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Posted: 7/28/2020 1:41:11 AM EDT
It would appear that Steyr is cleaning out everything that's been collecting dust. With the STG77 receivers sold, they're moving onto blemished M1 stripped receivers and matching carriers for $850 plus shipping. If you have extra parts this will be a good deal. If you're thinking of this for your first AUG, probably not the best deal once you add everything up... No idea on the extent of the blemishes or any other information beyond what I was told/read at the retailers selling these. I'll be your guinea pig - in for one, I've always needed an AUG truck gun.
ETA: Price was $870 shipped, charged by gun prime with order placed at BPW. A black Steyr AUG receiver. Requires stock, barrel, charging handle and trigger pack. These are serialized and do require an FFL.  
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Posted: 7/28/2020 2:11:54 AM EDT
[#1]
@nmichlig
@faolan @tech-rat @TSH77769 |
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Posted: 7/28/2020 2:13:41 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/28/2020 2:20:10 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/28/2020 2:24:00 AM EDT
[#4]
No side rail either. Are the holes even tapped? The factory AUG side rail is the same as the SSG08. Expensive little rails. Too expensive, especially when Midwest Ind. has an mlok side rail for $30.
Or one could fill the holes and refinish. |
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Posted: 7/28/2020 9:45:33 AM EDT
[#5]
Charging handles will probably be pricey and/or hard to come by also... looks like half the assembly is present, so I don't know if an aftermarket handle only will work. Steyr wants $120 now for the complete assembly...
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Posted: 7/28/2020 2:31:19 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Charging handles will probably be pricey and/or hard to come by also... looks like half the assembly is present, so I don't know if an aftermarket handle only will work. Steyr wants $120 now for the complete assembly... A Manticore Arms Switchback is perfectly suited for the way that is set up. Sven Manticore Arms |
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Posted: 7/28/2020 11:36:44 PM EDT
[#7]
Maleante...
I HATE YOU & ALSO I LOVE YOU How am I supposed to save up for another machine gun if I keep spending the money on other stuff!? Thanks for the heads up. |
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Posted: 7/29/2020 11:16:54 AM EDT
[#8]
So honest question is this another spare part in the bin for you guys or are you combining all your parts into another working gun? I don’t think I have even seen a aug receiver for sale.
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Posted: 7/29/2020 1:02:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So honest question is this another spare part in the bin for you guys or are you combining all your parts into another working gun? I don’t think I have even seen a aug receiver for sale. A lot of folks have spare/extra barrels (different lengths) and stocks (different colors), so the bolt carrier is the only one I think of as "unusual" - and even there things like USRs and STG77s ended up supplying parts kits so bolt carriers are around - and this deal includes the whole carrier! So barrel and stock group (including a hammer pack) and you're basically at another rifle... |
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Posted: 7/29/2020 2:21:19 PM EDT
[#10]
Spoke to Steyr today. Gunprime and BPW ARE the same.
For the post immediately above, I think most people are building up guns form other parts with these. For example, I have a 9mm conversion kit. With this receiver I would have a full time 9mm gun. tsh77769 |
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Posted: 7/29/2020 2:23:41 PM EDT
[#11]
Well hell, my 9mm AUG kit was just short a receiver to make it into a full gun, so the rest is spare bits for the AUG supply bin.
 Thanks Meleante for posting the link! Sven Manticore Arms I now pretty much have one of every model of AUG and no need to swap around to build up. 
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Posted: 7/29/2020 2:33:01 PM EDT
[#12]
I would imagine that by the time someone buys all the extra parts to put together a fully functional rifle, they would have been money ahead by just purchasing a complete rifle in the first place. Plus, with buying a complete rifle, you get a warranty that doesn't come with a frankenrifle aug.
