1/7 steyr AUG barrels are back **FYI deal alert***

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Posted: 9/29/2017 6:18:55 PM EDT

I have a couple of these and have been trying to sell one of them for a while, although I'm bombing my chances at selling my own new 1/7 barrel I think it's better to pass on a good deal to fellow AUG people.

Pete at pjssteyraug has new production 16" 1/7 twist barrels for the AUG for...

$415 SHIPPED.

Yes, that's right. $415 shipped for a new 1/7 barrel.

Steyr had 100 of them made. It'll be years before they're back if judging off past history.

He also has 24" barrels for $435 shipped.

Posted: 9/29/2017 8:35:08 PM EDT

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Is there a secret code? I'm seeing $450 for the 16" and $465 for the 24" barrel, before shipping.

Posted: 9/29/2017 9:33:03 PM EDT

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It's what he wrote on bullpup forum. Give him a call.

Posted: 9/29/2017 11:39:17 PM EDT

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All I want is another 9mm barrel for that price ! I talked to Steyr and they said that they plan to do more once their US facility is up and running 100 percent

Posted: 9/30/2017 5:31:05 AM EDT

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I picked up the 1/7" barrel from the last batch. I'm hoping for a batch of 14" barrels with pinned flash hiders.

Posted: 9/30/2017 6:52:02 PM EDT

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Any idea what the twist rate is on the 24 inch barrel, I'm getting bored with ar's lately.

Posted: 9/30/2017 7:51:46 PM EDT

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Cool, thanks for the info. I will see if he's got a 1/7 with mud colored grip

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Posted: 9/30/2017 9:04:17 PM EDT

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Pete previously mentioned the pain of trying to sell off these special request barrels. It’s not that people didn’t want 1/7 twist barrels, it’s that they didn’t want to pay this kind of money ON TOP of their AUG purchase to get what they thought they should get right out of the box.

For me, my AUGs are for 200 yards and in. I never feed them heavy, expensive ammo, just M193 and M855 spec fodder. The same can be said for my ARs. If and when I need better downrange performance at a bill out of $1+ per round, then I’d much rather be feeding Federal GMM to my LMT MWS.

These AUG barrels are costly. It took me many years to justify buying a $600 Mike Rock, button rifled, blackened stainless barrel for my MWS. I did it in pursuit of a soft-shooting 1 MOA or better shooter, and it delivered. It’s downright hard to miss a 2 MOA target at 600 yards, with shooter error included. Unfortunately, it’s also downright hard for me to pony up $400+ for an AUG barrel that isn’t going to give that same capability or recreational satisfaction.

1/9 is fine, but 1/7 tends to get American shooters excited. If you’re not trying to shoot Gucci ammo at longer distances, then the benefits are most likely lost. For me, the AUG’s shootability for longer range engagements don’t warrant the expense of such an “upgrade.” I’m guessing that AUG owners in the US may agree.

Posted: 9/30/2017 9:34:12 PM EDT

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I would.smash some 14in barrels.

Posted: 9/30/2017 10:01:29 PM EDT

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Pete previously mentioned the pain of trying to sell off these special request barrels. It’s not that people didn’t want 1/7 twist barrels, it’s that they didn’t want to pay this kind of money ON TOP of their AUG purchase to get what they thought they should get right out of the box.

For me, my AUGs are for 200 yards and in. I never feed them heavy, expensive ammo, just M193 and M855 spec fodder. The same can be said for my ARs. If and when I need better downrange performance at a bill out of $1+ per round, then I’d much rather be feeding Federal GMM to my LMT MWS.

These AUG barrels are costly. It took me many years to justify buying a $600 Mike Rock, button rifled, blackened stainless barrel for my MWS. I did it in pursuit of a soft-shooting 1 MOA or better shooter, and it delivered. It’s downright hard to miss a 2 MOA target at 600 yards, with shooter error included. Unfortunately, it’s also downright hard for me to pony up $400+ for an AUG barrel that isn’t going to give that same capability or recreational satisfaction.

1/9 is fine, but 1/7 tends to get American shooters excited. If you’re not trying to shoot Gucci ammo at longer distances, then the benefits are most likely lost. For me, the AUG’s shootability for longer range engagements don’t warrant the expense of such an “upgrade.” I’m guessing that AUG owners in the US may agree.

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You have to keep in mind that you're getting $130 in gas system parts (gas regulator, piston, spring) included in that price

Posted: 9/30/2017 11:39:51 PM EDT

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Problem is, they don’t usually sell them *without* said parts. The other hurdle here is that this barrel costs as much as a modern strike-fired pistol. I can’t say that a 1/7 barrel would prove to be as useful to me as my similarly priced L9A1.

