{"id":15,"date":"2023-01-08T08:13:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T08:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/?p=15"},"modified":"2025-08-19T18:16:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T18:16:44","slug":"the-l115ax-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/?p=15","title":{"rendered":"The L115Ax family guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">Is there really any need to present the L115A3&nbsp;? The .338 caliber bolt action rifle has been issued to the British army, including special forces, for nearly fifteen years. Based on the Arctic Warfare Super Magnum rifle made by Accuracy International, it has that distinctive older AI look to it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">But before the most wellknown, (or is it?), A3, there were the A1 and A2. Yeah, who would have thought that&nbsp;?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">This guide is meant to help you notice the different specific traits of each of these rifles and gather the needed parts when availlable. As an advance notice, most of the parts and replicas are now either at best out of stock or discontinued for years. So for you humble mortal that enters this realm&nbsp;: good luck&nbsp;! Also, there is unfortunately no real cheap way of achieving these builds to completion at the moment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"wp-block-superb-addons-table-of-contents\" data-smooth-scroll=\"true\">\r\n            <nav class=\"superbaddons-tableofcontents superbaddons-tableofcontents-alignment-left\"  aria-labelledby=\"superb-toc-title-1\">\r\n                                    <span id=\"superb-toc-title-1\" class=\"superbaddons-tableofcontents-title\" style=\"font-size:32px;line-height:40px;\">Table of Contents<\/span>\r\n                                <div class=\"superbaddons-tableofcontents-table\">\r\n                            <ol style=\"list-style-type:decimal\" >\r\n                            <li style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:28px;\">\r\n                                            <a href=\"#the-basics\">The basics<\/a>\r\n                                                        <\/li>\r\n                            <li style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:28px;\">\r\n                                            <a href=\"#the-l115a1\">The L115A1<\/a>\r\n                                                        <\/li>\r\n                            <li style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:28px;\">\r\n                                            <a href=\"#the-l115a2\">The L115A2<\/a>\r\n                                                        <\/li>\r\n                            <li style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:28px;\">\r\n                                            <a href=\"#the-l115a3\">The L115A3<\/a>\r\n                                                        <\/li>\r\n                            <li style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:28px;\">\r\n                                            <a href=\"#the-l115a4\">The L115A4<\/a>\r\n                                                        <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ol>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/nav>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    \n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">The AWSM has a different caliber than your usual AW rifle and AW rifle replica. Enlarged bolt, larger magazine and larger barrel are all part of the basics. Alas, in the airsoft world most of the AI rifle replicas are based around the AW, and that means 7,62 caliber traits.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">For example, the Tanaka L96 \u00ab&nbsp;snyper&nbsp;\u00bb, Tokyo Marui AWS, Well MB-01, Well MB-08, and Maruzen T96 all use 7.62 sized barrels, ejection ports and magazines when there\u2019s one. So building an L115 using these requires to upscale all details. It\u2019s not impossible, but it takes quite some work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">But fortunately there are a few replicas that brought up the .338 true to life in the airsoft world&nbsp;:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>STAR AW338 gas CNC&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ares AW338 gas CNC&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ares AW338 \/ MSR006 \/ MSR007 \/ MSR008 spring powered&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Well G96D gas [Ares gas copy]&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S&amp;T AW338 gas CNC [Ares gas copy]&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S&amp;T AW338 spring powered [MSR006\/7\/8 copy]&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ares AW338 spring powered entry level SC-MSR006, sold by ASG.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">All except the last one, are a full replicas of the L115A2 out of the box but I\u2019ll cover that later.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">You can use the following table as a quick reference chart. The last three columns are here to help determine what\u2019s in the realm of the feasible. When I mention \u00ab&nbsp;possible&nbsp;\u00bb it means you can build the L115 while keeping the original stock of the replica. For obvious reasons, if you need a folding one, get it directly it will save both time and money.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"font-size:13px\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Replica<\/th><th>Barrel<\/th><th>Ejection port<\/th><th>Magazine<\/th><th>Muzzle<\/th><th>Folding stock<\/th><th>Receiver rail<\/th><th>L115A1<\/th><th>L115A2<\/th><th>L115A3<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>STAR AW338 gas<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">.338 flutted<\/mark><\/td><td>.338<\/td><td>.338<\/td><td>Tactical A1-2<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#00d084\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Yes<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ares AW338 gas<\/td><td>.338 flutted<\/td><td>.338<\/td><td>.338<\/td><td>Tactical A1-2<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#00d084\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Yes<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ares AW338 \/ MSR006-7-8 spring powered<\/td><td>.338 flutted<\/td><td>.338<\/td><td>.338<\/td><td>Tactical