Accuracy International AE MkIII
Accuracy International · Sniper Rifle · Discontinued · 2009
Also known as: AE Mk III, Accuracy Enforcement MkIII, AI AE MkIII
Overview
The Accuracy International AE MkIII is a bolt-action sniper rifle chambered in .308 Winchester. Introduced in 2009 as the third-generation update to the Accuracy Enforcement (AE) line, it was developed as a more affordable law-enforcement counterpart to the company's military Arctic Warfare series. The MkIII pairs an aluminium chassis with a full-length polymer stock, adds an AW-style three-position safety, a removable trigger group and an adjustable cheekpiece, and feeds from AICS 5- and 10-round detachable box magazines.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 6000 g (211.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1120 mm (44.09") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 860 m/s (2822 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3592 J (2649 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 305 mm (12.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Aluminium Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm, 7.62 NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Three Position Safety, Manual Safety
- Features: Aluminium Chassis, Removable Trigger Group, Adjustable Cheekpiece, Aics Magazines, Folding Stock Option, Muzzle Brake Option, Integral Bipod Option
Variants
- Accuracy International AE MkIII Folding Stock - Folding Stock
Service history
Operators
- Law enforcement agencies
Production
Production years: 2009-2010s
Produced as the final generation of the AE law-enforcement line before the range was retired.
Origin
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Designer: Accuracy International
Notes
The AE MkIII was offered with 20-inch (508 mm) or 24-inch (610 mm) barrels, with plain or threaded/brake muzzle options, and in fixed or side-folding stock configurations. The AE family was discontinued as Accuracy International consolidated on the AX and AT platforms.
Background
The AE (Accuracy Enforcement) series was Accuracy International's budget-oriented line, built to bring the accuracy of the Arctic Warfare rifles to police marksman units at a lower price point; the MkIII was its most refined iteration.