Posted: 10/1/2017 1:21:02 AM EDT

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Pete previously mentioned the pain of trying to sell off these special request barrels. It’s not that people didn’t want 1/7 twist barrels, it’s that they didn’t want to pay this kind of money ON TOP of their AUG purchase to get what they thought they should get right out of the box.

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I bought an AUG A3 with 1:7 twist barrel, new in the box.

Posted: 10/1/2017 1:21:40 AM EDT

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Lemme smash, please.

Non-pinned for me.

Posted: 10/1/2017 7:37:48 AM EDT

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"$600 (pre sell) New 14" Commando AUG Barrel Black Grip", that was November, 2012. At the time, Pete said a couple months. Going on 5 years ago now, so I don't think it's going to happen.

Posted: 10/1/2017 2:40:25 PM EDT

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Props that you did your part to fulfill the request, but he said it took him YEARS to sell off the barrels. Not many people wanna budge on 'em given the price point.

Posted: 10/2/2017 12:04:39 AM EDT

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I'm planning on buying 1, possibly 2.

But ideally, someone needs to just sit down with Steyr and tell them to make them with 1/7 barrels and 1/2x28 threads.

Posted: 10/2/2017 12:32:43 AM EDT

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Any idea what the twist rate is on the 24 inch barrel, I'm getting bored with ar's lately.

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Twist rate on the FN-manufactured 24" barrels is 1:9", unlike the original Steyr 24" barrels that were 1:7" (from what I have read).

My ideal barrel would be a 20", 1:7" twist to be able to use 77gr bullets to maximum utility at longer range (300-500 meters). The 1:9" twist is fine for ranges within 300 meters with bullets up to 77gr, but the 1:7" rate is better to stabilize the heavier bulls out past 300 meters. Then again, the AUG is not really an ideal DMR platform, even with the original LMG 24" heavy barrel. I am just happy that Steyr is giving us the chance to obtain a 1:7" twist barrel for a reasonable price.

Posted: 10/2/2017 7:30:18 PM EDT

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Twist rate on the FN-manufactured 24" barrels is 1:9", unlike the original Steyr 24" barrels that were 1:7" (from what I have read).

My ideal barrel would be a 20", 1:7" twist to be able to use 77gr bullets to maximum utility at longer range (300-500 meters). The 1:9" twist is fine for ranges within 300 meters with bullets up to 77gr, but the 1:7" rate is better to stabilize the heavier bulls out past 300 meters. Then again, the AUG is not really an ideal DMR platform, even with the original LMG 24" heavy barrel.

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Any idea what the twist rate is on the 24 inch barrel, I'm getting bored with ar's lately.

Twist rate on the FN-manufactured 24" barrels is 1:9", unlike the original Steyr 24" barrels that were 1:7" (from what I have read).

My ideal barrel would be a 20", 1:7" twist to be able to use 77gr bullets to maximum utility at longer range (300-500 meters). The 1:9" twist is fine for ranges within 300 meters with bullets up to 77gr, but the 1:7" rate is better to stabilize the heavier bulls out past 300 meters. Then again, the AUG is not really an ideal DMR platform, even with the original LMG 24" heavy barrel.

I hate to say it, but pretty much this. No doubt the poor guys spec'ing these things and trying to sell them are tearing their hair out at that - sorry!

The point of the faster twist is to shoot heavier bullets. I shoot heavier bullets when I want to shoot far. Heavy bullets are not inherently more accurate than light bullets at close range, and I don't buy their effectiveness over light-fast bullets at close range either. Heavy bullets come into their own at long range, where they hold velocity (and elevation) better, and more importantly, resist wind-drift better. That needs velocity to work. 16" is not the barrel length I want for a heavy bullet. And while 24" might be available, that is also not my interest, as that much BBL length has very diminishing returns on velocity, and undermines the size advantage of the AUG. That, and I start to really wonder about barrel whip effects.

If this were an 18 or 20" option, I'd be quite interested. Even though $425 is the price of an entire new AR, I do understand that a CHF CL BBL with the gas-system preinstalled is a fairly premium item, and don't consider that price excessive. I just rather hope it's from a different chroming batch than my own - let's just say in my own experience, I'm not as impressed by FN barrels as their reputation and lore imply - frankly I would much rather a real Austrian BBL, but I guess options are limited.

