Austria's LMG: The Steyr AUG HBAR

James Reeves
by James Reeves

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Steyr USA’s HQ in Alabama talking with the head instructor of the Steyr Academy, Brian Marshall, about the AUG LMG or light machine gun – the Steyr AUG HBAR. James and Brian go over the features of this unique full auto and even subject it to a 600m accuracy test at the Civilian Marksmanship Park.

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James Reeves
James Reeves

Owner, Neutral Ground Gun Co. NRA/Louisiana State Police certified concealed weapons instructor, 2012-present Maxim Magazine's MAXIMum Warrior, 2011 TFBTV Executive Producer Champion, Key West Cinco De Mayo Taco Eating Competition Lawyer Instagram: gunshorts Twitter: @jjreeves

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  • HemingwaysBeard HemingwaysBeard on Dec 01, 2021

    I just wish Steyr would come out with a modern model that includes a basic wrap around handguard (with protection over the gas port), more gas settings, and licensed trigger upgrades from existing designs on the market.

    It amazes me how they’ve continued to accept the idea of making their customers venture on a long expensive scavenger hunt for such basic modern features.

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    • Int19h Int19h on Dec 02, 2021

      @Mrboombastic266 On a modern AUG, you basically get one rail on the right side of the receiver, and then some rails on the optic. But putting things on the optics obscures view, so if you want both a laser and a flashlight, things get interesting.

      Even more so because that right-side rail is tucked away where any controls on the mounted gadget aren't easily accessible. So you'll probably want a tape switch - but where does that go? The most common solution seems to be sticking it onto the VFG, but that's not particularly comfortable, and it doesn't work well if you need more than one.

  • Mark Mark on Dec 02, 2021

    In terms of the muzzle device, the actual HBAR barrel uses a pretty this compensator. Its pretty powerful / will drive the barrel down when firing standing.

    The idea behind it is that it pairs with the barrel mounted bipod, and so the gas pressure from the compensator will drive the bipod into the ground to keep it stable during automatic fire. https://uploads.disquscdn.c...

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