A .300 Blackout Steyr AUG is FINALLY ON THE WAY!

Published on October 4, 2023
Duration: 16:27

This guide details the installation of a .300 Blackout barrel kit for the Steyr AUG and the adjustment of its specialized gas system. The process involves a simple barrel swap and fine-tuning the gas settings for optimal performance with supersonic and subsonic .300 Blackout ammunition. Instruction is provided by Brian Marshall, a lead instructor for Steyr Academy, highlighting the modularity of the AUG platform.

Quick Summary

The Steyr AUG .300 Blackout barrel kit offers quick caliber conversion with a specialized gas system featuring settings for supersonic, subsonic, and manual operation. Developed for police units and now available to civilians, it ensures reliability with US-made ammunition and is compatible with standard AUG stocks.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Announcement of .300 Blackout AUG
  2. 01:15Expert Introduction
  3. 02:14Modularity and Barrel Options
  4. 03:06Development History
  5. 04:15Specialized Gas System
  6. 06:40Gas Adjustment Demonstration
  7. 07:35Magazine Compatibility
  8. 08:08Pricing and Availability

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Steyr AUG .300 Blackout barrel kit?

The kit allows for quick caliber changes to .300 Blackout, features a specialized gas system with settings for supersonic, subsonic, and manual operation, and is designed for reliability with US-made ammunition. It's expected to retail under $600.

How do you adjust the gas system on the .300 Blackout Steyr AUG barrel?

The gas plug can be adjusted using a brass casing or similar tool. It offers four settings for supersonic loads, one for subsonic loads, and an 'off' setting for manual operation, with clear pictograms for guidance.

What magazines are recommended for the .300 Blackout Steyr AUG?

While standard 5.56 magazines might function, Steyr recommends caliber-specific magazines like those from Lancer Systems or upcoming .300 Blackout 'waffle' magazines for maximum reliability and performance.

Who developed the .300 Blackout Steyr AUG, and who is it for?

The .300 Blackout AUG was initially developed by Austrian engineers for special police units. Steyr USA is now making this technology available to the civilian market after extensive testing.

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