1982, they introduced their first rifle, the AI Arctic Warfare rifle. The rifle's accuracy and reliability made it a favorite of military and law enforcement agencies around the world. In the 1980s and 1990s, AI continued to refine and expand its product line, developing new models like the AW50 and the AWM (Arctic Warfare Magnum). These rifles were designed to meet the needs of different users, from military snipers to police SWAT teams.

In the early 2000s, AI secured a contract to supply rifles to the British Armed Forces, cementing its reputation as a supplier of high-quality military equipment. The company's rifles were used by British forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, where they earned a reputation for their accuracy and reliability. AI continued to expand its product line, offering rifles for civilian use, as well as law enforcement and military applications. Today, AI is known for its commitment to precision, quality, and reliability, and its rifles are widely used by military and law enforcement agencies around the world.

The company has always been focused on developing new technologies and refining existing ones to create rifles that are even more accurate, reliable, and durable. This commitment to innovation has led to the development of advanced features like detachable magazines, adjustable stocks, and precision triggers. AI has also developed proprietary technologies, such as the Quickloc barrel system, which allows users to quickly change barrels on their rifles. The company remains a small, independent company that is owned and operated by the Cooper family, who continue to oversee every aspect of the company's operations.

Accuracy International AW Rifle Review

The Accuracy International AW (Arctic Warfare) is a well-known precise bolt-action rifle that boasts exceptional performance and durability. The Match grade free-floating barrel is screwed into the action with a 38 mm (1.5-inch-long) long thread, providing a rigid mount for consistent cold shot performance. The proprietary high-grade steel flat action that is permanently bonded and bolted to the full-length aluminum chassis is superior to traditional bedding interfaces between actions and stocks. It features a six-locking-lugs robust bolt with a sixty-degree opening angle, allowing for smooth operation.

The AI AW's trigger assembly is adjustable for pull weights of 1500-2000 g (3.3-4.4lb) and can be easily removed for cleaning by undoing the two socket head cap screws. The two-stage trigger allows a large sear engagement to be maintained until the user takes up the first stage, reducing the chance of an accidental discharge if the rifle is jolted when cocked. A three-position safety mechanism is also fitted to the rifle, with the first position blocking the firing pin and locking the bolt in the closed position. The second position blocks the firing pin but allows the bolt to be operated so a live round may be removed from the chamber with the weapon in a safe condition, while the third position allows the weapon to be fired. The safety will only operate when the bolt is cocked. The AI AW's aluminum chassis is encased in polymer stock sides with an adjustable cheekpiece, providing a secure grip and a repeatable shooting position in all conditions.

The standard adjustable cheekpiece adjusts left/right as well as for height to obtain an optimum cheek position when using night vision equipment or telescopic sights with large objective lenses. The quick-adjust cheekpiece option offers a spring-loaded cheekpiece chosen in conjunction with the quick-adjust butt plate. Sling attachment points are mounted on each side of the weapon, and a front attachment point is situated below the fore-end and can be used to anchor a target-style sling or be replaced by an adapter for a Harris bipod. AW’s barrel measures 406 to 685 mm (16 to 27 inches) depending on the caliber. The folding chassis option reduces the overall length by 210 mm (8 inches) when folded and adds 200 g (0.4 lbs).

Accuracy International AW, chambered for .308 Win.

Figure 1: Accuracy International AW, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://www.scopelist.com/accuracy-international-aw-308-20-plain-barrel-std-muzzle-brake-dark-earth-folding-stock2.aspx)

Accuracy International AW Calibers

Accuracy International AW is chambered for the following calibers:

.243 Win.
.308 Win.
.300 Win. Mag.
.338 Lapua

Accuracy International AW Variants

Accuracy International AW is available in the following variants:

PM
AWP
AWS
AWC
AWM
AW50
AW308

Accuracy International AW receiver, chambered for .308 Win.

