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Posted: 3/10/2014 5:02:04 PM EDT
Which Scope Option Would You Guys Like To See On The New Steyr AUG M1?
A2 -- Old Style M1 -- New Style Steyr Has Made Both Models For The AUG M1 Which Model Would You Want And Think Steyr Should Run With? 
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Posted: 3/10/2014 5:32:54 PM EDT
[#1]
Hmmm, that's a toughie! Since I have an A2, I guess I'd lean towards the M1 style optic, but if I didn't already have an A2 I'd be clamoring for the A2-style.
Either way, a 4X option would be a big win IMO! Say, how about a classic style 1.5X and a new style 4X? 
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Posted: 3/10/2014 5:36:37 PM EDT
[#2]
I personally want the A2 style scope with the back up sights on it. Steyr should allow customers to choose which they want, or make the A2 available as an optional accessory, or limited production run. It would be cool to have the A2 style scope in 1.5X and have the SF style scope in 3X or 4X and switch between them! Beat me to it^^^^^
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Posted: 3/10/2014 5:39:18 PM EDT
[#3]
Oh no! I always loved the look of the older AUGs... But I would have to go with whatever model has the higher magnification first - 3x or 4x.
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Posted: 3/10/2014 5:44:42 PM EDT
[#4]
I would go with the A2.
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Posted: 3/10/2014 6:04:49 PM EDT
[#5]
M1. But I have a USR turned A2. Is it an option to have both?
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Posted: 3/10/2014 6:16:26 PM EDT
[#6]
I think they should go with both.
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Posted: 3/10/2014 6:23:52 PM EDT
[#7]
You all need to remember that magnification is based on the scope tube, not the housing.
A scope tube can be swapped out pretty easily, though you will have to re-zero. As for which housing, BOTH. |
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Posted: 3/10/2014 6:54:10 PM EDT
[#8]
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You all need to remember that magnification is based on the scope tube, not the housing. Agreed, but from a marketing perspective offering the "classic" look with the classic magnification, and the "new" look with the "new" magnification makes a lot of sense. I too would like the mix-n-match option, but Steyr needs to sell a bunch first and then fill in what we oddballs want 
ETA: In my perfect world, that's a completely A2-compatible housing so I can put a 4X classic housing on my A2
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Posted: 3/10/2014 7:12:40 PM EDT
[#9]
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You all need to remember that magnification is based on the scope tube, not the housing. A scope tube can be swapped out pretty easily, though you will have to re-zero. As for which housing, BOTH. The scope tubes can be swapped out pretty easily? Seriously? |
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Posted: 3/10/2014 7:22:42 PM EDT
[#10]
Not having a desire to mount a damn thing to my gun, let alone my optic, the A2 with the notch and post backups are what I would want.
It looks lighter too. I really want to see the higher magnification in person before writing it off. It looks sexy, but there are a lot of really nice options in the 3-4x range it's competing with. |
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Posted: 3/10/2014 9:04:03 PM EDT
[#11]
Gotta say thats kind of a tough choice.
But would go with the new style M1 scope housing. |
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Posted: 3/11/2014 7:05:16 AM EDT
[#12]
In a perfect world: an A2 scope at 3x to 4x with just enough rail on top to mount a Dr or jpoint mini red dot.
if that's not possible, why not both? a 1.5x A2 and a 3x to 4x railed scope. I'll be in the bullpup market soon, and if these are available it'll make my decision to to Aug over Tavor pretty easy. |
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Posted: 3/11/2014 9:13:27 AM EDT
[#13]
I'd really be voting for the M1 style if they could hunt up some BUIS for it.
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Posted: 3/11/2014 1:50:09 PM EDT
[#14]
I honestly would prefer an A2 scope housing. Since I love the traditional look of the AUG.
...BUT... if I could only have the M1 style I wouldn't cry about it either.
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Posted: 3/11/2014 1:52:00 PM EDT
[#15]
Think about this, there are already A3 owners who have missed out on the new optics. Do you want to piss off more AUG owners who are dreaming of owning an SF or A1 style AUG ?
You better offer BOTH. I would love to be able own both and go either way when I feel like it. |
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Posted: 3/11/2014 3:56:23 PM EDT
[#16]
Is the reticle in the new scope still the donut of death?
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Posted: 3/11/2014 3:59:18 PM EDT
[#17]
Tough choice.
Having an A3, I'm not likely to buy an M1, and if I did, I'd likely buy one with just the shortest rail available to add my own optic...but I'd probably choose the 'classic' optic vs the new and chunky one. |
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Posted: 3/11/2014 4:49:25 PM EDT
[#18]
M1 new style because it resembles the SF version of the AUG.
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Posted: 3/11/2014 4:56:38 PM EDT
[#19]
A2.
But I wouldn't complain about having the M1. |
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Posted: 3/11/2014 5:38:59 PM EDT
[#20]
M1 but if both available I would get both
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Posted: 3/11/2014 6:50:34 PM EDT
[#21]
M1 the cut through the top rail can be used as a "trench" style site which would be more useful than the old buis. I just want to see what the reticle on the 3x looks like.
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Posted: 3/12/2014 12:52:25 PM EDT
[#22]
I have the answer! Two models, the M1 w/SF style optic, and the M1 Retro w/ A2 optic and reciever side rail deleted. You can all thank me now
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Posted: 3/12/2014 1:10:40 PM EDT
[#23]
I will vote M1 style.. looks amazing..
