Frequently AUG'd Questions: A Guide To The Modern Steyr Bullpup
Wanting an excuse to take my Steyr AUG A3 to the range again, it seemed like a fun idea to talk about frequently asked questions we hear regarding this bullpup.
FAQs include: Will the AUG cycle steel case ammo? What's the difference between A3 & A3-M1? How bad is the trigger pull really? Should I go with original Austrian pattern mags or get the 'NATO' version that takes AR15 mags? And a few more besides.
I conclude the video by explaining why when i already owned a preban AUG A1 that i decided to also pickup a modern AUG A3 back in 2013 too.
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I love the steyr AUG, one of my first 5.56 rifles.
The Steyr AUG is my favorite rifle. Always gets an audience at the range.
@vonleiningen
11 ай бұрын
And I love politely telling that same audience every time "FUCK OFF."
The Ratworx aluminum sear makes a ton of difference in trigger feel. It's still heavy, but it's no longer as sloppy. It's only $99 and hasn't caused me a single issue.
@onpsxmember
9 ай бұрын
Will it resist a hit on the buttpad? Is it drop safe?
@twincam103
9 ай бұрын
@@onpsxmemberit's drop safe. Just don't pair it with another trigger mod.
But still for some reason the aug speaks to me and I need one so bad
Ordered mine last week and it’s almost here. Can’t wait to pick it up!
Regarding the trigger, it's not good by any means, but it's a whole lot better than the internet horror stories would have you believe. I'd compare it to a rather heavy Mil-Spec AR trigger, like a BCM LPK trigger. The weight is heavy, but it's not super gritty or anything.
I'm so close to being able to buy one after waiting these past 2-3 years, I can't wait to finally get it. I remember call of duty black ops and battlefield 3 won me over when I was still a kid when I used this rifle in those games. Been in love with it ever since.
@vonleiningen
11 ай бұрын
Oh man. I forgot this was even in BF3. Replay!
@killerratchet1973
11 ай бұрын
@@vonleiningen Yeah it was a DLC weapon though
I could not agree more on using the mags a gun is designed for. The Nato AUGs look ok but I'd still get a normal style if I bought one. I have regularly bitched about the ugliness of AK's that have STANAG adapters. One of the neat things about AK's is the rock 'n lock mags. I posted a request on the Patreon page a couple of weeks ago about your favorite 5.56 AK's and/or covering military/police used 5.56 AKM / 74 style rifles excluding the not quite AK's such as Valmets and Galils. But it's only been 2 weeks, I have faith you will get to it in due time.
@misha5670
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, the $5 videos take a couple months....at least. That's usually about how much of a backlog we have here.
not gonna lie, I was on the fence about trading my x95 for an aug this weekend. And your comment about these being released in small batches really sold me. I can find x95s around me and if I want I can buy another. But I've never seen a new aug for sale around me. LGS even took down the AUG listings on their websites. Made me realize online or used was my only option and I'm not paying overpriced gun broker prices.
@tmaddrummer
3 жыл бұрын
I just saw one with the 1.5 integrated scope advertised for $2195.
Just wanted to say thank you to you Misha and Jay for the content you guy's provide love your Video's.
Just watched 9 Hole Review on this. They were quite impressed considering it's age.👍
I also got mine in 2013; although, I paid $2300 for it because of the panic at the time. Mine had a bad bolt and bad picatinny rail, so it had to go back to the factory: it had failures to eject that caused the bolt to go forward with the empty brass stuck in the extractor, also causing the brass throat to chip the stock. The gunsmith only measured the rail instead of trying to put an accessory on it, so I had to pay separate shipping to send the rail back for a new one when I verified it was indeed still out of spec. Ammo was very hard to come by at the time, so testing it for reliability was a pain. So mine had a bumpy start. BUT after the factory gave me a new bolt, stock, and rail, I have not had any issues with it. When the 9mm conversion kits came in, I was being stingy and didn't buy one, thinking they'd always be there, which I kick myself for now. I still need to find a good optic for it. I currently have a surplus Elcan M145 on it, which looks cool, but is heavy as hell and does not illuminate as it should.