Figure 2: Accuracy International AW receiver, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://www.scopelist.com/accuracy-international-aw-308-20-plain-barrel-std-muzzle-brake-dark-earth-folding-stock2.aspx)

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Accuracy International AW

Rifles that have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Accuracy International AW

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, the mounting surfaces of these rifles must match in all dimensions. The following rifles are interchangeable:

All rifles with a NATO STANAG 4694/Picatinny rail

Rifles that have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Accuracy International AW

For two-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. The following rifles are interchangeable:

All rifles with a NATO STANAG 4694/Picatinny rail

Best Scope Mounts for Accuracy International AW

Fixed Scope Mounts for Accuracy International AW

We recommend the one-piece GEN-2 scope mount made by the trusted German manufacturer, ERA-TAC. It is made of aluminum and comes with a two-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Accuracy International AW

For easier detachment and repeatability, while also offering adjustable inclination, we recommend the ERA-TAC GEN-2 Adjustable Inclination scope mount. It is made of aluminum and comes with a two-year warranty.

Help us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

Please send us an email for more information. You can contact us here: info@optics-trade.eu

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Airguns or pellet guns (the name comes from projectiles they shoot – pellets) are popular among all generations of people with a variety of different interests.

They are used for

plinking,
hunting,
sport competitions etc.

All these activities demand variety of different airguns. A lot of these applications do not require a rifle scope for using an air gun, but some of them do – especially hunting or long range shooting.

Hawke 9-11mm Match Mounts, 30mm, high

General Features of Airgun Scope Mounts

It is common to almost all airguns that they have 11 mm dovetail on the receiver. This dovetail is full length and it is used for mounting a rifle scope or diopter. Such dovetails are basically the same as on the rimfire rifles (.22 calibre). It is important to know that they share the same mounting platform and this is why we can found airgun scope mounts also on rimfire rifles and normally, similar scopes are used on both types of rifles.

When thinking of mounting a rifle scope on the airgun, we have to consider that spring powered airguns have strong recoil in both directions. This is why the robustness and rigidness of the mounts is extremely important (especially with spring powered airguns). This problem is not the case with rimfire rifles, where recoil is very mild.

Mostly, these mounts are made from aluminium and can also have a screw that serves as recoil stopper. The screw can be placed vertically, but with the two part design scope mounts, screw can be placed horizontally. Although, majority of airgun scope mounts comes without recoil notches. There are two options available for mounting the scope on the airgun monoblock scope mount: 25.4 mm (1’’) or 30 mm rings. Other dimensions can also be found, however - they are extremely rare.

Normally, airgun mounts are affordable and in most cases fixed. Detachable airgun scope mounts are usually very rare. However, the most affordable airgun mounts are also the ones from the lowest quality (although, sufficient) and high quality mounts can be expensive, too.

Adjustable inclination on the rifle scope mounts is advisable, usable and a lot of times needed (because of the imperfections of different parts – rifle, mount, rings and dovetail). Some of the mounts also have recoil buffer available. There are also available shock absorbing recoil buffers that can be bought separately and installed behind the scope mount and help to absorb recoil.

BKL 0.6" Long Dovetail Rings, 30 mm

BKL 0.6" Long Dovetail Rings, 30 mm

Monoblock Scope Mounts for Airguns

Monoblock scope mounts for airguns are definitely more reliable than two piece scope mounts. This is normally because they can handle recoil much better. They are robust, rigid, hard and they offer great clamping surface for the dovetail. However, with monoblock scope mounts, setting the proper eye relief might be an issue in some cases. Also, monoblock mounts are almost always more expensive than similar two piece mounts. Clamping surface on the rail which is connected to the rings in one piece is usually higher than it can be with comparable two piece mounts. This might also be an disadvantage, worth mentioning.

One Part and Two Part Design of Airgun Scope Mounts

When we are talking about two piece solutions of airgun mounts, we should not forget to mention some of the differences between one part and two part design of these mounts. One part design is easier to produce, therefore these mounts are cheaper as a rule. Versatility with one part design of scope mounts is normally poor. More options of mounting a scope are normally available with two part design scope mounts. It is good to know that airgun scope mounts for rifle scopes with rail systems are not usual (actually, they are rare). If they are available, they are normally available with two part design of scope mounts. Example for such mount could be Recknagel’s tip off mount for 11 mm dovetail on the bottom and with Zeiss rail option (ZM/VM) on the top. They also offer a LM rail version of these mounts.

Accuracy International AW

The History of Accuracy International