IF someone already had some parts such as an extra stock, barrel, or trigger pack, they might come out OK building a frankenrifle Aug. But they still wouldn't have a warranty. Having written the above, I went to a gun broker web site and found a military Aug spare parts kit for $599, so I think all that would be left to find would be a barrel.. And away they go! |
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Posted: 7/29/2020 5:24:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I would imagine that by the time someone buys all the extra parts to put together a fully functional rifle, they would have been money ahead by just purchasing a complete rifle in the first place. Plus, with buying a complete rifle, you get a warranty that doesn't come with a frankenrifle aug. IF someone already had some parts such as an extra stock, barrel, or trigger pack, they might come out OK building a frankenrifle Aug. But they still wouldn't have a warranty. Having written the above, I went to a gun broker web site and found a military Aug spare parts kit for $599, so I think all that would be left to find would be a barrel.. And away they go! Except the military spare parts kit is all full auto parts and is nit criss compatible with the semi parts or receiver. But yeah, the spare receivers only male sense for those of use wity 9mm kits, spare parts, and so forty to already build a gun, or those of us who can build post sample full autos by modifying the receivers and full auto kits to work together. For “average joe gun buyer” a ground up AUG from Steyr makes more sense. Sven Manticore Arms |
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Posted: 7/29/2020 5:42:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well hell, my 9mm AUG kit was just short a receiver to make it into a full gun, so the rest is spare bits for the AUG supply bin. Yeah, I confess to having toyed with the idea of changing my "A2" to an "A3"...  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/29/2020 11:44:20 PM EDT
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fine.. now I gotta get my buddies extra parts to build another one. missing the butt plate and rear take down pin. |
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Posted: 7/29/2020 11:52:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I would imagine that by the time someone buys all the extra parts to put together a fully functional rifle, they would have been money ahead by just purchasing a complete rifle in the first place. Plus, with buying a complete rifle, you get a warranty that doesn't come with a frankenrifle aug. IF someone already had some parts such as an extra stock, barrel, or trigger pack, they might come out OK building a frankenrifle Aug. But they still wouldn't have a warranty. Having written the above, I went to a gun broker web site and found a military Aug spare parts kit for $599, so I think all that would be left to find would be a barrel.. And away they go! This is not necessarily directed at Genin, but more as a word of advice to avoid frustration on the part of some buyers. As mentioned earlier, this may not be the best deal for someone buying their first AUG. This enters DEAL territory if you have existing parts or can source used parts, accordingly bringing the total expenditure down. Conservative estimate on new parts: $900 transferred for receiver and bcg $400 stock and hammerpack $450 barrel $125 rail $120 charging handle -------- Total ~$2,000 (not a price I'd be happy to pay unless we're having impending AWB type legislation). If you're sitting on parts then you have the ability to piece together an AUG right now for much cheaper than the cost of the lowest priced AUG anywhere. Myself, I'll just use existing parts to build this up and not have to spend anything additional. Turning to the comment on a warranty, technically Steyr's warranty is only a year or something. The overwhelming majority of AUGs will never need warranty service, and even less of those will need it during the warranty period. Fortunately Steyr is good to deal with and parts, while not visibly available, are available if your gun is out of service... Unofficially, Steyr has always been committed to taking care of their customers - official warranty expired or not. I wouldn't ever expect a stripped receiver built AR15 to have warranty coverage from the lower receiver maker, and the same should go for the AUG. If a warranty is needed for peace of mind, then this is not a deal for you. Again, these parts make the most sense for existing AUG owners. |
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Posted: 7/29/2020 11:56:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no fine.. now I gotta get my buddies extra parts to build another one. missing the butt plate and rear take down pin. Fuuuuuuu... I just shipped you two boxes. Should have said something about the rear pin!
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Posted: 7/30/2020 10:10:38 PM EDT
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damn it......
 Got his extra barrel...... it's a 20 inch and his trigger group that he got as an extra from his parts bin as he wanted to do a burst conversion but I told him not to do it and it can't be done with his fleming... got his extra stock.... hmmmmmmm What do you want for the parts..... keep it......it was gathering dust anyways and consider it payment for helping me sell my MG34 despite the commission I gave you... His MG34 was amazing......finicky but amazing.....  sad seeing it go to a new owner.. new owner is an Intel engineer who drives a corvette..... |
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Posted: 8/1/2020 6:36:14 PM EDT
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I think this is a really great deal if you have existing parts or are willing for the secondhand market to get back to reality. The receiver does in fact come with the “shuttle” for the A2 (current A3/M1) charging handle. Bolt carrier group is complete and matches the receiver. The serial on the receiver is laser etched not engraved because these are not milled like earlier A3 and M1 guns. It’s a cast receiver, but likely not SWD. The only mark I found was the 19 wheel.
