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Link Posted: 8/10/2012 8:06:35 AM EST
[#1]


Months back, Steyr told me over the phone that an "integral optic" version could come later. That would indicated being built off the A2, since the SF A3 seems to be using A2 receivers. Steyr has also indicated that they have 10,000 of the A3 receivers. I wouldn't hold my breath for either the A2 or A3 SF receivers unless we are graced by the Austrians kindness...

FWIW, Manticore Arms has some mounts planned for the A3 that bolt directly to the receiver in place of the rail. You may want to IM Dawg180
The rail of the A3 receivers simply bolt on, Manticore showed a prototype of a mount that looks like the original A1 AUG, but it has 30mm rings for a nice 1-6 optik or whatever to sit in it... IM dawg180, he's the man in the know.
Link Posted: 8/10/2012 12:14:30 PM EST
[#2]
I just might pick one up and chop the hell out of it.  I hope the quality is as good as the old Austrian AUGs.
Link Posted: 8/10/2012 6:16:51 PM EST
[#3]
20k rd test finished tonight

Link Posted: 8/10/2012 6:19:31 PM EST
[#4]
I would buy one for $700-800 otherwise I will stick with AR15's
Link Posted: 8/10/2012 6:23:40 PM EST
[#5]
ummmmm

What was he hitting to release the bolt ?

Seemed far back on the stock - like the MSAR thing
Link Posted: 8/10/2012 6:28:22 PM EST
[#6]
Quoted:
ummmmm

What was he hitting to release the bolt ?

Seemed far back on the stock - like the MSAR thing


The A3 model has a bolt release.

Link Posted: 8/10/2012 6:29:12 PM EST
[#7]
DIDN'T HE GET BANED?
Link Posted: 8/10/2012 6:33:47 PM EST
[#8]
Ok hadn't seen that photo

Don't mind that as much as whatever MSAR did

Looks sorta like my A1 might have a bother/sister coming home to the safe
Link Posted: 8/10/2012 6:33:57 PM EST
[#9]
Quoted:
DIDN'T HE GET BANED?


Who?
If it is who I think you are alluding to... that was way before your and my time on this site...
Are you familiar?
Link Posted: 8/10/2012 6:42:22 PM EST
[#10]
In the bullpup subforum, Pete from PJS has a great thread You can read it HERE.
If you are not familiar with Pete or PJS, he is unequivocally the only expert of all things Steyr AUG in the United States. He's been dealing in AUG's before some members of this site were born...

Below is part of his post in GD for more people to see:

We had the pleasure to be invited to the Steyr Arms facility this week to observe their endurance testing for a couple of days on the new AUG A3 Vltor receivers.

By the way the receivers look great! Eric and his crew at Vltor do great work!

16,000 rounds are fired through the receiver by an Austrian Steyr AUG engineer, Alex Giesen & Steyr Arms Master Gunsmith Herbert G. Zero malfunctions occurred through the testing!  

We did sit and discuss future plans for the US Steyr AUG market, great things will be coming out of Steyr in the near future. We will work on getting new Steyr AUG products to market very soon!











Link Posted: 8/10/2012 6:48:18 PM EST
[#11]
I want an AUG A3 soooooooooooo bad!
Link Posted: 8/10/2012 10:21:12 PM EST
[#12]
They look nice, cleaner than the Sabre I played with.
Link Posted: 8/11/2012 5:04:24 AM EST
[#13]
Quoted:
They look nice, cleaner than the Sabre I played with.


They do look cleaner. It's nice to have the Vltor engraving "hidden" rather than right out there like the Sabre receivers.
Link Posted: 8/11/2012 5:28:59 AM EST
[#14]
I really, really, REALLY want an AUG barrel in 1:7 twist so I can shoot heavy ammo.
Link Posted: 8/11/2012 8:21:24 AM EST
[#15]
Quoted:
Quoted:
They look nice, cleaner than the Sabre I played with.


They do look cleaner. It's nice to have the Vltor engraving "hidden" rather than right out there like the Sabre receivers.


