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Posted: 11/26/2013 1:48:24 PM EDT
| What is everyone using on the aug? |
aimpoints, acogs. And scope combo.. Eotechs and mepro, or elecan work good but you will bust up you knuckles when working the charge handle in any move and shoot... I really like the aimpoint with 3x flip magnifier.. Works great... Acog works well but it just slows down the shooting process when shooting on the move
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A few problems with the AUG and optics:
1) The center channel rail means LaRue's mounts aren't the best. Fortunately, Bobro mounts seems to be good and have a full length cross pin. 2) Make sure your mount works with the lever or other locking device on the right, cuz you will remove flesh when running the CH otherwise. Trijicon Reflex is right out because all the mounts I find have lever on the left and can't be flipped. You can run the Bobro either way round and even flip the lever direction. 3) Skinny is better. EoTechs have a fat butt and will take skin. The mount for the ELCAN, even though the levers are on the right, has enough stuff going on the left side that you will hit knuckles. I'm using either a Aimpoint Micro in a KAC mount (lever on right) or a ACOG in a Bobro with the lever flipped to the right side. Both options provide plenty of clearance. H |
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Good point made above on the Larue mounts vs AUG rail (same applies to the Tavor, as well). I'm still running a Larue SPR on mine at the moment, so it's certainly not 'instant damage,' especially with the relatively low recoils of .223/5.56, but I'll be replacing it in the near future.
You also have options of other charging handles to alleviate the 'fat optic' issue. You lose the forward assist capability of the Steyr OE changing handle, but it may be a good trade-off, I know it was for me. Currently using the Gearhead Works changing handle, but the new folding one from Manticore looks pretty nice as well. |
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1. Full crossbar engagement into the rail (the "Larue issue") 2. No knobs, screws, etc. protruding on the left side to interfere with charging handling operation 3. No "high" or "extra high" mounting After that, chef's choice and enjoy. I just use an Aimpoint PRO in the factory QRP2 mount, all I had to do was turn the mount around so the knob was on the right. 
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Since using A1's, I've always used the palm up pinkey-ring finger charging handle grasp. Never had issues doing it that way on the A3... That's the way I do it also.. You can swing a eotech with this method but it's always funny watching my buddies cut the shit outta their pinky when they aren't paying attention and charge it hard and fast.. That's why I switched optics.. I think the t1 is the best choice for a red dot.. Acog or 1-6 scope what ever your flavor if you want a little more range ... And we're are all the aug pics with optics... This guys gotta study all our specimens before he can make a logical choice.. 
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Micro with HK416 BUIS. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G2yusOCskYg/UpJrSh0K_PI/AAAAAAAAG7E/Ijpff-uRArY/w1053-h612-no/IMG_0916.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wWOILkUH9Ug/UpJrSrbSFwI/AAAAAAAAG7A/xJYIwwNHaeA/w1052-h421-no/IMG_0917.JPG https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FXXqtARVVP0/UpJrSdTqD5I/AAAAAAAAG60/S-axEtoJ4OY/w345-h306-no/IMG_0921.JPG H Nice paint job. I am surprised anything would stick on that buttpad. What did you use? Steyr needs get on the ball and make a desert tan stock. |
| I will have a review later but I have a Manticore switch back prototype charge handle and it is by far the nicest AUG/MSAR charge handle. It sits low and is angled downward giving your hand adequate space without bringing your knuckles close to any style mount. I am using an 2moa aimpoint comp and LaRue mount. |
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Nice paint job. I am surprised anything would stick on that buttpad. What did you use? Steyr needs get on the ball and make a desert tan stock. Quoted:
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Micro with HK416 BUIS. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G2yusOCskYg/UpJrSh0K_PI/AAAAAAAAG7E/Ijpff-uRArY/w1053-h612-no/IMG_0916.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wWOILkUH9Ug/UpJrSrbSFwI/AAAAAAAAG7A/xJYIwwNHaeA/w1052-h421-no/IMG_0917.JPG https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FXXqtARVVP0/UpJrSdTqD5I/AAAAAAAAG60/S-axEtoJ4OY/w345-h306-no/IMG_0921.JPG H Nice paint job. I am surprised anything would stick on that buttpad. What did you use? Steyr needs get on the ball and make a desert tan stock. Stock OD green from Steyr. No paint involved, just brown tape holding the switch on. H |
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I wound up buying a TA01NSN (after discovering that the height over bore issues on the AUG A3 w/ low rail are exaggerated) and have been quite pleased with it. I actually asked Trijicon if they'd sell me a TA01ADF... no dice. :-P Ok tried to find what this optic was.. Apparently my internet fu sucks what is it? |
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you mean thats hot how everyone does it? 
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Since using A1's, I've always used the palm up pinkey-ring finger charging handle grasp. Never had issues doing it that way on the A3... you mean thats hot how everyone does it?