The finish on the serial number side is the blemish and honestly it isn’t as bad as I was expecting. It appears that the casting mould had some issues. The anodizing is fine, but the metal substrate is not nicely smooth as would be expected on a first product. From arms length the imperfections are imperceptible. I’ll assemble and shoot it next weekend to check function, but I don’t expect anything out of the ordinary. If you have the means to buy one and have the parts or are willing to wait, then this is a deal to jump on. Overall, and thus far, I’m pleased with the product. As Sven noted, the manticore charging handles will be perfect for this. There is a solid pin that might be needed though. I’ll grab a picture of the A2 handle assembly with the pin later.   
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Posted: 8/1/2020 7:24:12 PM EDT
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Why do they keep marking the receivers .223 instead of 5.56? That could lead to confusion for some people
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Posted: 8/1/2020 7:28:54 PM EDT
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This one’s marked 5.56.
I don’t know how they choose to mark which caliber. The earlier picture of the blem didn’t have any markings yet. I’d guess they just did these... Maybe their ATF approval only allows.223 because that’s what they originally asked for? 
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Posted: 8/2/2020 6:16:51 PM EDT
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@manticore_arms
Do you need the the little spring (490) and detent-like connecting piece (460) with the switchback charging handle? If not, your CH should be the only part needed, yes?  
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Posted: 8/3/2020 4:11:16 PM EDT
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Just wondering if picking one of these up makes sense for the future? I’ve got a spare barrel and stock (complete with trigger pack and rear pin / plate I think but can’t remember I’d have to dig it out) and eventually really want to get a 9mm kit if / when they become available. Seems like it would be really nice to have a dedicated 9mm. Any foreseeable issues I would have with picking up this receiver bolt bcg combo to do that? I understand barrel bolt and bcg will be 9mm specific and then I’d basically have those parts as spare for the 556 but I’m ok with that.
And might as well throw this out because it would be a waste of Internet not to. ETA on 9mm kits?
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Posted: 8/3/2020 9:44:34 PM EDT
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@Park-Hit-Run
AUG receivers are very difficult to source and always much more expensive than what this is offered at. I don't know how many of these are left or if they ever plan to sell anything like this again. If you think you might want one, then my suggestion would be to not wait. 9mm kits are sitting in eurolandia. The barrels need to be US made for the kits to be worthwhile. From what I was told, the timeline for 9mm guns was this summer. I had a big vacation planned too, but we all know how this all worked out - it didn't... Two moar weeks. |
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Posted: 8/3/2020 9:48:26 PM EDT
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Looks like there's 19 left. When I bought one week ago the stock count was in the mid 20's.
Moving slowly, but not surprising given the blem status and overall lack of parts right now. |
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Posted: 8/5/2020 8:20:15 AM EDT
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All you need is the shuttle that is in the receiver and the steel pin that attaches it (1/8" dia x 3/4" long pin) The Switchback provides everything else you need. I mean, when they are in stock, which they aren't at the moment because panic buying is keeping us busier than ever in production.
But yeah, when back in stock they will work. I am actually using one on my build with the receiver, which just showed up yesterday. BTW, the receiver comes with the complete serial number matched bolt carrier group and the carrier shuttle. No trigger pack was included (although I thought in the description it said one would be? Maybe I misread...) Receiver dropped right in with no issues, good to go. Sven Manticore Arms |
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Posted: 8/5/2020 4:49:59 PM EDT
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I want to build an ultralight AUG but I would feel bad cutting up a factory gun too much.
Might have to pick one of these up to do some surgery on. |
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Posted: 8/5/2020 7:05:09 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I want to build an ultralight AUG but I would feel bad cutting up a factory gun too much. Might have to pick one of these up to do some surgery on. What do you have in mind besides lightening the barrel? |
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Posted: 8/5/2020 7:47:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What do you have in mind besides lightening the barrel? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I want to build an ultralight AUG but I would feel bad cutting up a factory gun too much. Might have to pick one of these up to do some surgery on. What do you have in mind besides lightening the barrel? Barrel for sure. Some weight can come out of the receiver and BCG too but I will have to examine it more closely to see where the low hanging fruit is. If I could get it down to 8 lbs loaded I would be really happy. I'd have to take about 10% off the top compared to my current setup:  |
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Posted: 8/5/2020 8:56:23 PM EDT
[#30]
Did you turn down the barrel between the chamber and gasblock?
