The AXMC MKIII is the latest in a long and distinguished line of combat proven sniper rifles from AI and has been designed to meet current operational needs in Europe and around the world. Tested to current NATO requirements for Military Sniper rifles, it has evolved from the successful AXMC multi-calibre rifle
 
The rifle as supplied is configured in .300 Norma Magnum and has multi-calibre conversion kits that are user configurable and mission adaptable.
 
AX MKIII features include an integral ArcaSwiss Style tripod mounting rail under the forend tube and forend grip, barricade supports, AI’s patented and Quickloc barrel system bolted to the aluminium chassis. Improved design features include the bolt, lock ring, ambidextrous 3 position safety catch and rubber AR style changeable pistol grip.
 
Features
+ Tactical Threaded double chamber Muzzle brake
+ STANAG (MIL 1913) Action Rail 30 MOA
+ Folding Stock over bolt (right fold)
+ Toolless Adjustable Cheek Piece
+ Toolless Adjustable Butt with additional spacers
+ Forend Mounting System 16"
+ AR Style Pistol Grip
+ Rear grip (rail mounted)
+ Left hand magazine port cut out
+ Flush Cup attachment points
+ 3 x side accessory rails (1 x 140mm plain, 2 x 80mm Flush cup)
+ User Manual
+ 1 x 10 round double stack CIP magazine
+ Proofed steel action with AI’s patented Quickloc barrel system, bolted to the aluminium chassis
+ 30 MOA STANAG 4694 / Mil Std 1913 action and forend rail
+ Integral Arca-Swiss style tripod mounting rail under forend tube and forend grip
+ Improved design, 6 lug, 60° bolt with AI combat proven leaf spring extractor
+ Ambidextrous 3 position safety levers
+ Two stage trigger adjustable for reach and trigger weight between 1.5 and 2kg
+ Detachable 10 round CIP length double stack magazine - can also be top loaded though the rifle ejection port
+ Left side magazine port cut out for ease of magazine insertion
 
Conversion Kits
Calibre conversion kits comprising barrel, bolt and magazine plus pre-set torque wrench available to purchase
 
 
A : CHANGE BARREL
Loosen the barrel clamp screw with the pre-set torque wrench supplied. Unscrew the barrel, replace with the selected calibre and tighten the barrel clamp screw with the wrench.
 
B : CHANGE BOLT (NOT REQUIRED FOR CHANGE TO 338)
Slide the bolt from the rifle, take out the shroud / firing pin and insert it in the chosen calibre bolt. Slide the chosen bolt assembly into the rifle.
 
C : CHANGE MAGAZINE (NOT REQUIRED FOR CHANGE TO 338)
Magazine external dimensions are identical for all calibres - simply swap out one for another.