Apparently some people grab it like they hold a steering wheel, palm down. |
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Since using A1's, I've always used the palm up pinkey-ring finger charging handle grasp. Never had issues doing it that way on the A3... you mean thats hot how everyone does it?
Apparently some people grab it like they hold a steering wheel, palm down. Yep.. Like a reverse ak charge.. I do this when practicing malfunctions or chamber checking.. Puts you face perfect over the chamber.. But this cant be done if running any thicker optics.. So this is were the T1 and acogs or 1-6 style scopes shine... |
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Stock OD green from Steyr. No paint involved, just brown tape holding the switch on. H Quoted:
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Micro with HK416 BUIS. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G2yusOCskYg/UpJrSh0K_PI/AAAAAAAAG7E/Ijpff-uRArY/w1053-h612-no/IMG_0916.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wWOILkUH9Ug/UpJrSrbSFwI/AAAAAAAAG7A/xJYIwwNHaeA/w1052-h421-no/IMG_0917.JPG https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FXXqtARVVP0/UpJrSdTqD5I/AAAAAAAAG60/S-axEtoJ4OY/w345-h306-no/IMG_0921.JPG H Nice paint job. I am surprised anything would stick on that buttpad. What did you use? Steyr needs get on the ball and make a desert tan stock. Stock OD green from Steyr. No paint involved, just brown tape holding the switch on. H It's fun being red green colorblind. 
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Since using A1's, I've always used the palm up pinkey-ring finger charging handle grasp. Never had issues doing it that way on the A3... you mean thats hot how everyone does it?
Apparently some people grab it like they hold a steering wheel, palm down. I do the Hollywood one handed pump shotgun trick. 
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I wound up buying a TA01NSN (after discovering that the height over bore issues on the AUG A3 w/ low rail are exaggerated) and have been quite pleased with it. I actually asked Trijicon if they'd sell me a TA01ADF... no dice. :-P What's the difference between the two??? |
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I wound up buying a TA01NSN (after discovering that the height over bore issues on the AUG A3 w/ low rail are exaggerated) and have been quite pleased with it. I actually asked Trijicon if they'd sell me a TA01ADF... no dice. :-P What's the difference between the two??? The TA01ADF is the Australian military version. No idea what the difference is between that and the TA01NSN - maybe ask an Aussie soldier? The presumption is that the TA01ADF would have slight BDC reticle changes for the AUG. FWIW, I've found the TA01NSN very comfortable to use on the AUG. Eye relief is not a problem, even without using the GDI mount. Haven't had time to try out the BDC, but I also don't shoot M855 much, so I don't expect the world from it. |
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The TA01ADF is the Australian military version. No idea what the difference is between that and the TA01NSN - maybe ask an Aussie soldier? The presumption is that the TA01ADF would have slight BDC reticle changes for the AUG. FWIW, I've found the TA01NSN very comfortable to use on the AUG. Eye relief is not a problem, even without using the GDI mount. Haven't had time to try out the BDC, but I also don't shoot M855 much, so I don't expect the world from it. Quoted:
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I wound up buying a TA01NSN (after discovering that the height over bore issues on the AUG A3 w/ low rail are exaggerated) and have been quite pleased with it. I actually asked Trijicon if they'd sell me a TA01ADF... no dice. :-P What's the difference between the two??? The TA01ADF is the Australian military version. No idea what the difference is between that and the TA01NSN - maybe ask an Aussie soldier? The presumption is that the TA01ADF would have slight BDC reticle changes for the AUG. FWIW, I've found the TA01NSN very comfortable to use on the AUG. Eye relief is not a problem, even without using the GDI mount. Haven't had time to try out the BDC, but I also don't shoot M855 much, so I don't expect the world from it. If there is a drastic velocity differece in a 14.5 inch barrel than a 16 inch barrel then the BDC will be effected. |
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I wound up buying a TA01NSN (after discovering that the height over bore issues on the AUG A3 w/ low rail are exaggerated) and have been quite pleased with it. I actually asked Trijicon if they'd sell me a TA01ADF... no dice. :-P What's the difference between the two??? The TA01ADF is the Australian military version. No idea what the difference is between that and the TA01NSN - maybe ask an Aussie soldier? The presumption is that the TA01ADF would have slight BDC reticle changes for the AUG. FWIW, I've found the TA01NSN very comfortable to use on the AUG. Eye relief is not a problem, even without using the GDI mount. Haven't had time to try out the BDC, but I also don't shoot M855 much, so I don't expect the world from it. If there is a drastic velocity differece in a 14.5 inch barrel than a 16 inch barrel then the BDC will be effected. there is only a slight difference...but the different height over bore with the Velocity difference may affect it, but then again the ACOG is not a PRECISION sight....it is Minute of BAD GUY.... |
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