Thinking of an AUG…

[jettjon]

I shot one a very long time ago (1990's) and couldn't hit anything with it. This as a qualified USMC expert with M16A2. Before I spent AUG $$$ I'd definitely give one a test drive.

 

[Tezzy]

Jumped on the Bereli deal—AUG A3M1 standard black +3 mags (4 mags total) $1499

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Jumped on the Bereli deal—AUG A3M1 standard black +3 mags (4 mags total) $1499

Report back on it.

 

[Tezzy]

I’d like to use a Burris 4x20 short mag scope (picked up from member here) on the AUG until I decide on a dedicated optic. What mount/rings should I look into? Ability to mount an RMR on top might be pretty handy too.

 

[Tezzy]

I’d like to use a Burris 4x20 short mag scope (picked up from member here) on the AUG until I decide on a dedicated optic. What mount/rings should I look into? Ability to mount an RMR on top might be pretty handy too.

Went Aero Ultalight. Highly recommend. Great quality and extremely light weight.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

How's it doing? Report!

 

[Tezzy]

How's it doing? Report!

No performance report yet. The machining is excellent. The layout and ergos are very intuitive. The forethought in design and materials is incredible.

The trigger is very heavy—maybe 10-12lbs, but only has ~1/16” take up before a somewhat crisp break, with hardly no overtravel. Reset is ~3/16”. Maybe this one is an outlier? I’m used to AK military triggers and this is perfectly serviceable.

So far, so good. Looking forward to some range time and testing. Need to get a smorgasbord of ammo for accuracy and reliability trials.

I am truly in awe this design was released in 1977.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

No performance report yet. The machining is excellent. The layout and ergos are very intuitive. The forethought in design and materials is incredible.

The trigger is very heavy—maybe 10-12lbs, but only has ~1/16” take up before a somewhat crisp break, with hardly no overtravel. Reset is ~3/16”. Maybe this one is an outlier? I’m used to AK military triggers and this is perfectly serviceable.

So far, so good. Looking forward to some range time and testing. Need to get a smorgasbord of ammo for accuracy and reliability trials.

I am truly in awe this design was released in 1977.

Tks. What's the twist on the barrel?? 1:7?

 

[Tezzy]

Tks. What's the twist on the barrel?? 1:7?

There are no markings on the barrel or elsewhere. All my research indicates modern A3M1s have a 1:9 twist

 

[RackinRay]

6' 2" and length of pull was great for me. My oldest has it now, and at 5' 9" he has no issues with it either. I opted for the Donut of Death 3x scope handle NATO model in green. I went up and purchased mine during an open house at the US HQ in Bessemer AL. They threw in some 30 round MAGPUL mags, and bore sighted the scope for me as part of Open house deals.

Not sure if they are still doing Open House, but you could call and see.

Home

www.steyr-arms.com

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I would have liked one of these, but am left handed and the conversion kit is +300 IF you can get one. Went with the RDB, no regrets.

 

[Tezzy]

I would have liked one of these, but am left handed and the conversion kit is +300 IF you can get one. Went with the RDB, no regrets.

If the lines, heritage, and pedigree of the AUG weren’t as such, I would be looking hard at the VHS-2 (refuse to call it the H*llion). It is truly ambi.

 

[RHINOWSO]

I've come sooooooo close to buying an AUG many, many, many times. I'm sure I'd love one for the cool factor & because they are such finely made firearms, way ahead of their times. In the end I always don't due to practicality and not wanting another $2-3K project (weapon, optic, accessories, mags, etc) since I am an AR guy and have plenty of those to get by.

 

[Tezzy]

I've come sooooooo close to buying an AUG many, many, many times. I'm sure I'd love one for the cool factor & because they are such finely made firearms, way ahead of their times. In the end I always don't due to practicality and not wanting another $2-3K project (weapon, optic, accessories, mags, etc) since I am an AR guy and have plenty of those to get by.

The ATF’s brace ruling was the deciding factor (read: excuse) for me. Always wanted one.

 

[Fear21]

If the lines, heritage, and pedigree of the AUG weren’t as such, I would be looking hard at the VHS-2 (refuse to call it the H*llion). It is truly ambi.

The VHS is an absolute laser and a joy to shoot. Would highly recommend.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

The VHS is an absolute laser and a joy to shoot. Would highly recommend.

Is that what they are using in the Ukraine?? (SF)

 

[Fear21]

Is that what they are using in the Ukraine?? (SF)

I've seen a few pictures of them using them, yeah - some F2000s out there as well. A buncha stuff really.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I've seen a few pictures of them using them, yeah - some F2000s out there as well. A buncha stuff really.

Yeah, there's a video series on the weird guns of the Ukraine. Ww1,ww2, everything, etc weapons are showing up. Saw a quad maxim setup.

 

[fl57caveman]

first time i saw an AUG, they were $800, same show had a .50cal barrett for $3300.

should have bought them both...

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Ment to ask, what's with the mag?? Dosent use gi mags?
For fun I stuck the double drum mag on the RDB. It doesn't like it at all.