A1-2<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#00d084\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Yes<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Well G96D gas [Ares gas copy]<\/td><td>.338 flutted<\/td><td>.338<\/td><td>.338<\/td><td>Tactical A1-2<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#00d084\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Yes<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S&amp;T AW338 gas CNC [Ares gas copy]<\/td><td>.338 flutted<\/td><td>.338<\/td><td>.338<\/td><td>Tactical A1-2<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#00d084\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Yes<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S&amp;T AW338 spring powered [MSR006\/7\/8 copy]<\/td><td>.338 flutted<\/td><td>.338<\/td><td>.338<\/td><td>Tactical A1-2<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#00d084\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Yes<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ares\/ASG AW338 spring powered SC-MSR006<\/td><td>Bull<\/td><td>.338<\/td><td>.338<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Well MB.4403GBIP<\/td><td>.338 flutted<\/td><td>.338<\/td><td>7.62<\/td><td>Tactical A1-2<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cyma CM.703<\/td><td>7.62 suppressed<\/td><td>7.62<\/td><td>7.62<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cyma CM.706<\/td><td>.338 flutted<\/td><td>7.62<\/td><td>7.62<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Well MB.08<\/td><td>.338 flutted<\/td><td>7.62<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Well MB.01<\/td><td>Bull<\/td><td>7.62<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tokyo Marui AWS<\/td><td>7.62 suppressed<\/td><td>7.62<\/td><td>7.62<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maruzen T96<\/td><td>Bull<\/td><td>7.62<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tanaka L96 \u00ab&nbsp;snyper&nbsp;\u00bb<\/td><td>7.62<\/td><td>7.62<\/td><td>7.62<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tanaka L96 \u00ab&nbsp;snyper covert&nbsp;\u00bb<\/td><td>7.62 suppressed<\/td><td>7.62<\/td><td>7.62<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Possible<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">No<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The L115A1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">I am pretty sure most people, if not all have never seen the L115A1, specially on the field. Photos are scarce, and most of what the Internet calls the A1 are in fact A2s. The only photographic evidence comes from either armouries or Operation Grapple in Bosnia during the 90s.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">The L115A1 uses the first generation of non-folding AW chassis. There are two differences compared to later ones&nbsp;:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the non-adjustable cheek rest&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>no monopod to the back of the stock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"698\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1.png 698w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-300x69.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">There is only one replica that used that older chassis&nbsp;: the G&amp;G G960SV. But too bad, it\u2019s an AICS clone, meaning the whole action replicates the Remington 700 and not the iconic AI. I\u2019ve never seen that replica in real life, but the only other rifle that could possibly fit that chassis would be the Tanaka L96. That\u2019s pure speculation though.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-1024x662.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105\" style=\"width:690px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-1024x662.png 1024w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-850x550.png 850w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">That moulded cheek rest is the defining part, but luckily it can be emulated by binning the adjustable cheek rest, making a bump from 3D printing\/putty\/wood. The simplest way would be to attach and camo it using sniper tape, making sure you hide the holes for the adjustment screws.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">The real difficult part is the receiver, if you have one of the 338 replicas you\u2019re fine as they come out of the box with an 11mm dovetail rail. But, they have a folding stock. To the contrary, 7.62 replicas have the non-folding stock yet lack the 11mm weaver rail. So really, building the L115A1 is working around these two things&nbsp;:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>old gen AW non folding stock ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>having the 11mm rail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">I\u2019ve never seen an 11mm dovetail for sale on its own. One solution would be to cut down the RIS and keep just two parts where you\u2019ll have your scope mount attached.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">The barrel is flutted and comes with a muzzle brake with two side openings. Some have been spotted with the tactical version of the muzzle brake, sporting an extra threading for suppressor attachment. It\u2019s an easy part to get, every 338 (except the cheap Ares\/ASG SC-MSR-006) comes with one. Other airsoft manufacturers also made some. PDI and Well made some for the T96 and AWS types of replicas.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">In terms of CES, the L115A1 came with a 18moa Accuracy International one piece scope mount for the 11mm dovetail. It\u2019s their simplest model that attaches with screws. It\u2019s most likely the AI-3027. All the 338 replicas come with one (albeit 0 moa but it\u2019s OK), and there exists a lot of similar mounts on the market. Some are even really cheap.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">Now the scope might be a problem depending on the era you\u2019re going for. Late L115A1s got the L17A1 scope (jump to the L115A2 for details on this one), but I don\u2019t know the one used on the earlier. The only photo I\u2019ve seen shows an older S&amp;B non adjustable scope. I think it\u2019s a 10&#215;42 but this would need more research.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physically something akin to this 10&#215;42 PMII&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1315\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-1024x314.