Re: AIAW still going to be made?
Here is the current situation regarding AW and AX.
The AW50 has been discontinued and replaced by the AX50. The AX50 has basically the same action, bolt, trigger and barrel as an AW50 but is a better shooting rifle and is priced less by approximately $2,000. The product has undergone a significant cost reduction, eliminsted unnecessary parts and we are making more of it in-house than before.
The AW338 is being sold to military and law enforcement customers who already have them or who are buying a quantity which warrants accepting a contract. We try to sell an AX338 which is a better product at a price which is comparable when you compare and they include all of the options of night vision mounts, quick adjust etc. A basic AW338 costs less than a basic AX338 but you cannot run .338 CIP in an AW338.
The AX338 is a more accurate weapon than an AX338 when using CIP ammunition and is ergonomically better in our opinion.
The AW300 has not been replaced with an AX300 but an AX300 will be available later in 2012. At that time we may decide to discontinue the AW300 but that will depend on demand.
The AW308 is still in production and there are no plans to discontinue it.
The AX308 is in full production.
The AE308 MkIII is in production with no plans to change that in the short term.
The AICS is in full production and will remain so. We will add other rife types to the line.
The AX AICS is in full production and we will be adding to the line.
We will be adding accessories to our current production items. This will include new stock sides and you will be be able replace with pistol grips for example. There will be a new AI bipod and you will be able to buy a rear spike assembly for your AX.
Some of these will be at the Shot Show and we will be there to talk about these.
You will also be able to see our latest AX338.
I hope that answers your questions and more but after tomorrow I will be at the show and it is unlikely I will have time to post any more on the subject.
Tom Irwin
Accuracy International