Aug instant modern classic on its own. Hope you're holding up good Mishap we love you!
You talking about H&K hating us American gun owners made me think of the FAMAS. Man I would sell a testicle to get to own an A1 FAMAS, just so cool. We always want what we can't have. Hopefully with the French supposedly switching to the H&K 416, maybe just maybe we can get some FAMAS parts kits over here. That would be so awesome.
@killerratchet1973
4 жыл бұрын
I'd prefer to get the G2 FAMAS somehow to be honest. The F1 model of the FAMAS is very dated with 25 round proprietary mags, 1/12 rifling, rumors of it preferring steel as opposed to brass cased etc. It would've been nice if the rifle was still around and being made and seeing how much more it would've evolved as well, but sadly the manufacturer went out of business 20 years ago.
Took my Aug nato out on its 1st range trip. Very impressed. Ran wolf 55gr steel on both gas settings. Recoil is a mild push.
The full Geissele trigger pack and lighting bow on the Tavor is the best trigger of all bullpup’s and is even better than most non bullpup’s
The best reason to get the RDB over other commercially available bullpups (other than the price, which frankly is fantastic if you can find one for sale, and the rifle's neat downward case ejection system) is the trigger. It's a really really decent trigger by any metric, not just "for a bullpup."
@rottbot3361
4 жыл бұрын
Really really decent? How man steps below >good Really really decent
Question , I just bought the a3 m1 and am planning to run a suppressor …… 1:can the built in flash hider on this be just unscrewed and replaced with a 1:28 adapter from the 13:1 metric in order to run a suppressor or would a gunsmith be required for that 2:would the metal sear upgrade be a diy situation or would a gunsmith be required I figured since you had yours you might have already researched these questions or you might just know Thanks for your time
You really need the corvus defensio kit!
Great video Misha thanks. I'm not really a bullpup guy but I enjoy watching a master at work.
Makes sense to buy the non-NATO version! Thanks Misha..always great vids
I don't know about all that modular stuff. I'm sure it's practical for people who need/want it, but only the classic A1 looks like "a true AUG" to me. What can I say, esthetics play a big part in whether I like a gun or not. Tried an A3 a few weeks ago, and when you're used to the orginal charging handle, that folding "more ergonomic"... thing just feels weird and flimsy. But that's just my opinion.
@misha5670
4 жыл бұрын
The AUG was designed from the beginning to be modular. To the Austrians, the scope being part of the receiver casting wasn't an issue since they could easily replace or swap it out for a new/different one later. It is an issue for us though since in the USA that is the serialized part, the 'firearm' part of the gun. So we're stuck with that one part pretty much forever. This is when i think being able to replace or remove the optic becomes a nice option to have. Personally? I like the AUG A2 the most, but originals of those are rather rare in the US today.
@ShootAUT
4 жыл бұрын
@@misha5670 While still not cheap, parts are everywhere here in Austria. Yet the A1 is also something like a collectible and can be hard to find. I've seen prices up to around 5k (new ones are around 3k). Then again, nobody really wants an A1, 'cause it's the standard military issue that _everybody_ had during army training. Guess a bit too standard for most people, and therefore boring. XD
I hope these will still be available when I move out of California. There are some good options such as the shell deflector. A company tried to make a better trigger system, but for some reason it was never approved for sale, maybe it failed the drop test, or lawyers stopped the sale. I don't know. I like the newer version with the rail.
@gmcenroe
3 жыл бұрын
@LargeFarva moving out of California, I';m already here
I think the 350 mm (13.78") barrel commando AUGs are just so neat looking. I'd love to have one.
I want to get this for the regular USA 30 rounder, but you may have convinced me otherwise, can you show how the bolt feature works?
@FrogToadBug
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know if you got one yet, but definitely get the standard AUG over the NATO one. It's just better.
So in all, if I bought an new production Steyr AUG A3 M1 in 2021, how many parts of it come from Austria and how many parts of it are made in USA?
@forestalfrank1074
3 жыл бұрын
I think only the barrel, flash hider and the receiver are made in the US. The rest is still made in Austria.
Really making me want to get one.