They also did a better, almost unnoticeable, job of cleaning up the chop job up front.  That really bugged me about the Sabre.

I have been accused of being overly detail orientated perfectionist.
Link Posted: 8/11/2012 9:25:52 PM EST
[#16]
Link Posted: 8/11/2012 9:42:06 PM EST
[#17]
Any trigger news?

Competition smallbore triggers have spoiled me to most bullpups.
Link Posted: 8/11/2012 9:59:11 PM EST
[#18]
I hope green is an option soon. An AUG is on my list of things to acquire.
Link Posted: 8/12/2012 8:03:07 AM EST
[#19]
Quoted:
I hope green is an option soon. An AUG is on my list of things to acquire.


The factory has the green stocks/vfg "in stock".
Link Posted: 8/12/2012 8:04:03 AM EST
[#20]
Link Posted: 8/16/2012 2:38:26 PM EST
[#21]


New 24" barrel, which I assume is FN made. There has never been a barrel like this before, ever. No details on it yet...
Standard 20" barrel and standard 16" barrel are also shown.
Link Posted: 8/16/2012 3:42:18 PM EST
[#22]
I can't stand the A3 model .
The classic Aug is where my love shall always be.
Link Posted: 8/16/2012 10:24:30 PM EST
[#23]
Quoted:
I can't stand the A3 model .
The classic Aug is where my love shall always be.


They took a sleek design and porked it out.  I will pick one up and see what a little chopping can do.  Glad to see the longer barrels.
Link Posted: 8/16/2012 11:15:22 PM EST
[#24]
I'd love to have an A3, but I don't want the multitude of rails on it, and would love having a scope assembly based on the original scope design that can be attached to the top rail.
 
Link Posted: 8/16/2012 11:35:27 PM EST
[#25]
I love my A3. Can't wait for the Steyr barrels to come out. I'll need to pick up a 20" and an HBAR if they ever make one of those. Original/A1 units are pricy to come by...wound up selling one of my Commando barrels for a tidy profit the other year. The one I have left is new in wrap...

I was able to pick up a military top rail from Pete not too long ago and swapped it in, replacing the "standard" rail the ones here were sold with. The Austrian scope that Pete also sells is muuuuuuuuch more comfortable to use with the taller/longer rail.

As far as improving the trigger pull goes, there's a few solutions out there. The one I have is sold by http://www.neu-trigger.com/ (link left cold on purpose). I'm not advertizing for them nor am I saying "you need to buy this one!!", I'm simply stating what works for me. There are other solutions out there as well that may not be as expensive. This one worked for me. YMMV, and do some checking before you buy regardless of the vendor.
Link Posted: 8/17/2012 7:04:39 AM EST
[#26]
I would be willing to wager that these will not be for sale in CA.  
Link Posted: 8/17/2012 7:13:09 AM EST
[#27]
Wake me when the factory .22 conversion is in stock and shipping.









AUGs are dang fun.
Link Posted: 8/26/2012 1:34:03 PM EST
[#28]
These are now available for sale. Price is < 2k from varying dealers.
Link Posted: 8/26/2012 1:34:50 PM EST
[#29]
Interesting piece of information:


Bit of 2012 AUG A3 History Here....

Since the new AUG A3s are now shipping I wanted to take a moment and thank Pete Athens owner of Pja Company for his involvement in helping bring the AUG A3 to market this year. Without him the AUG A3 would be months if not a year away from shipping again.

How did he do that you ask?

When Sabre Defense shut down they had thousands of Steyr AUG parts including finished receivers and over 5000 AUG receiver castings.

By Court Order all the Steyr items were to be Auctioned off by John H. Heldreth and Associates Liquidation Sells in Hendersonville, TN.

Pja Company was contacted by John H. Heldreth and Associates to come and evaluate the parts and make an offer if interested in acquiring them.

Pete Athens quickly contacted Steyr Arms and discussed the Steyr Parts liquidation offer with them.

Steyr Arms having been affiliated with Sabre Defense was not allowed to bid on the items.

Pete Athens was able to negotiate a bid offer which allowed Steyr Arms to acquire the parts.

