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- 5.56 NATO chamber (accepts .223 Remington)
- 16" Nitride barrel
- Gas regulator with two action settings for firing
- Accepts Steyr AUG pattern magazines
- Lateral push through type safety
- MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail
- Equipped with 3x optic
- Synthetic trigger group
- Black synthetic stock
- Nitride chamber
The iconic bullpup-style Steyr AUG has been one of the most recognizable rifles in the world since its adoption by the Austrian army in 1977 and is now available for civilian use as the Steyr AUG A3 M1, a semi-convertible ambidextrous rifle platform with an adjustable short-stroke, gas-piston operation chambered for 5.56x45mm (.223 Remington) ammunition in stock 30-round magazine.
The AUG A3 M1 Optics version has a traditional AUG scope tube with exceptionally bright and clear optical elements, modernized with the addition of three Picatinny rail sections to accommodate accessories like a close-quarters holographic sight. The optics platform is interchangeable via the three base screws that thread from the underside of the top of the receiver.
The AUG A3 M1 boasts an overall length of just 28.15 inches, including its 16-inch heavy barrel, making it at least 8 inches shorter than an M4 carbine with a comparable-length barrel. The short-stroke gas-piston operation of the AUG runs exceptionally cleaner by nature because all of the operational exhaust gas vents out of the front of the rifle. The AUG's matching, yet opposed, stainless steel operation and guide rods affixed to the bolt carrier glide effortlessly inside the receiver for unparalleled smoothness in operation as well as exceptional reliability. Dual gas-adjustment settings ensure its operation, even with the dirtiest ammunition and in adverse conditions.
The AUG A3 M1 has all the classic features and benefits that established it as the pinnacle of modern rifle design, including expedited disassembly as well as simple conversion to left-hand operation, which requires replacement of the standard bolt with the optional left-eject bolt and swapping the ejection-port cover. It also features a quick-change barrel with a collapsible forward grip as well as a two-position cross-bolt safety that locks the trigger.
The receiver was also updated to replace the permanently affixed front sling swivel with a VLTOR Quick-Disconnect Sling Swivel, which makes two-point sling attachment or removal extremely fast and easy, and users of single-point slings can remove the front sling swivel entirely, if they so desire.
The AUG A3 M1 stock, cocking piece and forward grip are made of highly durable synthetic and are available in Black, Green, Mud and White colors. The rifle is available in either the standard version that accepts genuine Steyr AUG magazines or as a NATO version that accepts standard STANAG (AR) magazines.
Warranty Information
| Purpose | Target shooting, military and law enforcement, multi-gun competition |
| Operation | Adjustable, short-stroke, gas-piston, semi-automatic |
| Caliber | 5.56x45mm (.223 Remmington) |
| Barrel | 16.375" mannox-lined (nitride) CHF |
| Magazine Capacity | Polymer double-stack detachable box / 30 rounds |
| Receiver Material | Hard Eloxal-coated aircraft aluminum |
| Rifling | 6 grooves, 1:9 RH Twist |
| Sights | 3x Optic |
| Safety | Two-position trigger-blocking |
| Trigger Type | Single-stage |
| Stock | Black synthetic/bullpup |
| Sling Swivels | Two (front QD, rear reversible) |
| Pistol Grip | Integral |
| Checkering | None |
| Length of Pull, in | 15" |
| Drop at Comb, in | 1.945" |
| Drop at Heel, in | None |
| Recoil Pad | Elastomer; 0.3-inch thick |
| Overall Length, in | 28.15" |
| Weight, lbs | 8.8 |