Posted: 10/3/2017 10:44:48 AM EDT

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Just a hypothetical question, but how would guys feel about a 1:8 twist chrome lined AUG barrel with 1/2x28 threads?

Posted: 10/3/2017 11:02:38 AM EDT

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What I really want is an Austrian made 1:8 AUG barrel with the tulip flash hider and original hex check nut. An AUG just isn't an AUG without the tulip flash hider and the current check nut is cheap and awkward looking and messes up the aesthetics. Maybe an adapter for people that want 1/2x28?

I guess a US made one would be ok if it had those things

Posted: 10/3/2017 7:15:45 PM EDT

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I would be interested, but only 18 or 20". For me personally, I'd prefer a malonited stainless with a more precision cut rifling (vs CHF) and a Wylde chamber, since the faster twist is for precision shooting at distance for me. Yet a barrel like that should work just fine for general usage as well.

Posted: 10/4/2017 12:13:22 AM EDT

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I'd prefer 1:7, but would buy 1:8 if offered in 14" length. I don't care if it's US or metric threaded.

Posted: 10/4/2017 8:18:39 PM EDT

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I would be thrilled with any barrel with 1/2x28 threads.

Posted: 10/5/2017 12:03:00 AM EDT

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I'd probably be interested in an 18 or 20".

Posted: 10/5/2017 1:07:37 AM EDT

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Kent did a 16” 1:8 with 1/2x28 threads on the AXR clone, and it is a super nice barrel.

I’d be interested in a 18” or 20” in 1:8 flavor with 1/2x28 for the AUG. Lean towards the classic 20”.

But if it is a $800 barrel, count me out.

Posted: 10/13/2017 2:03:08 PM EDT

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I'd prefer 1:7, but would buy 1:8 if offered in 14" length. I don't care if it's US or metric threaded.

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I would SBR my AUG for this.

Posted: 10/13/2017 4:04:35 PM EDT

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Pete's site still says $450

Posted: 10/13/2017 6:22:09 PM EDT

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Yep I'd give him a call to verify he still has them at the price posted on bullpup forum.

Posted: 10/26/2017 6:57:48 PM EDT

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Steyr has them on their site for $381 until the end of the month

Posted: 10/26/2017 9:45:45 PM EDT

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Steyr is also offering the 24" LMG barrel with bipod for $636.65 and it must be 1:9 since they don't give an option.
http://steyrarms.com/accessories/aug/aug-24in-barrel-folding-bipod.html

Posted: 10/27/2017 11:08:02 AM EDT

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Hmmm.

1/9?

Posted: 10/27/2017 11:15:36 AM EDT

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They have 16" in both 1:7 and 1:9. The other lengths are 1:9

Posted: 10/30/2017 8:58:23 AM EDT

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20" or less, I'm in, dependent on price. My MSAR is 1/8.

Thanks for thinking of us Sven.

Posted: 10/31/2017 8:16:35 PM EDT

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I pulled the trigger on a 16", green, 1:7 today from steyr. $396 shipped

Posted: 11/7/2017 9:08:42 PM EDT

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I received my barrel today. Do these usually have markings on them indicating that they are 1:7?

Posted: 11/8/2017 2:11:24 AM EDT

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There should be a 7 after the caliber markings.

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Posted: 11/8/2017 10:57:20 AM EDT

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Apparently the new production of 1/7 barrels don't carry that marking. I'll see what I can find out.

Nice picture BTW

Posted: 11/8/2017 10:59:01 AM EDT

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Posted: 11/8/2017 2:03:43 PM EDT

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Is that yours? lol

I stole it from an old thread. Had to de-Photobucket it.

Posted: 11/8/2017 3:19:57 PM EDT

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Yeah, I took it, but photo bucket is crap, so until I get a chance to rehost all the AUG pictures (there's a lot...), feel free to dephotobucket whatever, no worries.

Regarding how the barrels are marked:

All the "PREBAN" (as in pre GWB's ATF barrel ban) Austrian barrels that are 1/7 are marked with a 7.

The first run of FN AUG barrels in 1/7 had a 7 as seen in the picture a couple posts up.

The second run of FN AUG barrels in 1/7 came from FN with a hangtag marked as 1/7. Yes, a hangtag. Depending on who you purchased your 1/7 barrel from, it may or may not have that hangtag. Steyr and/or FN messed up (in my opinion) by not marking the barrels as 1/7.

The good news, is that determining twist rate is fairly simple. You just need a cleaning rod, patch, and a marker or tape. Below is a good video by 'Ol Larry The Junk Mail King.