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doug5336
09-30-2008, 08:26 PM
What ever happened to the Steyr aug?? It used to be very popular several years ago. Anyone have any experience with this weapon?? Good, bad??
spikes40
09-30-2008, 08:55 PM
i like it a lot...steyr is opening a factory here in the states and the aug's are suppose to be on the product line and US parts compliant. Rumor has it end of year but I dont believe the site has been updated yet. the MSAR (mircotech) has a clone of the aug for 1500.00 or so.. i they are not to bad as wll but nothing like a factory steyr aug
spikes40
09-30-2008, 09:00 PM
Type Gas delayed semi-automatic, or selective fire rifle.
Caliber 5.56x45 mm (223 Rem.)
Rate of Fire Automatic fire: 680-800 rounds per Min. (approx.)
Barrel Groups Interchangeable, 16" (407 mm) and 20" (508 mm), with gas-regulator and swing/pivot type barrel grip. Cold hammer forged. Chrome-lined bore including chamber.
Weight empty With 16" (407 mm) barrel: 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
With 20" (508 mm) barrel: 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg)
Magazine Weight (empty) 5 oz. (0.13 kg)
Overall Length With 16" (407 mm) barrel: 27" (690 mm)
With 20" (508 mm) barrel: 31" (790 mm)
Overall Height 11" (275 mm)
Magazine Capacity 30 Rounds, 42 Rounds (optional)
Trigger "Pull-through" trigger system fires semi-automatic when pulled halfway to a clearly felt point and fires fully automatic when pulled fully back.
Safety Lateral push-through type locks trigger
Housing Group Receiver housing with optical sight (built directly in to the carrying handle).
Stock Synthetic, olive-green or black
Hammer Mechanism Synthetic (except for springs, steel bearing pins and catch holding open). Optional 3 round burst.
Magazine Detachable, Synthetic (transparent) staggered box type from below.
The last I recall, Guntech had a microtech MSAR STG 556 in stock as well as the hard to find 30 and 40 round mags (the rifle comes with a 20 rd). TPD AXR is another clone that has a nice twist in that it uses USGI AR style mags. A lot of folks upgrade the Steyr and the clones' trigger with the triggertamer. A friend has the MSAR and competes regularly in carbine matches with it.
The Microtech MSAR is in stock and on display.