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-1024x314.png 1024w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-768x235.png 768w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4-850x260.png 850w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4.png 1315w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1315px) 100vw, 1315px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">Finally the issued bipod is the AI old usual steel VersaPod. Be aware that this model has the spigot integrated and undetachable from it. The only correct replica I\u2019ve seen is made by Ares and comes with their replicas. They used to sell these as stand alone accessories, but it&#8217;s getty rarer on shops.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5.png 400w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-291x300.png 291w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-300x310.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Specific traits to have&nbsp;:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Non folding stock ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>moulded cheek rest ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11mm dovetail rail on the receiver ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.338 ejection port ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.338 magazine ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.338 flutted barrel ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.338 old style muzzle brake (two openings) ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One piece scope mount ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10&#215;42 scope or L17A1 scope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Replicas available&nbsp;:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Replicas you can modify into it\u00a0:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Well MB01 and Maruzen T96&nbsp;: needs a new barrel, enlarged ejection port, a 338 magazine, the muzzle brake, modding the receiver rail into a dovetail and to mod the cheek rest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tokyo Marui AWS&nbsp;: needs a new barrel, enlarged ejection port, turn the magazine into a 338 type, the muzzle brake, modding the receiver rail into a dovetail and to mod the cheek rest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tanaka L96 (both standard and covert)\u00a0: needs a new barrel, enlarged ejection port, turn the magazine into a 338 type, the muzzle brake and to mod the cheek rest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A japanese airsofter did some of these mods to a Tokyo Marui AWS to turn it into an AWSM. He detailled what he did on his blog (written in japanese but the photos are pretty much self-explanatory)&nbsp;: <a href=\"http:\/\/me1ancholicange1.blog100.fc2.com\/blog-category-16.html\">http:\/\/me1ancholicange1.blog100.fc2.com\/blog-category-16.html<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6.png 800w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Enlarged ejection port and 338 magazine compared to the out of the box AWS.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7.png 768w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/7-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Close up on the magazine modification.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The L115A2<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">Unbeknownst to most people, the L115A2 has been part of some of the most iconic british sniper photos.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8.png 576w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">Contrary to Wikipedia\u2019s mention, these are both L115A2 as per the folding stock on the bottom one.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The A2 and A1 share most of their common traits&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the moulded cheek rest ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lack of monopod ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11mm dovetail rail ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.338 caliber flutted barrel ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>old style muzzle brake ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.338 magazine ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.338 ejection port ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI one piece scope mount ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI steel bipod ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>L17A1 scope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9.png 894w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-768x315.png 768w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9-850x349.png 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main difference is the now folding stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">Which is an easy part to get as all 338 replicas come with it in the airsoft world. The difference to the real L115A2 being only they come with both adjustable cheek rests and the monopod, except for the cheap Ares AW338 SC-MSR006. That one only has the adjustable cheek piece.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">Honestly it\u2019s an easy mod, taking out the bipod and cheek and replacing them with a placeholder covered in sniper tape and <em>voila<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">Scope wise, the L17A1 is a Schmidt&amp;Bender 3-12&#215;50 PMII scope. It has that S&amp;B distinctive shape where the turrets are close to front of the scope. I\u2019ve found quite a good contender as a replica in the Spina Optics 2-12&#215;44 scope although it\u2019s smaller, has a different magnification ring and is 30mm body wide instead of 34. But nothing a good paintjob won\u2019t hide.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">The AI one piece scope mount is still here albeit this time with a short SIMRAD mount top ring. There\u2019s no replica to my knowledge for this mount, but they can be found from time to time on the second hand market. Otherwise, a modified picatinny toped ring can look the part.