The L115A is a UK development of the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare rifle in .338 caliber. The AW series is almost unique in being purpose-designed sniper rifles, rather than accurized versions of existing, general-purpose rifles. Instead of a traditional wooden or polymer rifle stock, the AW has an aluminium bedding block bolted directly to the action, and which extends the entire length of the stock. Two hollow polymer "half stocks", usually green, are in turn bolted to the bedding block, creating a remarkably rugged, yet light, weapon.
The AW's distinctive green thumbhole/pistol-grip stock, unique design and reliability in adverse weather conditions have made it a popular, if expensive, weapon. Currently versions are in service with many countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia (as the SR98 - with folding stock), Germany (G22), The Netherlands, Singapore, and Sweden (PSG90).
Accuracy International was formed in 1978 to design and build tactical rifles. The original ethos combined two factors into an unique package: namely the incorporation of performance enhancing features learned in Olympic and international target shooting onto a rifle platform exhibiting full military ruggedness.
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