As the AUG is in MA as both a "preban" gun and a "postban" gun, you all might be interested in this.
New factory FN made cold hammer forged and chrome lined 24" heavy LMG barrels for the AUG (complete with gas system and VFG) are on sale for $490 shipped. Drop shipped from Steyr when ordered from PJS-steyraug.com (you have to call or email).
Half of everyone reading this will think $490!!!1!1!!! for a barrel??!?!??!!? but 24" LMG barrels consistently sell for $2,000 on the used market.
Better news to accompany the cheap barrels is that Manticore Arms has designed the new bipod for Steyr (for use on these 24" barrels) which will be produced "ASAP".
Pic of bipod below.
If you want in on this, it won't last - get it while you can.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_43/428884_24_AUG_heavy_barrels____475.html
New factory FN made cold hammer forged and chrome lined 24" heavy LMG barrels for the AUG (complete with gas system and VFG) are on sale for $490 shipped. Drop shipped from Steyr when ordered from PJS-steyraug.com (you have to call or email).
Half of everyone reading this will think $490!!!1!1!!! for a barrel??!?!??!!? but 24" LMG barrels consistently sell for $2,000 on the used market.
Better news to accompany the cheap barrels is that Manticore Arms has designed the new bipod for Steyr (for use on these 24" barrels) which will be produced "ASAP".
Pic of bipod below.
If you want in on this, it won't last - get it while you can.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_43/428884_24_AUG_heavy_barrels____475.html
Per Steyr's requirements, the bipods are made of anodized aluminum, weight is 14 ounces (under one pound was the requirement), legs are length adjustable, and the bipod locks in the deployed and folded position. The bipod can rotate 20 degrees in either direction to accommodate uneven terrain, and is rotation limited by a new barrel nut (not shown). Fins keep a similar look to the original, and protect the leg extension locks from accidental deployement, and also protect the hands from a hot barrel when folded.
The physical prototypes are in production right now. Here are some shots of the 3D computer models.