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10.png 1000w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-768x390.png 768w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10-850x432.png 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Specific traits to have\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>folding stock ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>moulded cheek rest ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11mm dovetail rail on the receiver ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.338 ejection port ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.338 magazine ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.338 flutted barrel ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.338 old style muzzle brake (two openings) ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One piece scope mount with SIMRAD mount top ring ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>L17A1 scope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Replicas available\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>STAR AW338 gas CNC&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ares AW338 gas CNC&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ares AW338 \/ MSR006 \/ MSR007 \/ MSR008 spring powered&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Well G96D gas [Ares gas copy]&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S&amp;T AW338 gas CNC [Ares gas copy]&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S&amp;T AW338 spring powered [MSR006\/7\/8 copy]&nbsp;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">All these need to become an L115A2 is to modify the cheek rest and bin the rear monopod. Or hide them up under a ton of sniper tape and a paintjob. This is easiest of the L115 sniper rifle to replicate at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Replicas you can heavily modify into it\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ares\/ASG AW338 SC-MSR006\u00a0: needs the cheek rest modified, change the whole \u00ab\u00a0suppressed\u00a0\u00bb barrel for a 338 flutted one with the old muzzle brake. It\u2019s most likely compatible with the other MSR-006\/7\/8 made by Ares but I can\u2019t confirm that unfortunately. At last, you just have to unscrew and take out the RIS on the receiver to use the 11mm dovetail instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The L115A3<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">Most likely <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>the<\/strong><\/span> rifle you were reading this guide for. The A3 has been an icon of british marksmanship for more than a decade now as it started being issued by the end of 2007.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11.png 600w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/11-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The A3 brings quite it\u2019s fair share of traits&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI folding AWSM chassis with both monopod and adjustable cheek rest ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Picatinny receiver rail ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New generation muzzle brake ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI 6184 scope mount with its unfamous SIMRAD rail ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A newer PMII scope, the L24A1 ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the STIC bracket and its block, to mount the thermal sight ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harris bipod ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cosine indicator on Badger Ordnance gen II vertical side mount ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And for the most recent years new AI stock sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">Let\u2019s start with the good news shall we. Most of all AWSM replicas on the market have the correct foldable chassis, action and barrel. Also both Harris bipod and AI 6184 mount exists has replicas, the former being cheaply availlable everywhere and the latter being sold by Dave Custom Airsoft in the UK and Gunfire Airsoft within mainland Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">The meh news is that as of the writting of this, the muzzle brake does exists as a replica. But is discontinued everywhere except Korea I think. These were made by 6mmProShop. Out of buying the real thing, two solutions exist&nbsp;:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the Ares Amoeba AS-01 muzzle brake is quite a look alike although of a differences appears shape wise once scrutinized ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the PDI FTE muzzle brake, this one needs a bit more work to get the correct angular shape and the suppressor thread.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12-1024x225.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12-1024x225.png 1024w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12-768x169.png 768w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12-850x187.png 850w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/12.png 1319w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>By order the AI threaded .338 muzzle brake, Ares-Amoeba and the PDI FTE muzzle brake.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">The L24A1, or 2-25&#215;56 Schmidt and Bender PMII scope, doesn\u2019t exist as a replica. The best solution at the moment is to get a Vector Optics first generation Siegfried 3-12&#215;50. It\u2019s smaller but has most of the body correct, the magnification ring being different on the L24. Just like the L17 stand-in, a good paintjob will greatly help camoing the scope into the real one.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">The STIC mounts and brackets are available for buying directly from any Accuracy International retaillers, although it will set you back half a grand. The only solution for these is waiting for someone to make a replica for it, either 3D printed or machined.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">AI has discontinued its infamous AW stock panels for years now, which also affects their military sales. All the L115A3, although I\u2019m sure there must be some exceptions there and there as always, now have the updated stock sides with the thumbhole upgrade. These need only minor alteration to fit on the Ares\/Star replicas due to the internal chassis to be nearly on par to AI\u2019s. Be advised that if you go through an AI distributor, the thumb hole is considered an upgrade and is often sold separatly. Also, the lower back end needs to be cut to be able to use the back monopod. The right colour for an L115A3 is FDE.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13-1024x273.