With Pete's help Steyr was able to obtain over $500,000 worth of AUGs parts for less the $100,000.

What did Pete ask from Steyr in return, nothing. He just loves seeing the AUG available for sale in the US market.

Pete Athens is just not another Steyr AUG "dealer" He's probably the most dedicated person to the Steyr AUG rifle platform. This is just another good reason he is know as the go to Steyr AUG Guy!

Below is a copy the email Pete Athens forwarded Steyr Arms and a list of the parts that were auctioned of>

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Sent: 1/5/2012 2:54:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
Subj: Steyr


Mr. Athens,
I have been asked by the courts in Nashville to assist with the disposition of the assets of Sabre Defence. Please find the attached list for your consideration.


John H. Heldreth and Associates
www.liquidationsell.com
339-D Rockland Rd.
Hendersonville, TN 37075
615/824-5994 615/419-8579


10210 Steyr Bag Royal Case Quantity 1,264
1200050001 Mag, Body - 30 Rnd A3 Xcentric Quantity 360
1200050002 Platform, Mag Xcentric Quantity 2,335
1200050008 Bottom, Mag Xcentric Quantity 2,282
Assembled Magazine parts only / no labor Quantry 250
11701204-1 Barrel Material, 1-5/16 Quantity 84
1250011018 Barrel - finished not assembled Quantity 903
1200010445 Barrel - finished preassbld (includes cost of 1250011018) Quantity 342
1252010012 Flash Hider ANS Quantity 1,043
1252010012-1 Flash Hider WWT Quantity 500
120010072 Lid, Grip Barrel Steyr Quantity 244
1200020007 Sleeve, Guide Steyr Quantity 154
1200020015 Sleeve, Housing Barrel Steyr Quantity 10
1200010050 Piston Midsouth.03/ Indian Quantity .50
1200010050-1 Semi finished piston KSI Quantity 250
120010052 Spring, Piston Steyr Quantity 228
1200020087 Link SLIDE COCKING MidMet / Midplate Quantity 2,371
1200020087R Link SLIDE COCKING CASTING Milwaukee Quantity 2,000
1200020096 Finished Cocking Slide Body MidMet / Midplate Quantity 2,314
1200020096R Cocking Slide Body CASTING Milwaukee Quantity 2,309
1240020010 Grip, slide cocking Xcentric Quantity 1,549
1250020045 Finished Receiver Housing Greystone Quantity 1124
1250020045-1 Semi finished Receiver Housing Quantity 120
124002001R Raw Receiver Housing Anchor Harvey Quantity 5,124
1200020435 Button, 9011 sub-assy Steyr Quantity 248
1200020462 Sling, Front Sub Assy Steyr Quantity 1194
1200060029 Trigger - AUG A3 SA Xcentric Quantity 1,209
1250020032 (revision:-) SCHIENE AUG A3 SA, 3" Picatinney Rail Greystone Quantity 845
1250020032-1(revision:-) SCHIENE AUG A3 SA, Picatinney Rail WWT Quantity 847
1751060500 Butt Group, Black Steyr Quantity 71

Thought you guys should know!
Link Posted: 8/26/2012 6:09:40 PM EST
[#30]




Quoted:

FREE SteyrAUG!!!


If it is free it's for me!!!!!!!!!

Link Posted: 8/28/2012 2:00:24 PM EST
[#31]



Quoted:


Interesting piece of information:






Bit of 2012 AUG A3 History Here....



Since the new AUG A3s are now shipping I wanted to take a moment and thank Pete Athens owner of Pja Company for his involvement in helping bring the AUG A3 to market this year. Without him the AUG A3 would be months if not a year away from shipping again.



How did he do that you ask?



When Sabre Defense shut down they had thousands of Steyr AUG parts including finished receivers and over 5000 AUG receiver castings.



By Court Order all the Steyr items were to be Auctioned off by John H. Heldreth and Associates Liquidation Sells in Hendersonville, TN.



Pja Company was contacted by John H. Heldreth and Associates to come and evaluate the parts and make an offer if interested in acquiring them.



