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Posted: 10/28/2015 11:55:00 PM EDT
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So after lusting for an AUG ever since I was a kid, and watched Die Hard, I finally got a Steyr AUG.
My particular model is the AUG/A3 M1 with 3x optic. A few questions - 1. What are the do's and donts of the AUG? I'm coming from strictly an AR background. 2. Besides ammo, what do I need for the AUG? I like the trigger as is, so I'm not looking to modify it or tac it out. Maybe a light and that's it, if even that. 3. Mags - it came with a factory 30 round and I bought two factory 42 round mags. Any issues with mags and leaving them loaded? Of course, pics - 
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1) Practice is necessary to get things like mag changes/reloads down. It's possible to get pretty fast reloads done with an AUG given some time. Learn how to reload w/o having to look at your hands.
2) Don't try to turn it into a an AR. A regular AUG is pretty much good to go. Steyr got the design right the first time (with slight modifications since 1976). 3) Only issue with mags is getting enough. 44mag has them for cheap: http://www.44mag.com/product/steyr-aug-30-round-magazine-black/steyr 4) Enjoy! AJ |
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So after lusting for an AUG ever since I was a kid, and watched Die Hard, I finally got a Steyr AUG. My particular model is the AUG/A3 M1 with 3x optic. A few questions - 1. What are the do's and donts of the AUG? I'm coming from strictly an AR background. Read this: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_43/435616_.html If you study it, then from that there should be some obvious suggestions on things to do. (such as put a witness mark on your scope dial settings, as POI can move a good bit from one ammo to another). 2. Besides ammo, what do I need for the AUG? I like the trigger as is, so I'm not looking to modify it or tac it out. Maybe a light and that's it, if even that. get a NeuTrigger immediately (it's ridiculously cheap, at like $30, so just leave it in the package if you don't see the benefit - it's a cottage industry product, and one "fuck it" away from not being available at any price). Upgrade from there at your liesure (I have a 2020 sear now). Get a sling I ordered a spare parts kit, but AUG parts are tough, so not that urgent just yet Rifle case small enough to take advantage of small bullpup size. 3. Mags - it came with a factory 30 round and I bought two factory 42 round mags. Any issues with mags and leaving them loaded? At a carbine shoot, I went through over 200 rounds in 1 day. Having enough magazines pre-loaded to do that is beneficial. I would suggest targeting a total of 10 magazines, with maybe 6 30's and 4 42's. That will likely last the rest of your life, and the life of the rifle. For starters, a minimum load out of 1 in the gun and 3 more loaded is your absolute minimum. Right now they are still burning off the AUG magazines that were over-ordered back when Obama got elected. When that massive shipment eventually runs dry, Austrian AUG mags will be at least $50/crack - or so I'm told. No data on leaving them loaded. If you purchase 10, I'd set 3 aside still in the wrappers. |
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Another vote for the Neu trigger
Really lightens and smooths the trigger pull Leave your mags loaded. Weaponsman.com did a huge discussion on this and all the experts in spring metallurgy and design agreed that it was number of loading and unloading cycles that caused spring failure. Leaving a magazine spring loaded ( which is well within its design parameters) will do nothing to harm a spring. All my other guns sit in the safe and all I shoot any more is my Steyr Aug. |
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Also, most people eventually put a piece of self-adhesive Velcro (the soft part) behind the ejection port. While this protects the stock from the casings which will scuff up that area. And then you can attach a homemade shell deflector there, affixed via the other piece of the Velcro. Pretty much anything will work as a shell deflector - just something that sticks out about 1" or so directly behind the ejection port. This is in case you suspect you'll ever need to shoot left-handed. Most of the time, you'll leave the shell deflector off.
Oh, and they don't make scope cover's for the AUG's A3M1's. I lost my little scope shipping caps, and so have no protection for scope. So hang on to those scope cap covers. |
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You're going to need a sling. Every rifle should have a sling available even if you don't use it at the range. Be aware that a sling can get in the way of the charging handle for manipulation. I am still running one. Inforce wml works pretty well for me on the side. Enjoy- it is a fun gun |
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I've had my AUG for about 18 years now. I've put about 7,000 rounds through it with NO problems. And trust me, I've put some crap ammo thought it; the ammonia gasses would choke a rat. But I've never had any issue at all with it. Very easy to clean and its basically fool proof.
Mags: they are basically indestructible. I've keep two almost fully loaded for 18 years and the spring is as strong as day one. Parts: I bought some gas piston rings (cheap) and replaced them as a precaution at 5-6,000 rounds. They swap out like AR15 rings. I also replaced the extractor spring as well but like I said, only as precaution. I like to keep the AUG nearby, I live alone so I like to have it handy. Right now I keep it in my t-shirt drawer as its close to my bed . Please buy a sling. I went to PJ's Steyr AUG and bought a couple little things; scope covers and the aforementioned spare parts kit; which is basically in the wrapper. Have fun and shoot the hell out of your AUG and be prepared to have a line of folks at the range ask you to try it out. 
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First Off..... Welcome to the group!!!
Pick out a nice sling and check out some nice soft cases. Mags - can't have enough of them. I recently bought 6 42rd mags from 44mag.com for $16 each. There are a couple of really good AUG videos on YouTube with various reload techniques. I |
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Also, most people eventually put a piece of self-adhesive Velcro (the soft part) behind the ejection port. While this protects the stock from the casings which will scuff up that area. And then you can attach a homemade shell deflector there, affixed via the other piece of the Velcro. Pretty much anything will work as a shell deflector - just something that sticks out about 1" or so directly behind the ejection port. This is in case you suspect you'll ever need to shoot left-handed. Most of the time, you'll leave the shell deflector off. Oh, and they don't make scope cover's for the AUG's A3M1's. I lost my little scope shipping caps, and so have no protection for scope. So hang on to those scope cap covers. There is a guy on Ebay who sells the stock protectors Stock Protector Discussion |
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Be aware that a sling can get in the way of the charging handle for manipulation. I am still running one. Inforce wml works pretty well for me on the side. Enjoy- it is a fun gun Quoted:
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You're going to need a sling. Every rifle should have a sling available even if you don't use it at the range. Be aware that a sling can get in the way of the charging handle for manipulation. I am still running one. Inforce wml works pretty well for me on the side. Enjoy- it is a fun gun Run the sling under the gun. Between the grip and vfg, it won't be in the way of the CH. |
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Do: Grasp the magazine and firmly seat it until it locks.
Don't: Smack the bottom of the magazine to ensure it is seated. Do: Palm up on the charging handle. Don't: Palm down on the charging handle. Do: Release the charging handle and let 'er fly home. Don't: Ride the charging handle. Don't: Especially if you're a lefty, allow any fingers or body parts to cover the gas port on the gas block. (It's a self-correcting problem, actually. You'll only do it once.) |
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Run the sling under the gun. Between the grip and vfg, it won't be in the way of the CH. Quoted:
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You're going to need a sling. Every rifle should have a sling available even if you don't use it at the range. Be aware that a sling can get in the way of the charging handle for manipulation. I am still running one. Inforce wml works pretty well for me on the side. Enjoy- it is a fun gun Run the sling under the gun. Between the grip and vfg, it won't be in the way of the CH. Got a pic? I'm a visual kind of guy. Thanks. |
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