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Posted: 8/6/2020 9:49:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: All you need is the shuttle that is in the receiver and the steel pin that attaches it (1/8" dia x 3/4" long pin) The Switchback provides everything else you need. I mean, when they are in stock, which they aren't at the moment because panic buying is keeping us busier than ever in production. But yeah, when back in stock they will work. I am actually using one on my build with the receiver, which just showed up yesterday. BTW, the receiver comes with the complete serial number matched bolt carrier group and the carrier shuttle. No trigger pack was included (although I thought in the description it said one would be? Maybe I misread...) Receiver dropped right in with no issues, good to go. Sven Manticore Arms https://www.gunbroker.com/item/875256079 There is one up on GB, although not sure how 165 fits in with today’s market seeming to be all over the place. |
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Posted: 8/7/2020 4:09:44 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Did you turn down the barrel between the chamber and gasblock? Yes. Going to ditch that muzzle device and go with something lighter there also. |
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Posted: 8/7/2020 5:17:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/875256079 There is one up on GB, although not sure how 165 fits in with today’s market seeming to be all over the place. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: All you need is the shuttle that is in the receiver and the steel pin that attaches it (1/8" dia x 3/4" long pin) The Switchback provides everything else you need. I mean, when they are in stock, which they aren't at the moment because panic buying is keeping us busier than ever in production. But yeah, when back in stock they will work. I am actually using one on my build with the receiver, which just showed up yesterday. BTW, the receiver comes with the complete serial number matched bolt carrier group and the carrier shuttle. No trigger pack was included (although I thought in the description it said one would be? Maybe I misread...) Receiver dropped right in with no issues, good to go. Sven Manticore Arms https://www.gunbroker.com/item/875256079 There is one up on GB, although not sure how 165 fits in with today’s market seeming to be all over the place. I actually had a spare semi trigger pack in our parts bin, so I was already set, but thanks for trying to help out, much appreciated! Sven Manticore Arms |
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Posted: 8/7/2020 5:30:23 PM EDT
[#34]
I'd really like a blem stg77 receiver with the integrated optic.
I bought my A3 before they released the stg77 
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Posted: 8/7/2020 9:09:11 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'd really like a blem stg77 receiver with the integrated optic. I bought my A3 before they released the stg77 The STG77 optic attaches to any A3 M1 receiver including these. |
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Posted: 8/7/2020 9:13:17 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Barrel for sure. Some weight can come out of the receiver and BCG too but I will have to examine it more closely to see where the low hanging fruit is. If I could get it down to 8 lbs loaded I would be really happy. I'd have to take about 10% off the top compared to my current setup: https://i.ibb.co/Bf20TkX/IMG-20200714-094921.jpg did taking that much weight from forward of the pistol grip make it more butt heavy? normally an AUG balances over the grip |
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Posted: 8/7/2020 9:22:23 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The STG77 optic attaches to any A3 M1 receiver including these. Really!? The stgs always looked lower profile to me. |
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Posted: 8/7/2020 10:59:33 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Really!? The stgs always looked lower profile to me. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The STG77 optic attaches to any A3 M1 receiver including these. Really!? The stgs always looked lower profile to me. I’m 99% sure that’s because the STG optic housing isn’t a fat pig like the M1 housing is... but @maleante will chime in for sure if I’m wrong! My dream config involves an STG optic housing with the 3X tube in it. |
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Posted: 8/7/2020 11:03:46 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The STG77 optic attaches to any A3 M1 receiver including these. Yep, this is correct. The M1 railed optic makes it appear different. |
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Posted: 8/7/2020 11:06:06 PM EDT
[#40]
I have a barrel turned down by adco from the gas block to the muzzle and it definitely seems to handle better than the full weight barrel.