Been shooting for 20 plus years now, and i still get a rush XD , love it , and im of the same opinion ive never rlly messed with changing out triggers or trigger components besides polishing down the tapco g2s maybe but , i meam there are some terrible triggers out there just.nothing i have thats bothered me enough to mess with it. Really like the AUG, Never owned one but im damn sure considering it hard now, love the content you da man Misha!
Just picked up a NATO A3 M1....runs suppressed well SandmanS. Just own way too many Pmags and USGI. Running 1-4 Tango 4. All my brass goes 2 o'clock suppressed.
Loving the long vids Misha!
The price discrepancy hasn't been true recently. Standard AUG has been impossible to find and NATO version is available everywhere. My thoughts are: you can always buy a NATO stock and convert it, but standard AUG stocks and trigger packs are much harder to find.
@hatchetwound666
Жыл бұрын
I bought a standard I want the bolt release plus I got this gun specifically to be not an AR plus I feel like they will be more valuable if we stop getting Austrian made ones.
Mine has had no issues with steel-cased ammo, including no issues with LRBHO. Mine does us STANAG mags however, so maybe that's a factor. Mine also runs just fine with steel-cased ammo on the standard gas setting.
@mishaco I love my A3 M1 NATO, but I have a question: is it normal for the top rail to heat up semi-quickly? A few times I’ve shot it and I felt the heat traveling up the top rail and touching the base of my Eotech. It concerned me a bit but it doesn’t seem to have caused any issues so far. Any thoughts?
@misha5670
4 жыл бұрын
Considering the barrel is immediately below the rail & if you are rapid firing? Doesn't surprise me. Is it causing any issues? If not, why worry over it? If so, give Steyr's CS a call.
You got a sub just from the video title alone.
Love my usr. Rat worx has trigger upgrade bug stock is not bad. Compared to my gi triggers in ar15s and ar10s. I’m on the lookout for a 16” barrel next for it. Thanks!
Just got a nato AUG . Actually on PSA , the nato version is cheaper than the OG nato 😂😭
I want a bullpup and I’m torn between the aug and an x95….. I live the nostalgia of the aug but believe the x95 has more modern features. I need something to help me choose which one lol
What color stock to get? Mud, black, green, white? I've also seen the newer ones with the short bird cage flash hider rather than the tulip one. Is either preferred??
I love mine, and a trigger tamer is a good option to improve the trigger.
This & the sam7 sf are my grail guns I can't believe I have them both.
I think the difference between the fn and the original barrel is that the rifling, because Steyr is rifling while hammerforging.
Who makes aftermarket triggers for the AUG?
@brendanb1541
3 жыл бұрын
Look up Trigger Sear from 20/20 precision.
@FuzedBox
3 жыл бұрын
No one. Corvus Defensio has been developing on for a while but is still tweaking it and needing Austrian approval (I think the current issue is that it isn't drop-safe). The Neu-Trigger (sear sleave) and 2020/Ratworks sear are both great improvements, although I honestly don't mind it stock, either.
I love my AUG please do more videos thank
Nice video. Seriously thinking of buying one. Just sad that I missed the boat on models with chrome lined barrels. That said, have you compared the nitride barrels with chrome? Any thoughts as to barrel life and accuracy between the two?
@Mishaco Sir , do you have any knowledge if the Bulgarian Circle 10 40 round magazines will ever be imported again or are they discontinued ? Thank you. AWESOME VIDEOS.
Huge AUG fan and this video was greatly helpful, but a tip i found it hard to watch because of how slow he talks i suggest increasing speed to 1.25 made my watching experience much better
Does anybody know how many white aug a3 m1 were produce i assume very little right
The prices for original and NATO versions are currently running about the same price, so for me, right now it doesnt make sense to get the original. I have plenty of AR mags so thats money saved (original mags are around $30-40 currently. Yikes!) Ive never woke up a day in my life and been left handed so that feature is a non issue. With the NATO you lose the bolt release but you gain a better mag release so its a wash there.
@FrogToadBug
2 жыл бұрын
You a lose a trigger connector bar with the NATO.
Mine doesn’t have the bolt hold option. Wish it did….oh well
Can you use an OSS suppressor with the 16" AUG?
