Reply With QuoteIts not an L96A1, the SR98 is an AI AW-F, and the most notable modification was the addition of the MIL-STD-1913 scope rail. The L96A1 is a straight AI AW.Originally Posted by BiZ
The same rifle is used by SEAL snipers ! ! !
Its not an L96A1, the SR98 is an AI AW-F, and the most notable modification was the addition of the MIL-STD-1913 scope rail. The L96A1 is a straight AI AW.
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So how in the hell is it in the hands of a soldier in the 82nd? Shouldn't they be using M24 DMR, SPR's and M24's?
But these pictures are GRRRRREEEEEEEEEEATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!
Sorry I wasn't being as clear as I could...
L96A1 is simply the British designation for the AW and the AW-F simply refers to it having the folding stock.
So really, you can throw either term around in a general sense in my books.
A few countries use the AW but all have their own rail (and other) modifications to their specifications.
Last edited by BiZ; 12-10-2005 at 10:20 PM.
just a bit of info.
the letter in the model refers to the country of origin or where they are made:
M - America (m16, m4, m198)
L - Britian (l96, l119)
F - Austraila (f88, f89, AW-F)
So the SR98 and the L96A1 are not the same weapon, that's all I'm saying. The AW is not the same as the AW-F, the folding stock is a pretty big difference in my book, especially for this style of weapon, and if AI sees fit to define them seperately, then I shall do the same. That was all I was saying.
That's certainly not a hard and fast rule you've got there...
The F in AW-F refers to "Artice Warfare - Folding". (As in folding stock, not that it was made in Australia.....because they're not.).
Forcing me to dig up some old stuff...
During the trial back in 97 the contenders were:
Accuracy International AW (Note, as i said, the accepted model had mofifications, notabley the F variant to be specific)
Keppler KSIII
Armament Technology M24
Knight Armaments SR-25
Just for good measure, the .50cal contenders were:
Accuracy International AW50F (selected)
Barrett 82A1
Robar RC50F
Off the top of my head there was initially a 4th in the running before procurement for testing begane, but it failed to meet some project requirements so it wasn't considered for testing.
Last edited by BiZ; 12-11-2005 at 12:40 AM.
yeah sorry i was wrong about the aw50f, but the letter convention is true
vary nice sniper photos.thinks posting.
Thanks for the info guys,does anyone have any videos of the aw50?
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Some pics of norwegian police snipers w VS94P (VaapenSmia m94 Politi). Basicly an upgraded Mauser 98K action with Heym barrel, Zeiss 3-12X56, and adjustable laminated stock. Almost the same as Norwegian Armys NM-149...
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