AUG Muzzle Brake

[Zilberbak]

I am looking for a 1/2” x 20 brake to go on my newly acquired Steyr AUG, any ideas?

Have found some at Dolphin but wondering if there are other options.

Also, l am debating to remove the Armalon charging handle extension and revert to the original would that be mistake?

Thanks in advance.

[kennyc]

the standard AUG charging handle is not ideal for a straight pull, it is undersized and prone to bringing your hand into contact with the focus knob of your scope (if you have a side focus target scope fitted) due to the angle it works at, almost any of the available after market charging handles are likely to be better than the original, which was designed to be inobtrusive (and normally only had to be used once per mag )
the only gain I can think of is you would regain the forward assist, which isn't a great gain IMHO (like who would want to beat s*** into a chamber it didnt want to go into in the first place ?)
as to a muzzle brake? just be aware that you are bringing the blast pretty close to your own face, and the .223 is already a pretty "barky" round, it doesnt need the help

[Blackstuff]

I got a M16 A2 birdcage type brake for mine when i had it, i THINK from Matt Greenall who i'm pretty sure is a member on here. Just remember to get a few timing washers or a crush washer with it so you can get it set up properly/exhaust holes orientated as they should be. Alternatively you could get a thread adaptor to change it from 1/2x20 to the standard 1/2x28 thread of an AR then the world is your oyster!

I fitted a Raptor charging handle on my AUG which I got from RRages in the US but that was before all the ITAR nonsense came in. It was fugly, but made the gun a lot easier to operate in the prone position. A quick Google search turns up this source, but out of stock and whether or not they'd ship over here is another question;

https://manticorearms.com/shop-by-rifle ... ing-handle

[Maggot]

The M2 birdcage is not a brake or a compensator, it simply breaks up flash.

IF you want a brake there are a shed load on Brownells UK, the Mikulek brakes worke very well. The .223/5.56x45 does not need a brake unless you are firing firly rapidly and trying to reduce muzzle flip. The effect when string shooting is very noticeable.

As regards blast, you wont notice it. Those around you will barely notice it UNLESS they are from the "Help me I need to be offended, anything will do" brigade. Even the blast from my BAR10, while noticeable, only effects someone stood in the blast area. Normal seperation on a firing point should give no problems unless you are some petty blend who wont wear ear deffenders. If you are that worried stick a sandbag next to the muzzle.

I am not hugely familiar with the Aug's cocking handle, suffice to say that if the straight pull handle is connected straight to the bolt carrier, thsi will act as a forward assist. There are occasions when a tap on the cocking handle helps, particularly if you think you have ridden the bolt as the bolt may not be fully home so (with an AR at any rate) you will get a missfire.

If you are unsure give Mark Bradley a call at Bradley arms, he may even have a spare brake kicking about.

[Zilberbak]

Thanks for suggestions.

The barrel at the moment as a thread protector on it and it just doesn't look right considering the heritage of the rifle as ideally would like to put on an original "tulip" brake but can only get that in the original Steyr barrel thread cut. May consider a 1/2x20 to 1/2x28 adapter and then fit a Lantac brake as I fitted to my BAR (sorry Mark) or as suggested any of the numerous US brakes. Otherwise may just opt for the Dolphin one.

The Armalon side charger just looks clunky (technical term) & over-designed but will fly with it at the moment to see how it operates on the range. Used to a stumpy charging handle on my VZ58's but don't fancy taking off the Armalon one and then having to put it all back on again.

Armalon suggest a PTFE based lubricant on the mating surfaces to help the action, as anybody with an Armalon modification suggestions on what works best. The rifle looks to be effectively new with little use so everything still needs a bit of running in.

Thanks again for suggestions.

[kennyc]

I am pretty sure that a flash hider such as the birdcage type are actually treated differently than brakes and are a controlled item ? Strange but there you go with UK firearms licencing ,there was a thread on here about it l. The raptor handle was the one I used on mine and the maker was very helpful about sending it but that was some time ago and things may have changed. A good grease on the rails can help reduce sticktion, I have also heard of people removing one of the return springs which made sense as there is no recoil or gas system involved and the action locks on a cam so you just need to be sure the bolt is fully forward, some googling required here methinks.

[jmc67]

I believe I have an Armalon handle on mine (I bought it second hand, and was told at the time it was an Armalon handle). When I get home tomorrow I can put up a picture of it so you can see if it's like yours.

Unless you have a real need to remove it, leave it on. It does make extraction easier. Also if it hasn't had one already, see if there is someway to get hold of a Trigger Tamer kit, as the original trigger pull is very heavy. As for a brake, I can't help there, but has already been mentioned it will bring the blast back close to the face given the bull-pup configuration.

[Daryll]

Mine had a birdcage flash hider on it, but I took that off as it normally wears a Wildcat moderator nowadays.

Mine (bought 2nd hand) had a knob set at 90 degrees to the original charging handle which made things easier, but it added to the bulk... big thing sticling out the side...so i took it off and just but a bolt in so i didn't lose the nut or handle.
But mine also has a right hand charging handle (which i use most of the time)... this seems to be bolted to one of the rails, or maybe the gas piston. It does mean that to do a complete strip down you need to undo the Allen bolts, but I've never found the need....

[Geek]

I purchased the muzzle brake for my AUG from Valkyrie Rifles https://www.valkyrierifles.net/ , from memory it was about £125

I also had a few modifications by Low Mill Ranges http://www.lowmillranges.co.uk/, such as trigger tamer and barrel release button. I found that the rifle does 'ping' the brass quite far when extracting so purchased a brass catcher from the USA. The brass catcher was expensive for what it is (plastic) but worthwhile having, if nothing else it stops you annoying the person shooting next to you having hot brass flung at them while they are trying to shoot.

[Zilberbak]

Went with a Dolphin stainless one in the end around £100 including postage. Great service with next day delivery but unnecessarily disappointed that there wasn't a crush washer with it only to find it didn't need one as it was a two piece comprising of a locking back-nut and separate brake section. Excellent piece of kit and finishes the AUG off nicely. Still not liking the looks of the Armalon charging handle but it does work really well. Brownells have an extended charging handle from the States that looks tidier, which i may consider at some point. Trigger a lot better than expected with one of the trigger springs having already been removed. Very comfy to shoulder even though it is quite weighty.