Steyr Arms AUG A3 M1 Rifle 5.56/.223 Rem 16" Barrel 30 Rounds Mud Finish A3 1.5x Optic
The AUG A3 M1 delivers all the classic features that established it as the pinnacle of modern rifle design, like the quick-change barrel, simple left-hand conversion and easy disassembly, plus an integrated 1.5X scope. Being a bullpup, the AUG A3 M1 boasts overall length of just 28.15", including its 16" heavy barrel, making it at least 8 inches shorter than an M4 carbine with a comparable-length barrel. So why register a Short Barreled Rifle (SBR)? 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 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.
Features :
- Integrated 1.5X optic incorporates a medium crossbair with an empty, heavy range-finding circle; turret for windage / elevation adjustments
- Premium cold hammer-forged barrel
- Gas piston system runs cooler and cleaner than gas impingement systems; multiple settings ensure operation with any ammo in any conditions
- External bolt release
- Includes integrated 1.5X optic, one 30-rd. polymer magazine and a cleaning kit that stores in the Rifle's buttstock
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge was designed by James Sullivan, a member of Eugene Stoner's engineering team that developed both the M16 rifle and its original cartridge. The 5.56X45mm NATO was adopted by the U.S. military in 1964 and by NATO in 1980. With bullet diameter of .224-inch, the original M193 military cartridge used a 55-grain bullet at 3250 fps; the current M855A1 cartridge, developed by FN, uses a 62.5-grain bullet at 3020 fps, offering greater range and better penetration. The civilian version of the 5.56X45mm is 223 Remington; the cartridges are dimensionally identical but military chamber dimensions and specifications for military brass are different. It is considered safe to use 223 Remington ammo in a 5.56X45MM NATO chamber, but not a good idea to use 5.56X45mm ammo in a rifle specifically chambered for the 223 Remington. Although the stopping power of .22-caliber bullets remains controversial the 5.56X45mm has served well in now multiple generations of M16 rifles. — Craig Boddington