The A3M1 is in my top five favorite rifles for sure. Mine doesn't like steel cased ammo but I've never tried it on the adverse gas setting. I shoot brass cased 90% of the time any way so I could care less. I have the 18" barrel on mine, it was a special run for PJ's steyr-aug around 2013. I really like that length, it's long enough to look more like the A1 with the 20" barrel but not too long. Feels like the goldilocks barrel length for a AUG but that's just my opinion. I also got it with the 3x scope, in hindsight I probably should have gone with the 1.5x as I don't like the 3x all that much. I intend to put a small red dot on top like a RMR but just haven't gotten around to it. Overall a fantastic rifle, a modern classic really. Only thing is I wish I had bought the 24" barrel and bipod kit when they were around so I could have the pseudo LMG configuration too. Just couldn't bring myself to drop over $1000 on a second barrel setup, they are long gone now.
Idk the mdrx now they worked out all the problems is the most advanced bullpulp to date. Especially 308 and 556 switchable. With forward eject I dare say the best bullpulp?
@misha5670
4 жыл бұрын
Perhaps feature-wise, but the AUG has a prooven track record for being tough & dependable in actual hard situations. Its built from military grade stuffs, so *shrug*.
@woahdude3853
4 жыл бұрын
@@misha5670 I hear you there. I'm waiting for for the covenant to invade reach so maybe they will get a military contract lol. I have high Hope's for the mdr. Just got to get past that rocky launch. I think time will tell. The aug obviously has a very proven track record and I want one bad but I like a 308 Aug even more
Where can I get the mag that holds 3508 rounds
@Pavia1525
Жыл бұрын
Local airsoft store.
First comment? Man it's late, but AUGs are cool. Thanks for another video.
In addition, magpul literally mags AUG mags for less than $20 each. There really isn't any point to the NATO stock with all the features that you lose with it.
@misha5670
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, though since I've never used personally the MP AUG mags, i decided not to talk about them here. I figured they were gtg but *shrug*
Terrific presentation, could you give a little more information on the optic that's mounted on the A3. I heard you say something about a pickle barrel and have no idea what you're referring to
I would love an Aug!!!
Which optic is on this Aug?
Does Steyr offer the AUG with a 20inch barrel? I just think the AUG doesn't look quite right unless it has one.
@misha5670
4 жыл бұрын
Sure, They did the STG77 version with it and have done several others besides just selling loose 20" brl assemblies tooo.
@killerratchet1973
4 жыл бұрын
Pete also sells some 20 inch barrels from his website at www.pjs-steyraug.com he's the go to guy for any AUG related parts aside from steyr.
Beautiful
Hey man what are you doing? Who me? Yeah you. Well I’m not doing anything. Sweet let’s go shoot at a dirt pile lol
I feel NATO shamed by this vid. lol
What optic is that?
My favorite gun guy👍😎
this was wonderful, great info, thanks
Nice video, thx for posting.
So does the NATO version take waffle mags too?
@Kruegernator123
3 жыл бұрын
No, the NATO version uses AR-15 mags only.
I have an off topic question. Since you are the SIG-SAN 550 551 experts. I heard from a Swiss Army veteran, that the “soft-mushy” triggers on these rifles, including my own, were deliberately made that way to cater to the way Swiss shooters are taught marksmanship....with a very slow deliberate squeeze of the trigger while aiming. Is that true? Have you ever heard anything like that before? Thanks!
Hey Misha, I have a question. Do all Tokarevs the same external dimensions? Thinking of dropping a WWII Russian slide on my Norinco 213 to make some sort of unholy abomination.
Nice vid, you know your stuff. Subbed
Where can I find your scope? The x3 one. Opticsplanet only has the original one which will not fit to the extended rail
What make/model is your sight on the newer AUG?
I love the info he gives but watching him fondle these firearms always makes me cringe lmao Great video !!!
What optic is that on the A3?
@killerratchet1973
4 жыл бұрын
It's a standard issued optic the Austrian Military uses that has the nickname "The Armored Pickle". I think pete from pjssteyraug.com sometimes gets them in
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Always misses the target
Stop saying Shhhhhhstyer. Otherwise great video.