Accuracy International's Latest Rifles Displayed at DSEI 2021
At DSEI 2021 in London, we took a look at Accuracy International’s latest pair of rifles. Back in February 2020, Accuracy International announced the introduction of the AX MKIII and the AX 50 ELR but with the global pandemic, this is the first time we’ve had a chance to take a closer look at them in person.
AX50 ELR
The improved AX50 ELR was also on display with its new spring-loaded butt and now compatibility with using AR-15 pattern pistol grips of the user’s choice. The rifle now has the 3 position bolt mounted shroud safety seen on other AI rifles. Like the AX MKIII, the rifle comes as standard with a two-stage trigger with a weight between 3.3 and 4.4lbs. The AX50 ELR has a new 10 round magazine, which has the same dimensions regardless of caliber – .408 CheyTac and .375 CheyTac are also now available options. AI noted that this exact model is currently in service with an undisclosed European military.
Specifications:
Caliber: .50 BMG / .408 CheyTac / .375 CheyTac
Weight: 12.06kg (26.5lb) with empty magazine, no scope, no rails, 27” barrel with muzzle brake
Dimensions: with 27” barrel, tactical muzzle brake, 2 x 10mm spacers
Full length: 1383mm x 220mm x 120mm
Stock folded: 1145mm x 220mm x 120mm
Base Model:
Proofed steel action bolted to aluminium chassis
45 MOA STANAG 4694/Mil Std 1913 action and forend rail
6 lug, 60° bolt with AI combat proven leaf spring extractor
3 position shroud safety
2 stage trigger adjustable for trigger weight 1.5 and 2kg
Detachable 10-round magazine
Integrated quick adjust butt spike
Left folding stock
Triple chamber muzzle break
1 in 15” twist stainless steel barrel
Quick adjust butt and cheekpiece
Below is a look at the spring-loaded quick adjustable stock.
AX MKIII
The AX MKIII has had some improvements with a quick adjustable butt and cheekpiece. It has the 3-position ambidextrous bolt safety and the improved 6-lug, 60-degree throw bolt. The rifle comes as standard with a two-stage trigger with a weight between 3.3 and 4.4lbs.
Specifications:
Caliber: .338 Lapua (factory fitted) / .300 Win mag / .308 Win / .300 Norma / .338 Norma
Weight: 7.6Kg (16.7lb) with standard rail setup, empty magazine, no scope, 27” barrel, tactical muzzle brake
Dimensions: with 27” barrel and tactical muzzle brake
Full length: 1255mm x 200mm x 90mm
Stock folded: 1030mm x 185mm x 95mm
Base Rifle Features:
Right side folding stock over bolt
Quick Adjustable cheekpiece
Quick Adjustable buttpad with spacers
Flush cup sling attachment points
30 MOA STANAG 4694/Mil Std 1913 action rail
16” forend tube and rail
Double chamber standard muzzle brake
1 x 140mm plain accessory rail
2 x 80mm flush cup accessory rails
1 x 10 round double stack CIP magazine
Find out more at www.accuracyinternational.com
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What ever happened to the AW50 semiauto? I can't find any info on it past like, 2010.
What they really need is a magnum bolt face for their short action AT etc, so guys can run 6.5 PRC, 7 saum, 300 wm etc. I could care less about a long action .338 I can put a .223/6.5/.308barrel on. Show me a short action AI AT that I can run a magnum bolt and magnum short action caliber on. Rumor is the AI comp teams are getting them to run 6.5 PRC, but there are no plans to provide them to the market.