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Accuracy International AE



Overview


AE

Right side view of AE sniper rifle.
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Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Sniper rifle
Entered service
Mid 2000's
Status
In service
Development
Early 2000's
Developer
United Kingdom - Accuracy International
Production
2005 - present
Producer
United Kingdom - Accuracy International
Unit cost
GBP 2.200 for Mk II in 2010
Designations
AE / Accuracy Enforcement

Description


Introduction

The Accuracy Enforcement is a bolt action sniper rilfe of UK origin. The Accuracy Enforcement model was developed in the early 2000's by Accuracy International to better suit the demands of law enforcement agencies. Many police units acquired the Arctic Warfare rifle, but paid for many military features they would not use. The Accuracy Enforcement was developed as a budget tactical rifle that still delivers good performance, but at a lower price.

Design

The first generation AE model didn't allow for customization in order to keep costs low. All AE models are completely similar. The chassis is a simplified monoblock version of the original design. The stock is not adjustable, no cheekpiece is fitted and a non swiveling bipod is mounted under the forearm. The bolt design is simplified and the excellent cold temperature performance is lost. The barrel is not fitted with a muzzle brake. The original AE was replaced by the AE Mk II. The Mk II uses the common chassis available in multiple colors, allows for two barrel lengths, uses different magazines and has a swiveling bipod.

Firepower

The AE fires the 7.62x51mm NATO round from a 5, 8 or 10 round magazine. Compared to the Arctic Warfare models the AE uses a similar bolt design, two stage trigger and free floating barrel. Therefore the accuracy should be on par with the Artic Warfare Police series. The effective range is quoted by Accuracy International as 600 meters, which more than enough for law enforcement use.

Users

The Accuracy Enforcement is marketed for law enforcement use and probably has been acquired by several police units.

Details


Variants of the AE precision rifle

AE

The first AE model was available in one version only. It is chambered in the 7.62x51mm round. The AE is quite similar to the AW model, but in a simplified package. It features a very basic chassis, plain barrel, no iron sights, Harris bipod and only comes in black.

AE Mk II

The second generation AE models feature several improvements. The main developments are the chassis that was changed to the AICS common chassis and the availability of a folding stock and shorter barrel. The barrels are threaded and allow for the use of a muzzle brake or silencer.

Facts AE AE Mk II (long) AE Mk II (short) AE-F Mk II (long) AE-F Mk II (short)
General
Origin
United Kingdom
Type
Sniper rifle
Caliber
Caliber
7.62x51mm NATO
Magazine
5, 8 rounds
Barrel length
610 mm
Rifling
4 grooves, 305 mm right hand twist
Operation
Action
Bolt action, 3 lugs, 60° angle
Fire selector
0 - 1
Rate of fire
Bolt action
Dimensions
Stock type
Fixed
Length
1.12 m
Weight
6.0 kg with bipod
Sights
Type
No iron sights, various scopes can be mounted
Accessories
Bipod
Harris type bipod

Related articles


Accuracy International Arctic Warfare

The AE is derived from the Arctic Warfare sniper rifle.