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Posted: 3/12/2014 2:10:28 PM EDT
[#24]
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I have the answer! Two models, the M1 w/SF style optic, and the M1 Retro w/ A2 optic and reciever side rail deleted. You can all thank me now Yes! TAKE MY MONEY NOW!!! The A2 optic is going to look strange with the side rail on the receiver. |
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Posted: 3/12/2014 2:11:37 PM EDT
[#25]
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The scope tubes can be swapped out pretty easily? Seriously? Correct. |
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Posted: 3/12/2014 2:27:02 PM EDT
[#26]
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Correct. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The scope tubes can be swapped out pretty easily? Seriously? Correct. Interesting. So will the tubes themselves be nitrogen purged? |
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Posted: 3/12/2014 4:19:11 PM EDT
[#27]
I would choose the magnified one, and just use a small RDS up top.
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Posted: 3/14/2014 7:31:20 AM EDT
[#28]
Go with the M1; it fits the overall look of the weapon and keeps the classic A1 were it belongs.
Just remember how all those modern "retro" style cars look.... |
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Posted: 3/14/2014 8:56:56 AM EDT
[#29]
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Interesting. So will the tubes themselves be nitrogen purged? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The scope tubes can be swapped out pretty easily? Seriously? Correct. Interesting. So will the tubes themselves be nitrogen purged? I believe A1/A2 optic tubes are nitrogen purged already. They too are replaceable, though not all that easily. A SME on another forum, whose company developed clip-on thermal imaging for the A3SF indicated that the A3SF optic is more easily swapped than that of the A1/A2. |
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Posted: 3/18/2014 7:57:14 AM EDT
[#30]
Any news on this Pete??????
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Posted: 3/25/2014 4:33:35 PM EDT
[#31]
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I believe A1/A2 optic tubes are nitrogen purged already. They too are replaceable, though not all that easily. A SME on another forum, whose company developed clip-on thermal imaging for the A3SF indicated that the A3SF optic is more easily swapped than that of the A1/A2. The way that the scope sits in the housing on the A3 optic and the SF housing is different than the A1/A2 (it is rotated), seemingly making it easier to remove. |
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Posted: 3/26/2014 11:02:06 AM EDT
[#32]
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Any news on this Pete?????? |
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Posted: 3/26/2014 11:46:21 AM EDT
[#33]
Original M1. I haven't bought an AUG yet because I'm not paying for a preban and nobody has offered one with the original optic yet.
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Posted: 3/26/2014 4:25:28 PM EDT
[#34]
I'm thinking one of each variant.
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Posted: 4/10/2014 6:17:30 PM EDT
[#35]
All the new pics I see of the Aug M1 have the new style optic, does this mean the A2 old style optic type is not going to be in production line?
Just sold my Gen IV MSAR STG-556 with factory optic to get $$$$ prepared for the new Aug M1- Is there a pre-order list? I would prefer the A2 optic though.... |
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Posted: 4/11/2014 11:40:52 AM EDT
[#36]
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All the new pics I see of the Aug M1 have the new style optic, does this mean the A2 old style optic type is not going to be in production line? Just sold my Gen IV MSAR STG-556 with factory optic to get $$$$ prepared for the new Aug M1- Is there a pre-order list? I would prefer the A2 optic though.... this |
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Posted: 4/11/2014 9:38:35 PM EDT
[#37]
I'd choose the A2 for nostalgia.
Would rather have the AUG A3 or A3 CQC for better optics. Mount an ACOG or an ELCAN Spectre up top. (Which I do have, Trijicon TA31 RCOM4) What's up with the M1 optic, though? What's the reticule and power of it? |
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Posted: 4/29/2014 2:20:56 PM EDT
[#38]
A2, Hopefully with (simple glow in the dark firefly type) illumination, BDC and 3X
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Posted: 4/29/2014 3:02:27 PM EDT
[#39]
Dear Jesus, Please convince Steyr to produce an A2 style scope for the M1 SF...and maybe fo rthe A3.
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Posted: 4/30/2014 1:31:54 AM EDT
[#40]
I like the new style scope for the sake of
the extra rails on it, but also want a BUIS built into it like the A1. I wonder if this will be possible. |
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Posted: 4/30/2014 2:04:12 AM EDT
[#41]
A2 all the way.
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Posted: 4/30/2014 6:05:44 AM EDT
[#42]
Of the two, I like the A2, because I hate the stupid f'ing rails all over the M1 optic.
Although I kind of like the blocky machining of the M1, and would REALLY like the 4x magnification. If they offered the M1 with those stupid rails milled off, I'd be all over it like a fat girl on a twinkie. But as it is, the A2 wins. Who really needs to put a scope on their scope? |
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Posted: 4/30/2014 7:05:39 AM EDT
[#43]
Seems like a bit of forethought would have worked here.
M1 style 'blocky,' with built-in BUIS, and a few removable rails. |
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Posted: 4/30/2014 7:49:45 AM EDT
[#44]
A2........Less clutter in outside field of view. It may not be trendy but it's just smarter.
Smooth, clean, simplistic..........like an AUG should be. |
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Posted: 4/30/2014 7:39:35 PM EDT
[#45]
will this fit on a A2?
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Posted: 5/1/2014 7:06:13 AM EDT
[#46]
Both. Start with A2
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Posted: 5/2/2014 6:06:40 PM EDT
[#47]
Any News? A2 please!!!
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Posted: 5/2/2014 6:27:50 PM EDT
[#48]
I'm fine with either. If I had to pick one, I'd pick M1. It would be awesome if it had 4x magnification
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Posted: 5/2/2014 7:49:12 PM EDT
[#49]
M1 version
Modern looking scope on an updated rifle. |
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Posted: 5/3/2014 8:52:46 AM EDT
[#50]
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Any News? A2 please!!! I want my AUG! 
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