Highly recommend. (They also rethreaded 1/2x28). This was all done by a previous owner ...don’t know if I would be gutsy enough to do it myself. |
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Posted: 8/8/2020 1:37:45 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: did taking that much weight from forward of the pistol grip make it more butt heavy? normally an AUG balances over the grip Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Barrel for sure. Some weight can come out of the receiver and BCG too but I will have to examine it more closely to see where the low hanging fruit is. If I could get it down to 8 lbs loaded I would be really happy. I'd have to take about 10% off the top compared to my current setup: https://i.ibb.co/Bf20TkX/IMG-20200714-094921.jpg did taking that much weight from forward of the pistol grip make it more butt heavy? normally an AUG balances over the grip I'm sure the center of gravity moved but the gun handles better for me with the lighter front end. The light up front offsets it a bit also. It has become my primary weapon on my land, it is just so handy in and out of vehicles and in the tight woods. If I could take another pound off it would be even better. What would be really tits is a 14" pencil barrel 300 blackout barrel. If Steyr doesn't make that soon I'll just have to make one myself I think. |
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Posted: 8/8/2020 1:41:07 PM EDT
[#42]
Also, for my uses, I really prefer a 20 round mag in the gun.
That alone is reason enough for the NATO stock for me. |
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Posted: 8/8/2020 1:45:14 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Also, for my uses, I really prefer a 20 round mag in the gun. That alone is reason enough for the NATO stock for me. I've had good luck with the MSAR 20s in the classic AUG stocks... YMMV of course, since, well, MSAR, but I'm happy with mine. |
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Posted: 8/13/2020 3:39:11 AM EDT
[#44]
I just put it together and ran into sort of a problem. The interface between the receiver and rail (only in the part marked with two parallel red lines, just rear of the QD swivel) is too wide to accept a couple 1.5x scope housings I have. Either my housings are on the small side or the receiver is too wide. Luckily all factory rails fit without issue, it’s just the 1.5x scopes. I tried an early non-marked 1.5x railed scope, skinny scope, and a marked 1.5x railed scope.
I was hoping to use the 1.5x railed version but the high rail will have to do. I need an optic (thinking Holoson, but chy-na so maybe MRO. 400 @ DVOR) and I might pull the side rail off an SSG08. SSG08 uses the same side rail and bolts as the AUG...Everything else seems fine. Should shoot it tomorrow or Saturday... but not expecting anything out of the ordinary. 
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Posted: 8/13/2020 3:50:56 AM EDT
[#45]
900 blem receiver and carrier
400 existing stock and hammerpack 400 existing barrel 100 existing rail 60 existing A2 charging handle assembly ———- The $high$ end of the AUG M1 price range The parts were just sitting so I’m ok how it turned out. Still need an optic with the rail so I’m sort of bummed because the railed AUG 1.5x optic wouldn’t fit. |
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Posted: 8/13/2020 4:13:24 AM EDT
[#46]
charging handle......
and now needing a rail again... otherwise....900 total for another AUG. anal retentive collectors...  thank god for them and thinking USR and puny A2 parts are weak sauce. |
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Posted: 8/21/2020 1:26:33 AM EDT
[#47]
Which rails/scopes fit this receiver?
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Posted: 8/21/2020 5:18:03 AM EDT
[#48]
Is there any source for the side mount accessory rail? It looks like the top rail is easily found. I am planning to get the Manticore Arms charging handle when they become available.
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Posted: 8/21/2020 8:57:42 AM EDT
[#49]
Quoted: Is there any source for the side mount accessory rail? It looks like the top rail is easily found. I am planning to get the Manticore Arms charging handle when they become available. Earlier in the thread maleante pointed out an aftermarket one...not sure about a source for the factory parts, you'd probably have to call Pete at PJS or Steyr directly. Quoted: No side rail either. Are the holes even tapped? The factory AUG side rail is the same as the SSG08. Expensive little rails. Too expensive, especially when Midwest Ind. has an mlok side rail for $30. |
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Posted: 8/22/2020 6:10:29 AM EDT
[#50]
I guess the question should be rephrased as: Is this factory rail available for purchase? I haven't found it at any price. Buying an SSG08 just for the side rail would definitely be too expensive. The referred to rail would only work if you wanted to go MLOK.
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