Pete Athens quickly contacted Steyr Arms and discussed the Steyr Parts liquidation offer with them.



Steyr Arms having been affiliated with Sabre Defense was not allowed to bid on the items.



Pete Athens was able to negotiate a bid offer which allowed Steyr Arms to acquire the parts.



With Pete's help Steyr was able to obtain over $500,000 worth of AUGs parts for less the $100,000.



What did Pete ask from Steyr in return, nothing. He just loves seeing the AUG available for sale in the US market.



Pete Athens is just not another Steyr AUG "dealer" He's probably the most dedicated person to the Steyr AUG rifle platform. This is just another good reason he is know as the go to Steyr AUG Guy!



Below is a copy the email Pete Athens forwarded Steyr Arms and a list of the parts that were auctioned of>



From: [email protected]

To: [email protected]

Sent: 1/5/2012 2:54:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time

Subj: Steyr





Mr. Athens,

I have been asked by the courts in Nashville to assist with the disposition of the assets of Sabre Defence. Please find the attached list for your consideration.





John H. Heldreth and Associates

www.liquidationsell.com

339-D Rockland Rd.

Hendersonville, TN 37075

615/824-5994 615/419-8579





10210 Steyr Bag Royal Case Quantity 1,264

1200050001 Mag, Body - 30 Rnd A3 Xcentric Quantity 360

1200050002 Platform, Mag Xcentric Quantity 2,335

1200050008 Bottom, Mag Xcentric Quantity 2,282

Assembled Magazine parts only / no labor Quantry 250

11701204-1 Barrel Material, 1-5/16 Quantity 84

1250011018 Barrel - finished not assembled Quantity 903

1200010445 Barrel - finished preassbld (includes cost of 1250011018) Quantity 342

1252010012 Flash Hider ANS Quantity 1,043

1252010012-1 Flash Hider WWT Quantity 500

120010072 Lid, Grip Barrel Steyr Quantity 244

1200020007 Sleeve, Guide Steyr Quantity 154

1200020015 Sleeve, Housing Barrel Steyr Quantity 10

1200010050 Piston Midsouth.03/ Indian Quantity .50

1200010050-1 Semi finished piston KSI Quantity 250

120010052 Spring, Piston Steyr Quantity 228

1200020087 Link SLIDE COCKING MidMet / Midplate Quantity 2,371

1200020087R Link SLIDE COCKING CASTING Milwaukee Quantity 2,000

1200020096 Finished Cocking Slide Body MidMet / Midplate Quantity 2,314

1200020096R Cocking Slide Body CASTING Milwaukee Quantity 2,309

1240020010 Grip, slide cocking Xcentric Quantity 1,549

1250020045 Finished Receiver Housing Greystone Quantity 1124

1250020045-1 Semi finished Receiver Housing Quantity 120

124002001R Raw Receiver Housing Anchor Harvey Quantity 5,124

1200020435 Button, 9011 sub-assy Steyr Quantity 248

1200020462 Sling, Front Sub Assy Steyr Quantity 1194

1200060029 Trigger - AUG A3 SA Xcentric Quantity 1,209

1250020032 (revision:-) SCHIENE AUG A3 SA, 3" Picatinney Rail Greystone Quantity 845

1250020032-1(revision:-) SCHIENE AUG A3 SA, Picatinney Rail WWT Quantity 847

1751060500 Butt Group, Black Steyr Quantity 71



Thought you guys should know!



Free PJsSteyrAug!!!



 
Link Posted: 8/30/2012 8:30:34 PM EST
[#32]
Steyr has approved production of the A3 CQC and they are three weeks out.
Normal A3's and NATO stock A3's are available for purchase already...





Link Posted: 8/30/2012 8:40:32 PM EST
[#33]


Damnit I'm gonna have to sell something for that bad boy
Link Posted: 8/30/2012 9:27:33 PM EST
[#34]
So, when do the "Look at what my local WalMart had" threads start?