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13-1024x273.png 1024w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13-768x205.png 768w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13-850x227.png 850w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/13.png 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">For the receiver rail, you can buy the real thing if you\u2019re lucky enough or you can go to your ASG retailer, and ask for part UB79 for replica 17242 &#8211; AW338 sportline. That\u2019s the only part worthwhile on the Ares SC-MSR-006. Now the rail is still shorter than the real thing, but it\u2019s an easy job to lenghen it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">Last part is an easy one, while Cosine Indicators aren\u2019t cheap, they\u2019re pretty easy to make yourself. Indicators are quite cheap from asian retaillers, and the mount itself can be done by modifying a simple picatinny sling mount (or any easy to get picatinny accessory).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14.png 590w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/14-300x203.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Specific traits to have\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>folding stock&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>adjustable cheek rest&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>picatiny rail on the receiver&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.338 ejection port&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.338 magazine&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.338 flutted barrel&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>.338 modern style muzzle brake with suppressor thread&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6184 scope mount with long SIMRAD rail&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>L24A1 scope&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cosine indicator ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harris bipod.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Replicas available\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>STAR AW338 gas CNC&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ares AW338 gas CNC&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ares AW338 \/ MSR006 \/ MSR007 \/ MSR008 spring powered&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Well G96D gas [Ares gas copy]&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S&amp;T AW338 gas CNC [Ares gas copy]&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S&amp;T AW338 spring powered [MSR006\/7\/8 copy]&nbsp;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">All these need some work to become an A3. The most difficult part being the picatinny rail for the receiver and the muzzle brake. The major drawback on this one is the pricetag on most items. It\u2019s clearly not a cheap build if you want it to be on par with the real thing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Replicas you can heavily modify into it\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ares\/ASG AW338 SC-MSR006&nbsp;: needs a monopod, change the whole \u00ab&nbsp;suppressed&nbsp;\u00bb barrel for a 338 flutted one with the newer muzzle brake. It\u2019s most likely compatible with the other MSR-006\/7\/8 made by Ares but I can\u2019t confirm that unfortunately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The L115A4<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/15.png 680w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/15-300x76.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">This is kind of a bonus part as there are no availlable replica on the market for the AX338 (looking at you ASG, Archwick and Ares, what are you waiting for ?). The L115A4 has been in use for almost a decade by special forces, and was supposed to get issued for the big army, but that update is still as late coming as ever.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">Issued in FDE, the A4 was issued with the L24A1 scope, but with a different mount. It uses the one piece quick detach scope mount from Accuracy International in FDE. This is the same mount has used on the L118 familly and L2A1 rifles in the UKSF, albeit with a difference&nbsp;: the A4 mount has a 0 MOA cant. On the A4 the rail on the receiver is already canted.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"has-superb-addons-text-align-justify\">Some of you might be tempted to try something using Archwick\u2019s MK13 MOD7. Not saying it\u2019s impossible but you\u2019d need&nbsp;some heavy tinkering just to get the base rifle correct :<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>to change the barrel and muzzle brake for a flutted 338 sized one&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>then there\u2019s the full receiver and bolt to change into an AI shape&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and the most difficult, or expensive, trading the whole folding stock by a skeleton AX one, which folds to the right (contrary to the left folding legacy AW).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"177\" src=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16-1024x177.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16-1024x177.png 1024w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16-300x52.png 300w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16-768x133.png 768w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16-850x147.png 850w, https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/16.png 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Archwick MK13 is the only replica with a correctish chassis to turn into an A4.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A comprehensive guide to building your own airsoft L115, from the A1 to the A4.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":509,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,10],"tags":[51,83],"class_list":["post-15","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides","category-l115axguide","tag-clone","tag-cloning-guide"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=15"}],"version-history":[{"count":35,"href":"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":669,"href":"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15\/revisions\/669"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/509"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=15"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=15"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thekitchat.eu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=15"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}