"It's the gun from DIE HARD!"
Link Posted: 9/12/2012 5:56:56 AM EST
[#35]
Steyr Arms to Publicly Unveil New AUG/A3 and will Host Wes Doss’ Bullpup Tactics Seminar at 2012 Bullpup Shoot

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (September 14, 2011) — Steyr Arms has announced that it has signed on as a sponsor of the 2012 Bullpup Shoot, Sept. 29-30, at the Rockcastle Shooting Center in Park City, KY. Open to the public, this event marks the first showing of the newest version of the AUG/A3 SA rifle, and in cooperation with its strategic training partner, Khyber Interactive Associates, Steyr will have Wes Doss on hand for a very special bullpup tactics seminar during the afternoon of the 29th.

While Steyr Arms began shipping its new AUG/A3 SA USA—with its cold-hammer-forged barrel and tulip-style muzzle brake—to dealers late last month, unless you pre-ordered a rifle, it’s unlikely that you’ll see one on the dealer’s wall anytime soon. But you’ll have a chance to see, hold and even fire the AUG/A3 SA USA on the line at the 2012 Bullpup Shoot. Steyr Arms will have loaded magazines available for a small donation, and all proceeds will go directly to the Wounded Warrior Foundation. And, if you’re the one lucky shooter who wins the drawing at the conclusion of the Saturday events, you could take an AUG/A3 SA USA home.

Khyber Interactive Associates founder and world-renowned instructor Wes Doss will conduct a free bullpup-oriented tactics seminar on Saturday afternoon. This seminar is a combative-oriented review designed for personnel who are looking for enhanced knowledge and skills of the tactical carbine, specifically the bullpup platform and its application at ranges from contact distance out to no greater than 50 yards. The course focuses on techniques that have a broad array of applications for the bullpup system, including patrol operations, emergency response, close-quarters deployment and intermediate-range applications. The course is designed to provide a high degree of personal development topics concentrating on those areas that will enable the professional to become a more effective operator.

Schedule permitting, Doss has planned a series of live-fire exercises for pre-registered attendees after the open seminar concludes. These shooters must bring their own firearm, 100 rounds of ammunition, eye and hearing protection, and a ball cap or any other hat with a bill. Slots are limited, and to pre-register for one of these live-fire exercises, please visit the Bullpup Forums at http://bullpupforum.com/index.php?board=23.0 to sign up.

“We are extremely excited to attend the 2012 Bullpup Shoot and spend some time with the ever-growing bullpup community,” said Scott O’Brien, Steyr Arms CEO. “Wes has an amazing bullpup seminar planned, and we’re grateful for him generously providing his time and knowledge to the attendees.

“This is a unique event, and it is the perfect place to debut the latest version of the AUG/A3 SA USA,” O’Brien continued. “And did I mention that you could win one?”
For more information on the 2012 Bullpup Shoot, visit www.bullpupshoot.com. For more information on Khyber Interactive, or to view the full range of programs that the company offers, visit www.Khybertraining.com.

Established in 1864 in Steyr, Austria, Steyr Arms is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious firearms manufacturers. Steyr’s comprehensive lines of premium hunting rifles, precision sporting and tactical rifles, and striker-fired handguns are technically mature, and their subtle elegance also communicates the harmony between appearance and substance. Steyr’s legendary SBS actions and cold-hammer-forged barrels are distinctive and unparalleled. For more information, contact Steyr Arms at 7661 Commerce Lane, Trussville, AL 35173; call (205) 655-8299; or visit www.steyrarms.com.
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Link Posted: 9/13/2012 5:34:56 PM EST
[#36]
QD stock pins are being made by vltor...

Link Posted: 9/13/2012 5:42:57 PM EST
[#37]
Quoted:
QD stock pins are being made by vltor...

http://www.pjs-steyraug.com/aslingpin1.jpg


Excellent.  I like to shed my sling.
Link Posted: 10/31/2012 6:00:54 PM EST
[#38]
Ratworx just released pictures of their AUG suppressor that kills all the noise that comes from the gas regulator/piston... very ingenious design.

Thread on it here











Link Posted: 11/4/2012 12:54:19 PM EST
[#39]
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